Category Archives: New Unique Snowshoe Adventures

Play Ball! On Snowshoes

Written by Jim Joque
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Bases were loaded. One more kick into the outfield and their team could gain some home runs. Excitement mounted as a young woman slammed a large beach-ball with her snowshoe, landing it beyond 2nd base and into centerfield. Two players … Continue reading →

Tree Identification While Snowshoeing: Pines Aren’t The Only Evergreens

Written by Scott Hotaling
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Have you been like me and for every green tree that you see in the winter you call it a pine tree? If so, this article is for you. Why? Because all of those evergreen trees you see aren’t just … Continue reading →

Letterboxing: A Good Old-Fashioned Treasure Hunt

Written by Scott Hotaling
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Letterboxing has its roots in England, starting back in the mid 1800’s. James Perrot, a popular Dartmoor guide, placed a bottle with his calling card along the banks of Cranmere Pool. New and veteran hikers could contact him and record … Continue reading →

Yoga in the Snow

Written by Rose Doucet
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Just as the snowshoe season was getting underway, an old back problem flared up. A trip to the chiropractor reassured me I should continue to stay active. “Let your pain guide your activity” was my doctor’s welcome advice, with one … Continue reading →

Extreme Snowshoeing!

Written by Greg Frei
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Growing up in the shadows of the Wasatch Mountains, extreme sports are simply a way of life. So when it came time to strap on a pair of snowshoes with my trail buddy, and brother-in-law, Chris Campbell, 13 time finisher … Continue reading →

Five Things To Do With Snowshoes That Aren’t (Exactly) Snowshoeing

Written by Melynda Harrison
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What do you picture when you think of snowshoeing? Walking along a trail winding through the woods, poles in hands, heart rate rising? Maybe a line of people crossing a snowy meadow?

Relentless forward motion is one way to snowshoe, … Continue reading →

Snowshoes and Monkeys

Written by Greg Goodmacher
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The cold creative hands of winter continually freeze, thaw, powder, and mold familiar landscapes into new terrains. A magical aspect of winter hiking is that conditions vary so starkly from day-to-day, even hour to hour, that returning to the same … Continue reading →

Snowmobiling 101: Hitting the Powder

Written by The Snowshoe Magazine Team
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The sense of peace and serenity that comes from the stillness of snowy landscapes is inherent in snowshoe adventures. But what about those long winter days when cabin fever takes its toll and you need a little more excitement? Stirring … Continue reading →

The Art of Urban Snowshoeing

Written by Raymond Roy
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As an artist I’ve discovered that urban snowshoeing in Ottawa can be both an extremely creative and environmentally friendly activity. There is no need for expensive gear or even a car to get you to the best snowshoeing locations. And … Continue reading →

A New Found Passion: Wildlife Tracking and Identification

Written by Rose Doucet
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There’s a plethora of wildlife activity on my rural New Brunswick property. Little red squirrels chatter warnings to each other of impending danger. Giant Pileated woodpeckers, with their tropical sounding “wuk, wuk, wuk, wuk”, jack hammer on a big … Continue reading →

Snowshoeing at Night: How to Plan, Prepare and Navigate

Written by John Soltys
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Snowshoeing at night is an activity not to be missed! Under a full moon, the snow sparkles, and you can feel the emphasis on the quiet solitude. As peaceful as a daylight snowshoe adventure can be, nightshoeing is much more … Continue reading →