Sand dunes are beautiful, enjoy them on your snowshoes

Imagine leaving the car at home and taking your snowshoes out as your vehicle

Here is the most wonderful part about snowshoeing, if it’s covered in snow you can snowshoe there. Snowshoes are like the off road vehicles of the winter outdoor world. That being said, there are some places that are definitely more enjoyable to snowshoe depending on what you are looking for.
From Home: If you are planning [...]

Choosing the proper shoes means the difference between warm, dry, comfy feet and cold, wet achy feet while out on the trail. We are yet to meet anyone who experienced the later who also claimed to have a good time while out on the trail. Therefore, we are going to explore what types of shoes [...]

Snowshoeing burns between 500 and 900 calories per hour. That is a lot of energy. Therefore, you need to be sure to start and stay fueled while you are out on the trail. Picking the right foods can help make the most out of your day of snowshoeing.
Snowshoeing is an aerobic workout, so you will [...]

Perhaps one of the most commonly looked over pieces of equipment when comes to winter sports in general are socks. Yet, people most often complain about cold feet and toes. Well, we have decided to fix the problem for you by explaining what the best types of socks are for snowshoeing and why.
To begin, let [...]

Most people do not drink nearly enough water when they snowshoe. This is because colder weather masks the fact that you are sweating. It also helps to mask the feeling of being thirsty. For these reasons, it is incredibly important to stay hydrated while snowshoeing. You sweat more than you think.
In order to stay hydrated [...]

Like any sport, it is important to warm up before you head out. Snowshoeing is no exception. In fact, because snowshoeing requires higher than usual step and is performed in relatively cold weather, stretching for snowshoeing is even more important than usual.
When performing sports in cooler weather your muscles have a tendency to become even [...]

Although poles are by no means necessary for snowshoeing they certainly do have their advantages. Poles help with balance and rhythm as well as helping with power in deep snow. So if you are considering taking up snowshoeing in any sort of serious manner, poles might be a very good investment.
Snowshoe poles are different from [...]

For those of us who like to explore off the beaten path, the backcountry is our calling. But although the backcountry offers unmatched beauty, it also has its far share of dangers. Perhaps the largest of those dangers is the threat of an avalanche. This article will explore the importance of investing in an avalanche [...]

Snowshoeing is similar to other winter sports when it comes to dressing, and if you have ever skied or snowboard, you know how important dressing properly is. When snowshoeing, you may encounter a range of temperature, so it is important to dress in layers so you can adjust. Being able to add or take away [...]