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Snowshoeing is a great way to stay active and get outside in the winter. Learn all about how to snowshoe, including how to put on and remove snowshoes, how to break trails, and how to find snowshoeing partners, in this free winter sports and recreation video lesson series.
There are 25 videos in this series:
Get tips on properly putting on snowshoes, including how to tighten the straps of the shoe, in this free health and fitness video lesson on snowshoeing.
It's important to buy snowshoes that have good grips. Learn about snowshoe grips and how to walk in snowshoes in this free health and fitness video lesson on snowshoeing.
Using poles when snowshoeing can help improve balance and prevent injuries. Get tips on how to choose snowshoe poles in this free health and fitness video lesson on snowshoeing.
When snowshoeing, you can use the same poles that you use for skiing. Learn how to properly use poles when walking in snowshoes in this free health and fitness video lesson.
Snowshoeing is not only good cardiovascular exercise, but it's a great way to be able to get outdoors and stay active in the winter. Learn more about the benefits of snowshoeing in this free health and fitness video lesson.
Before snowshoeing, it's important to warm up and stretch. Learn how to properly stretch before walking in snowshoes in this free fitness and winter sports video lesson.
When snowshoeing, dress in layers and wear waterproof or water resistant clothing. Learn more about proper clothing for snowshoeing in this free health and fitness video lesson.
Get tips on how to properly sidestep in snowshoes, and advice on how to maneuver through deep snow, in this free health and fitness video lesson on snowshoeing.
Get tips on walking in snowshoes, including how to avoid common beginners' mistakes, in this free health and fitness video lesson on snowshoeing.
Walking backwards in snowshoes can be tricky. Get tips on snowshoeing backwards in this free health and fitness video lesson on winter sports.
Running in snowshoes takes practice, but it's an important skill to learn before snowshoeing on trails in the wilderness. Get tips on how to run in snowshoes, and why it's important, in this free health and fitness video lesson.
In case you fall when snowshoeing, it's important to know how to stand up properly. Get tips on how to get back up after a fall in this free snowshoeing video lesson.
When snowshoeing in deep powder snow, the first snowshoer of your group will need to break the trail. Learn how, plus get tips on snowshoeing on narrow trails, in this free health and fitness video lesson.
Snowshoeing is great exercise for children and adults of all ages, and a fun family activity. Learn more about who can snowshoe, and how to get started with this fun winter sport, in this free health and fitness video lesson.
Your weight affects what type of snowshoe you should buy. Get tips on choosing the right snowshoe to support your weight, and how to extend snowshoes when you are carrying a heavy backpack, in this free winter sports and exercise video lesson.
Snowshoeing can be done almost anywhere that there is snow, but make sure you know the terrain and avoid dangerous conditions. Get tips on where to snowshoe, and how to stay safe when snowshoeing, in this free winter sports and activities video lesson.
From thick gloves to warm socks, learn about clothing accessories that will keep you safe from the elements when snowshoeing in this free winter sports and recreation video lesson on how to snowshoe.
Get tips on how to properly remove snowshoes, plus learn about how long to snowshoe, in this free winter sports and fitness video lesson.
Slip your snowshoes through your poles to easily carry them on your back when you're walking on hard, packed snow where snowshoes aren't necessary. Learn how in this free snowshoeing and winter recreation video lesson.
Snowshoes work by distributing your weight over a larger area to help you walk on snow. Learn more about snowshoes and how they work in this free winter sports and recreation video lesson.
Yak tracks, also known as yak trax, are grips that you can place over your regular shoes to make walking on snow easier. Learn how to use yak tracks in this free winter health and fitness video lesson.
From sunglasses to water bottles and trail mix, learn about what you should bring to stay safe, comfortable and warm when snowshoeing in this free winter sports and recreation video lesson on how to snowshoe.
Finding snowshoe partners not only makes snowshoeing more enjoyable, it can also help you stay safe on the trail. Get tips on how to find snowshoeing partners in this free winter sports and recreation video guide.
Get tips on removing snow from snowshoes, and properly storing your snowshoes, in this free winter sports and recreation video guide.
Learn some great tips from an expert on how to be safe when snowshoeing in this free instructional video on snowshoeing for health and fitness.
Most people think that it is impossible to walk on water... not the case thanks to this video clip series on snowshoeing! All you need now is a 32 degree rainy day outside and some webs on your feet and you can walk across stretches of frozen rain for as long as you like. They work by distributing a persons weight over a larger surface area so they don't sink into the snow. Snowshoes were originally developed over 4000 years ago probably somewhere in central Asia for hunters and travelers to be able to cover large areas of frozen terrain in search of food or shelter. Today they allow for competitive runners and athletes to continue to train throughout the winter months in areas covered in snow.
Today in this video clip series our expert Sheryl McGlochlin will give you some great advice and tips on snowshoeing from how to choose the shoes to strapping them on to safety tips that just might come in handy the next time you're on the trail. Snowshoeing is not only a great way to keep in shape but also a necessity in some ares of the world where snow is as common as rain. It's tricky maneuvering in these clunky foot accessories but Sheryl will give you some advice on how to side step, walk forward and backwards and even run. By the time you're done watching these videos you'll look like a natural athlete...with big flat feet!
Sheryl McGlochlin Sheryl McGlochlin loves spending time with her family and extended family. She also loves anything that allows her to be active: especially in the outdoors i.e. hiking, downhill skiing, trail-running, mountain biking, road biking, singing, playing the piano, playing the guitar, snowshoeing, water-skiing, camping, kayaking, dancing, trampoline-jumping, ping pong, photography, cooking, traveling, teaching classes, writing how-to books, producing how-to videos, reading how-to books, meeting people from many different backgrounds and from all over the world, etc.dkdk
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