Snowshoeing & Racing Options Within Rochester, NY

Mendon Ponds, Rochester, NY

A fresh snowfall can offer a unique experience to explore our city or countryside. One snowshoe-friendly community worth exploring after fresh snow, is Rochester, NY. The city has excellent snowshoeing conditions, as it receives an average snowfall of 95 … Continue reading

Top Winter Hiking Trails in the Canadian Rockies

We have endless options for incredible trails to hike throughout the Canadian Rockies in winter. However, if you’re only visiting the Canadian Rockies for a short vacation, you’re going to want to hike the best of the best winter trails … Continue reading

Chiropractor Approved Injury Prevention Tips for Snowshoers

snowshoeing

Every part of nature is amazingly beautiful. We are always excited to experience and sometimes watch how the rain falls, the snow stacks, and the sun rises and sets. While nature is beautiful and something all should experience, it’s also … Continue reading

Snowshoeing High In The Midwest: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan

Timms Hill Tower- north central Wisconsin, snowshoeing in Midwest

I like looking down from high places. To do so is exhilarating, provides lovely views, and makes me feel like I am on top of the world….as long as it’s not too high. But no worries about snowshoeing too high … Continue reading

Back To Basics: Back Exercises For Snowshoers

Snowshoeing is a fun way to exercise while enjoying the great outdoors. Unfortunately, injuries can happen and force us to spend more time indoors than outside playing in the snow. Prolonged walking and standing can cause muscle strain and fatigue, … Continue reading

Paxis Twin Lakes Backpack Review: For The Snowshoeing Photographer

Have you ever been repeatedly frustrated with having to put down your pack to access gear? The Paxis Twin Lakes backpack has a remedy for that problem.

The Paxis pack comes with a hinged and padded shuttle pod attached to … Continue reading

Snowshoeing To Lake Minnestimma, Alberta, Canada

Lake Minnestimma, Alberta

Waking up at 3:30 AM in Calgary, we had big plans to catch a sunrise overlooking Lake Minnestimma. The drive from Calgary took us about two hours. We found ourselves parked in the dark at Lake Moraine just before six … Continue reading

Avalanche Safety Basics For Snowshoers: Warning Signs & Danger Zones

example avalanche path

There’s nothing like getting into the mountains in winter. The tranquility of the great outdoors, the beauty of the scenery, the feeling of the fresh air in your lungs. You can’t beat it. Avalanches might not be the first thing … Continue reading

Snowshoeing Day Trips Near Rochester, NY

Middle Falls, Letchworth State Park

Called the Flower City, Rochester, New York is not to be overlooked as a prime snowshoeing destination. The city is located on the south side of Lake Ontario and over the last 10 years, has received an average snowfall of … Continue reading

Photos To Make You Want To Snowshoe Silver Lake, CA

Silver Lake California

Silver Lake rests up against the Carson Mountain Range in northern California along the border of California and Nevada. Part of the Sierra Nevadas, Silver Lake is a haven for fishers in the summertime. However, in winter, it can be … Continue reading

San Juan Island’s Whale Museum: Far More Than Just A Walk-Thru

whale museum, San Juan Island

On San Juan Island in Washington state, a walk along First Street in Friday Harbor will bring you to the Whale Museum. It’s far more than just a walk-thru, and although it’s a non-profit organization, it does charge for … Continue reading

Plenty Of History & Snowshoeing Options On Washington’s Mt St Helens

When it comes to snowshoeing in Washington State, most of the attention and attraction centers on the Mount Rainier area, and for a good reason. Mount Rainier offers plenty of natural attractions and is easily accessible for the thousands … Continue reading