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SNOWSHOEING BASICS How to snowshoe - oops, you already know how! There's not much technique to snowshoeing. In fact, if you know how to walk, you know how to snowshoe. Nevertheless, here are a few useful tips: TECHNIQUE CLIMBING To ascend a slope, kick the front of your snowshoe into the snow and press down to compact it into a step. Make sure that each new step is sufficiently above the last one to avoid collapse. DESCENDING Heel crampons are the key to an easy descent. Keep your knees slightly bent, lean back, and keep your weight on your heels to maintain control. EDGING To traverse a slope, kick the side of the snowshoe into the hillside, engaging the crampons. Swing your heel hard towards the uphill slope, then stomp down, securing the snowshoe edge and crampons in the slope. Poles are also very helpful for balance and support. BREAKING TRAIL When snowshoeing in a group, walk in a single line behind the leader who is breaking the trail. When it's your turn to lead, take consistent, even steps that are easy for others to follow. POLES The benefits of using Atlas poles: Stabilize upper body Improve balance and stability on difficult terrain Reduce stress on knees, ankles, and feet

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@import url(/winter_advanced_style.css); Downhill Skiing Cross Country Snowboarding Snowmobiling ... mt.gov Display Warning! The web browser that you are using to visit Wintermt.com does not display the site's style information correctly. While you are welcome to use the site as is, we recommend using any of today's popular web browsers for a more enhanced user experience. The following web browsers are available free of charge, easy to install, and offer both safe and reliable browsing of Wintermt.com as well as the entire Internet: Firefox (PC and Macintosh) http://www.getfirefox.com/ Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows 98 - Windows XP Mac OS X Mac OS 8.1 - 9.x (PC and Macintosh) Be a Bigfoot: Snowshoeing in Montana Getting Started (for beginners) Getting Equipment Getting Prepared Getting on Montana's Trails Getting Started Snowshoeing? Fun? Maybe you're one of those people who still think of snowshoeing as an arduous drudge in giant, clunky contraptions. Which is to say you haven't tried snowshoeing recently. It's one of the fastest growing winter sports, and snowshoe technology has made giant strides (if you'll pardon the pun) in recent years. Plus, it has at least two great advantages: 1) You don't need to sacrifice your life savings to buy equipment; and 2) It's easy. If you're a snowshoeing neophyte, there's no need to bite your nails. Snowshoeing is probably one of the few challenging sports in the world that don't have a steep learning curve. Basically, if you can put one foot in front of the other, you're well on your way to having some fun with snowshoes.

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Snowshoeing kick sledding updated January 3, 2008 Unit goals The snowshoe is considered one of humankind's earliest inventions. Its use in snow travel extends back roughly 6,000 years. As an invention, it once ranked with the wheel. Today other modes of transportation have greatly reduced its use. Even so, it is unlikely the snowshoe will ever be completely replaced. In this unit, students learn about the environmental consideration related to travel on snow for both humans and wildilfe, and hopefully discover that snowshoeing can be an enjoyable mode of snow travel. Summary Box Before your visit, please review with your students ... History of snowshoeing Past role of snowshoeing in culture Parts of a snowshoe Types of wooden snowshoes Modern snowshoes How to dress for snowshoeing At River Bend we will... Review the above material Discuss the history and types of snowshoes Demonstrate how to put on River Bend's tradional snowshoes Use techniques of snowshoeing while exploring different habitats In the closing we will ...

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Skip Navigation Lodging Mountain Tickets ... Winter Activities Snowshoeing Event Calendar Summer Activities Golf at Snowshoe Winter Activities ... Newsletter Signup Snowshoeing Strap on your snowshoes for an afternoon excursion on the backcountry trail network that radiates out from the Snowshoe Sporting Clay facility as you enjoy 43 kilometers of marked trails. And, for the most hearty of souls, you can choose to follow a trail that could bring you to the Shavers Lake, the the Sunrise Backcountry Hut or even to the Firetower deep along the Cheat Mountain Ridge Trail. After a quick break to catch your breath, it's back to the Village to warm up with a nice cup of hot chocolate. It's the perfect way to spend an afternoon - or entire day! Snowshoe Products and Rates Day Trail Pass - Rentals Only - $19 Rentals with Trail Pass Snowshoe rentals Include a 15 minute introductory lesson at the time of equipment rental. Snowshoeing is dependent upon natural snowfall. Snowshoeing is offered Friday - Sunday beginning December 17, 2007. Check-in at the Old Discovery Center located near the Shaver Center prior to heading out to the trails. For more information please call the Depot at 304-572-5982 Sign up for special offers, event updates and snow reports.

25. Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Snowshoeing, Hiking & Backpacking Trips Hole Hiking Experience offers guided hiking, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, backpacking tours in Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. http://www.holehike.com/snowshoe.html

Spend the morning snowshoeing in Grand Teton Park and in the afternoon, travel by dogsled! MORE Hiking Tours Explore peaceful wilderness settings that are off the beaten track while connecting with nature. MORE Winter Snow At 9,000 feet, Jackson Hole receives an average of 400 inches of snow. Join us for an excursion through this winter wonderland on one of our natural history tours! A biologist guide will lead you on a journey into the heart of winter. You will follow animal tracks in the snow, examine different aspects of winter ecology and enjoy the outstanding beauty of Jackson Hole. Winter is a glorious time to discover this spectacular valley on snowshoes or cross-country skis. "Snowshoeing was awesome! It was a lovely day, with gorgeous vistas, good company, and both of you were very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for making our experience so rewarding." Warren Young, February 2006 Winter Tours The Explorer A half day tour - a perfect winter experience This tour is designed for all levels of ability $85 per adult, $65 per child, pricing based on groups of three or more

26. Yosemite Snowshoeing : Yosemite Park For decades, snowshoeing was a mode of transportation in Yosemite. snowshoeing today is a fantastic way to experience the park s winter wonderland. http://www.yosemitepark.com/BadgerPass_Snowshoeing.aspx

Reservations Travel Guard Destination National Park ... Security, Fire and Life Safety mv_flashFile2('signature_events_3.swf','Images/blank.gif','164','193','SpecialEventsPackages_EventEvents.aspx') Download Macromedia Flash mv_promosection2('promosection_new.swf','Images/promosection.gif','xmlfolder/yosemite.xml') Download Macromedia Flash Welcome to Yosemite Badger Pass Ski Area Yosemite Snowshoeing Since before the days of John Muir and Ansel Adams, snowshoeing has been a regular mode of transportation in Yosemite's winters. Now, snowshoeing is a popular sport affording great outdoor fun, low impact exercise and is a wonderful way to experience Yosemite’s winter wonderland. If you can walk, you can snowshoe, no experience is necessary for this sport. Snowshoe Rentals [More Info] You can rent Snowshoes from the Cross-Country Center, Crane Flat Gas Station and when conditions permit, from the Curry Village Ice Rink. Click here for pricing Cross-Country Center Located at Badger Pass, snowshoes may be rented from the Cross-Country Center. Trails leading from Badger Pass towards Glacier Point are well marked and shared with Cross-country skiers. Trails are groomed regularly. For current snow and trail conditions, click here Crane Flat Gas Station The Crane Flat area has 8 snowshoe trails to choose from including the ever popular Crane Flat Lookout, which offers a 360 degree view of Yosemite and the Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees. A full color map of all 8 snowshoe trails as well as cross-country ski trails in the area is available for $0.50 at the Crane Flat Gas Station. The Crane Flat Gas Station is open 7 days a week. Hours of Operation are 9am-5pm.

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28. RockAndPaddle.com: Snowshoeing Provides tips and information on showshoeing including materials, techniques, choosing your equipment, and where to go. http://www.rockandpaddle.com/winter_sports.htm

CALENDAR DICTIONARY EXTRAS FEEDBACK ... PHOTOS The Tips pages HIKING BOULDERING CAMPING ICE CLIMBING ... EMAIL SNOW SHOEING Materials Technique Safety Hypothermia For some mountain enthusiasts, snowshoes are a critical tool to get to the base of a climb or the top of a slope prior to snowboarding down. For others snowshoeing is an end in itself - providing exercise and enjoyment of the winter wonderland. For those without the inclination for skiing, snowshoes offer an easy, gratifying way to access the snowy backcountry. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Snowshoes have been used in North America for thousands of years for a variety of purposes, and this evolution has provided the present-day user with a wide range of styles to choose from. Some people prefer styles and materials as near as practicable to traditional models. Others prefer the generally lower maintenance and the latitude for experimentation and innovation permitted by high-tech materials and manufacturing processes. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION Traditional - Traditional snowshoes are made with largely organic materials wood and varnished rawhide lacing (babiche). Rawhide is laced onto the wooden frame while wet and shrinks as it dries, providing a very stiff and light deck. Both the frame and the rawhide must be varnished regularly as rawhide can absorb four times its weight in water in wet conditions, causing the shoes to lose tension and gain weight. Wooden snowshoes intended for wet conditions are sometimes made with one-piece decks of neoprene or polyethylene, both of which are virtually maintenance-free.

