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Loveland First North American Resort Open For 2009

By Chris Gorski

Loveland, Colorado officially kicks off the 2009-2010 season.

Vail Access Made Easier | Eagle Airport Opens Extended Runway

By Chris Gorski

Thanks to new changes at Colorado’s Eagle Airport, getting to Vail is now much easier.

Tom Wallisch Signs With Full Tilt Boots

By Chris Gorski

The lowdown on the most talked about park skier on the planet and his most recent signing.

Best Mounting Point for Powder Skis

By Kevin Palmer

A little information regarding the best mounting point for ski bindings on Powder skis.

Snowshoe Safety 101

By Brad Kopitz

Snowshoeing truly is a wonderful sport. But like any other sport, if you are not careful you may encounter some dangers. Here are some basic rules of thumb to keep you safe while snowshoeing.

Try not to snowshoe alone – Were not saying that we never do it, but especially if you plan on going off [...]

What to Eat When Snowshoeing

By Brad Kopitz

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 [...]

What Shoes to Wear While Snowshoeing

By Brad Kopitz

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 [...]

Where to Go Snowshoeing

By Brad Kopitz

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 [...]

Staying Hydrated

By Brad Kopitz

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 [...]

Socks for Snowshoeing

By Brad Kopitz

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 [...]

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