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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Ski Hats
  • Warm Clothes
  • Ski Gloves
  • Ski Poles
  • Snowshoes
Step1
Obey all trail signs. For example, steer clear of trails marked "closed."
Step2
Avoid snowshoeing directly on top of ski trails. Walk either on an established snowshoe trail or make your own next to the ski tracks.
Step3
Pack out everything you pack in.
Step4
Step off the side of the trail when resting. This will prevent an unexpected collision with skiers or snowmobiles.
Step5
Yield to cross-country skiers and snowmobiles. They are moving faster, they're bigger and they can cause a snowshoer bodily harm.

Tips & Warnings

  • Bring your pooch along (where allowed) but keep pets under control to avoid confrontations.
  • To avoid a collision, keep an ear out for the whine of snowmobiles and the schussing sound of skis, especially when rounding corners.

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