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Snowshoeing

What better way to experience the great outdoors and backcountry than on a pair of snowshoes?

Snowshoe design has come a long way in recent years. Gone are the heavy wood framed snowshoes strung with animal guts, replaced now by high-tech lightweight aluminum frames and synthetic decks.

Not surprisingly the revolution in snowshoe design has brought a surge in interest to the sport. Snowshoeing is no longer simply a mode of transportation. It has become a a fitness activity and there are even snowshoe races now.

So why snowshoeing? One of the greatest benefits of snowshoes is they let you go anywhere over the snow. They go up or down steep slopes, over frozen streams, or on packed trails. They are also available for rental at many outdoor stores and are simple to master by the first-timer.

Snowshoes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Choose the size and shape based on your own weight and what terrain to plan to snowshoe. Any outdoor store that rents or sells snowshoes will be able to recommend a snowshoe that suits your needs.