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Snowshoeing 101 Proper Equipment: Take it easy: Be safe: Big Bear Valley offers some great opportunities for snowshoeing. Some favorite spots are: The Pacific Crest trail up 2N09 At the end of Sand Canyon in Moonridge . A popular spot with local residents, the trail at the end of Sand Canyon takes you through majestic pines and offers peek through glimpses of the trails at Bear Mountain. Mill Creek and the 2N10 to the 2N71 in Big Bear Lake For further information on trails and places for snowshoeing, ask where you rent your equipment. The staff will be able to direct you to places that offer the best snow for your chosen activity. Snowshoeing can be a fun way to experience the winter wonder in Big Bear Lake. The whole family can go, and the low impact nature of the exercise makes it easy. One of the hidden joys of living in the Valley, snowshoeing offers visitors a glimpse of why people live in Big Bear in the first place. Outdoor Activities Travel Planning Calendar of Events Community Information ... Home Website by KhalsaWeb

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31. SNOWSHOEING  At America Due to the high demand for the Full Moon Candlelight snowshoeing, we have added a trek on Sunday January 20th. Weather reports show that Sunday will be nice http://www.stonehengeusa.com/Snowshoeing.htm

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Mamashealth.com Home Snowshoeing Information Benefits of Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Clothes Snowshoeing Gear Guide Snowshoeing Tips Links Email Mama Inexpensive Treadmills Fitness Accessories Fitness Accessories What is Snowshoeing? Snowshoeing is an aerobic activity that involves walking through the snow. Snowshoeing is a great workout. However, snowshoeing will causes you use a lot of fluids in the process. Make sure you stay hydrated so you will have enough energy for the long haul. If you have never participating in snowshoeing, a guided trip with a group is a great way to get started. The group will be able to give you tips and you can learn the location of different trails. When you snowshoe, dress in layers so you can shed or add clothing as needed. Preparing to Snowshoe? During the summer months, you can do aerobic exercises such as swimming , walking, running or cycling to help you get in great shape for snowshoeing. What are the benefits of snowshoeing? Snowshoeing is a great activity. It tones your entire body while providing an excellent cardiovascular workout; it strengthens leg and heart muscles and improves delivery of oxygen to muscles Before you head out on the slopes you should do some warm up exercises and a lot of stretching. Do your

33. GORP Hiking Skills - Snowshoeing 101 - Karen Berger If you ve got snowshoes, strap em on and head outside. snowshoeing is great exercise. Whether you re going out for a short day hike or a fullfledged http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/skills/snowshoe_skills.htm

Sign Up Feedback Home Destination Guides ... Family Travel Guide var tcdacmd="dt"; Search: Expert Answers Skill Builders Discussion Boards December's Top Parks ... Winter Buyer's Guide from Outside Online ACTIVITIES Snowshoeing 101 By GORP Hiking Expert Karen Berger Karen Berger Choose the right snowshoe for the conditions: More on float: Don't expect to find the old webbing and wood snowshoes of yesteryear: Today's models have gone high-tech, with components made of plastic, rubber, and aluminum. Shoes: Used to be there were only two choices: Shoe-paks (like those felt-lined Maine-style hunting boots) and backpacking boots. But wouldn't you know it, snowshoeing has undergone a recent renaissance, and the manufacturers, bless their inventive little hearts, have followed suit. So now, snowshoers, too, can sprinkle their conversation with words like polypropylene, Gore-Tex, and Thinsulate. And before you go sniffing that, "The Indians used snowshoes for centuries before Gore-Tex," consider the advantages of having support, insulation, and waterproofing all in the same boot. Plus, they can be used without snowshoes for regular winter walking. Gaiters keep snow out of your boots: A big advantage.

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If you like to hike, you'll love snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is a great way to introduce yourself to winter backcountry travel. Whether your goal is to get out for a leisurely walk in the snow or go for a more physically challenging adventure higher into the mountains, the snowshoe course can provide the skills and experience you need. The wonderful thing about snowshoeing is that it's easy to learn and lots of fun. If you can hike you can snowshoe. Take a look at the following photographs to see how much fun snowshoeing can be. The Mountaineers Home Page

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36. Snowshoeing You can get there on snowshoes, cross country skis, or by snowmobile. This website will tell you all you need to know about spending the night in the snow, http://www.gottagoitsnows.com/snowshoeing/

SNOWSHOEING Snow Shoeing in Kings Canyon National Park Kings Canyon National Park, Central Sierra Nevada, California Snow shoes Some snowshoes Snow shoeing Here's some information about how to camp out in the snow. And also on what to do if you get stuck overnight when you planned to go just for the day. How to make emergency snow shoes A fast method of making makeshift snowshoes with things easily found in the woods. Snow shoeing daypack list Even if you're just going for the day you need to bring all the items below with you. You never know what could happen to delay your return. You might have to spend the night out in the woods. If you are unprepared for this you are very likely to die or get frostbite and have your arms and legs amputated. Don't let this happen to you, bring all the items on this list with you every time you go out into the backcountry in the winter time. Snow Shoeing in Sequoia National Park Sequoia National Park, Central Sierra Nevada, California American Park Network Snowshoeing These premier parks offer snowshoeing opportunities. Snow Camping Tents Choosing a good snow camping tent is very important. You don't want to go snowcamping with the wrong snow camping tent.

