How to Make Your Own Snowshoe Trail

Part of the fun of snowshoeing is getting to make your own trail through mountains, woods or fields. Snowshoers call this breaking trail.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hiking Boots
• Ski Hats
• Warm Clothes
• Ski Gloves
• Ski Poles
• Snowshoes

1. Grab a friend or group of friends and meet up for a trek.

2. Determine if the snow is wet, dry, soft or firm.

3. Take long steps through deep, dry powder. Long steps will allow you to clear your previous footprint instead of sinking down into it.

4. Take short steps through firmer, wet snow.

5. Lift your feet higher than a normal walking step. This is because you will sink into the snow at least a little bit.

6. Rotate to the back of the line when tired and enjoy watching your friends break trail.

7. Follow your trail backwards to get back to the place you started.

Tips & Warnings

• You will probably sink down into the snow a few inches when breaking trail, causing you to be slower than normal while snowshoeing.
• If it is snowing or threatening to snow, place markers along your trail to find the way home.

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