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How to Buy an Aerobic Snowshoe

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Once upon a time, a snowshoe was a snowshoe. There was very little difference in design or style. Today, however, you can buy aerobic snowshoes built for speed and that help you get the best possible workout... more »

How to Buy the Right Size Snowshoe

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Thanks to new technological advances, snowshoeing has become much more accessible, even for beginners. As with all athletic footwear, buying the right size shoe is vital to enjoying the sport... more »

How to Carry a Snowboard on Your Pack While Snowshoeing

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One of the benefits of snowshoeing is the ability to snowboard back down the terrain you just climbed. If your arms are tired of carrying that snowboard on long treks, strap it down to your pack... more »

How to Carry Snowshoes

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There will be times when you're snowshoeing that you'll need to remove and carry your snowshoes, like when the snow is firmly compacted or a trail has already been firmly made. It's important to follow basic common sense at these times, use your ... more »

How to Choose Between Snowshoeing and Skiing

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So many winter sports, so little time. Here's how to decide between snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and telemark skiing... more »

How to Choose Poles for Snowshoeing

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Using the right pole for snowshoeing helps you to maintain balance and pace as you travel over the snow. Ski pole materials include carbon fiber, graphite, aluminum fiberglass or composite material. Poles feature a wide array of straps. Any type ... more »

How to Compete in Snowshoeing Events

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Snowshoeing evens are becoming more and more popular as both recreational fun and professional sporting events. You can compete in snowshoeing events once you get the correct snowshoes for your event, practice a bit and sign up for an event in ... more »

How to Cross Ice on Snowshoes

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Ice from streams, ponds and lakes is a common obstacle while snowshoeing. Awareness and caution are needed to cross ice on snowshoes... more »

How to embrace winter.

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As a Canadian, I know what it's like to wake up in the middle of February thinking that it's always been winter, and summer will never ever come again. Yet, I also know that the way out of that inevitable mid winter funk is to celebrate and ... more »

How to Fall in Snowshoes

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As in other winter sports, learning to fall correctly helps prevent injuries. Because a snowshoe is considerably bigger than your foot, falling can be awkward. While snowshoers sustain few injuries, proper falling technique ensures you spend less ... more »

How to Find Snowshoeing Trails

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Snowshoeing can be your way of continuing to hike your favorite trails during the winter months. You can also find new snowshoeing trails by consulting online resources or by contacting local, state or national parks... more »

How to Follow Trail Etiquette While Snowshoeing

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A peaceful trek through the woods can be spoiled by crossing the remains of an old lunch or colliding with a cross-country skier. A few rules of trail etiquette are needed - out of respect for both your surroundings and other winter recreationists... more »

How to Get in Shape for Snowshoeing

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Snowshoeing uses the muscles of the upper and lower body, especially if you snowshoe with poles. To condition for snowshoeing, try participating in some similar sports or workout exercises... more »

How to Glissade on Snowshoes

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So, you think snowshoeing is boring? Try glissading downhill to quicken your pace and your pulse... more »

How to Herringbone Uphill on Snowshoes

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It has just snowed a few inches over packed snow and the snowshoeing is great, except you find yourself sliding backwards when heading uphill. In these conditions, the herringbone step can be used for added traction on hills... more »

How to Hike With Snowshoes

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There is nothing more beautiful for many nature lovers than a hike on a snow-covered trail or mountain. Whether you're looking for winter sporting fun or taking a trip to snow-topped mountains around the world, make your hike more enjoyable with ... more »

How to Join a Snowshoe Club

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If you hate to stop hiking just because snow has fallen, you might enjoy snowshoeing. You can join a snowshoe club in your area to share this winter sport with others. Joining a club is also a good way to stay safe, by always snowshoeing with at ... more »

How to Keep Warm in Snow

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When playing outside in the snow you lose a lot of body heat very rapidly. It becomes difficult to keep warm. There are many things you can do to prevent heat loss so you can still enjoy your favorite wintertime activities. Follow these steps to ... more »

How to Pack a Snowshoeing Survival Kit

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Even a day trip to go snowshoeing can become dangerous. Winter conditions are inhospitable, so you should always plan to pack a snowshoeing survival kit... more »

How to Perform a Rest Step While Snowshoeing

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The rest step is a pacing technique used to reduce fatigue on long snowshoe outings. Using the rest step will increase your endurance and the duration of a snowshoe trek... more »

How to Pick Out Tubbs Snowshoes

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Tubbs snowshoes are a popular choice for people of all skill levels, from the beginner to the serious winter hiker/climber. Tubbs' lightweight design coupled with a low profile and aluminum frame makes them a favorite among snowshoers. The large ... more »

How to Plan a Snowshoeing Vacation to Vermont

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Vermont has a long history of snowshoeing, and you can enjoy this outdoor winter sport if you plan a snowshoeing vacation to the state. You can plan a vacation through a travel agent or service that focuses on outdoor winter activities. Or you ... more »

How to Plan a Snowshoeing Vacation to Washington

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Washington state offers lots of winter season outdoors activities, including snowshoeing trails, for your next vacation. You can plan your vacation to Washington around some of the well known snowshoeing trails and brush up on your skills in a ... more »

How to Remove Snowshoes

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Knowing how to properly remove your snowshoes is an important thing to figure out before standing outside in the cold and snow or even possibly ice. Knowing where, when and why to take off your snowshoes is just as important the method of getting ... more »

How to Run in Snowshoes

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Occasionally, dangerous situations could arise in the Great Outdoors while you're out snowshoeing. Unforeseen circumstances like an avalanche, a grizzly bear or a moose might require that you know how to move quickly and get out the way and into ... more »

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