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Buying Guide | Snowshoes

By Brad Kopitz

What you need to know when shopping for Snowshoes.

Sizing Guide | Snowshoes

By Brad Kopitz

How to properly measure and select for a correctly sized set of snowshoes.

Glossary of Snowshoeing Terms

By Brad Kopitz

Definitions to many common terms used in the sport of snowshoeing.

Maintaining and Storing Your Snowshoes

By Brad Kopitz

In terms of snowshoes, a little maintenance and care can go a long way. By taking a few extra steps after each use, and a little additional care before you end up storing them for the summer, you can ensure the life and continued performance of your favorite pair of snowshoes.
Maintenance:
In general, snowshoes are a [...]

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 [...]

Using Your New Snowshoes

By Brad Kopitz

Snowshoeing may seem complicated, but we assure you it is not. This article will show you a few tricks which will make learning the wonderful new sport a breeze.
Putting The Snowshoe On:
After you have your desired footwear on (preferably a pair of waterproof warm hiking boots), it is time to strap into your new snowshoes. [...]

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 [...]

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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