37. Snowshoeing snowshoeing is allowed on Okemo Mountain as well as on dedicated snowshoe trails at the Okemo Valley Nordic Center. http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/ourmountain/nordiccenter/snowshoeing.asp

Ticket Rates Trail Network Snowshoeing Nordic Shop ... Printer Friendly Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is allowed on Okemo Mountain (lift access is not available) and at the Okemo Valley Nordic Center. At the Nordic Center Snowshoe Trail Network . For more information on the Okemo Valley Nordic Center, visit our Nordic Center page. Or, take a hike on Okemo Mountain ! Take a self-guided trek on Okemo's 5km maintained network of snowshoe trails that trace the periphery of Okemo Mountain on Easier and Intermediate terrain. Snowshoeing is great exercise and you can enjoy it at your own pace. Print out our Okemo Mountain Trail Map and follow the purple dotted lines for your snowshoe hike (or pick up an Okemo trail map when you get here). There is no trail fee to snowshoe on the trails of Okemo Mountain. Although, snowshoers are not allowed on the lifts. Be sure to stay on the side of the trail at all times and avoid snowshoeing alone. Equipment Nordic Rates page for details. Okemo is offering FREE guided snowshoe tours for Okemo's gala fireworks displays. Meet inside the Okemo Express Rental Shop at 6 pm to be fitted for snowshoes (or bring your own). Tours depart the Okemo Base Area beside South Ridge Quad A at 7 pm and head up on the Bull Run rail to watch the fireworks. Call the Okemo Valley Nordic Center for details on these guided snowshoe tours. Okemo Mountain Resort, 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT 05149

38. Bolton Valley Resort, Vermont. Snowshoeing Trails & Snowshoeing Rentals Bring your dog and snowshoe on our trails, sponsored by the Humane Society af Chittenden Country. Dogs are not required in order to participate. http://www.boltonvalley.com/winter/snowshoeing.htm

Freeride Alpine Nordic Snowshoeing ... BV Race Club Over 4,000 acres o f fun! Snowshoeing 2005-2006 Rates Trail Fee $15 Full Day, $8 after 2pm Day Rental Late Day Rental (after 2pm) View Nordic Trail Map Furry Flurry Bring your dog and snowshoe on our trails, sponsored by the Humane Society af Chittenden Country . Dogs are not required in order to participate. 2006 event information coming soon. Backcountry Snowshoeing With approximately 5,200 acres of backcountry, Bolton Valley has the largest area of protected and preserved backcountry land than any other New England ski resort. Numerous trails and loops of all abilities have been created for the growing demand for backcountry experiences. We have two cabins centrally located in our backcountry that are available for both day and overnight use for our guests.

39. Alaska Snowshoeing - Alyeska Resort, Alaska Come explore the Historic Iditarod Trail while snowshoeing along Winner Creek. Our 23 hour hike includes Van shuttle in Girdwood, a hot drinks, http://www.alyeskaresort.com/page.asp?intNodeID=11097

40. Snowbird Ski And Summer Resort - Snowshoeing @ Snowbird The Activity Center offers snowshoe rentals daily from 8am5pm and guided snowshoe tours daily at 130pm. Call the Activity Center to sign up at least 24hrs http://www.snowbird.com/events/winteractivities/snowshoeing.html

T H U F R I S A T Weather Conditions 0" 0" YTD: 271" About Snowbird Getting Here About Snowbird ... Snowbird Season Tickets Snowshoeing at Snowbird Explore Snowbird The Activity Center offers snowshoe rentals daily from 8am-5pm and guided snowshoe tours daily at 1:30pm. Call the Activity Center to sign up at least 24hrs in advance. Private Guided Snowshoe Tours can be arranged. Call the Activity Center for more information. What to wear: We recommend lightweight hiking shoes and a layered system of clothing. Remember sunscreen and water. Pricing: Guided Tour: $38 per person, includes snowshoe rental. Snowshoe Rental Only: $16.00 per day. Snowbird Activity Center The Snowbird Center, Level Three in-house ext 4147 snowbird winter activities Summit Snowmobiling Snow Shoeing Night Skiing Ice Skating ... Aerial Tram event links Event Calendar Summer Activities Winter Activities Event Registration ... Download Trail Maps buy it now Airfare Lodging Ground Transportation Cliff Spa ... Contact Us Call toll-free (from USA and Canada)

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