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Too Snowy to Run Outside? Run in Snowshoes
Now that it's March most of us want to start thinking about Spring and warmer temps, but many of us are still covered in snow. If you're looking at a few more weeks of wintry weather, and the trails you want to run on are too powdery for sneakers with Yaktrak, then you might want to check out a pair of racing snowshoes. This pair made by Redfeather (on sale for $220), can be worn with your comfy running shoes or lightweight hiking boots.
Get in Gear: Atlas Snowshoes Are Meant For Winter Hiking
What is not to love about snowshoeing? It is Winter hiking at its best since you can tromp around anywhere that's covered in snow, tackle steep hills, and get your heart rate zooming even though it's cold outside.
I happen to be a fan of the Elektra 12 Series by Atlas since they were designed especially for Winter hiking.
Tips on Choosing Snowshoes
If hiking is your favorite Summer pastime then you're going to love snowshoeing in the Winter. Hiking on snow-covered trails is incredibly peaceful, but requires more than just boots for footwear. Snowshoes slip over your boots and allow you to step on top of the snow, even when it's more than a foot deep.
Picking Out Snowshoes
If you've ever rented a pair of snowshoes, you'll probably agree that it was really fun and fairly easy to get started.
But you can't rent forever. Here are some tips when buying your own snowshoes:
- Know that they can be pretty expensive, depending on what you want.
If You Can Walk, You Can Snowshoe
What better way to spend a morning with your favorite person than walking through the woods on a beautiful, crisp and clear day. If you love to hike in the Summer, you've got to try snowshoeing in the Winter.
If there's snow on the ground, snowshoes make it much easier to tromp around.
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Get Ready for Snowshoeing!
I know for many of you, Winter hasn't quite arrived, but flurries have been reported in parts of the US and reports of snow get me all excited for snowshoeing. If you love hiking in the Summer and Fall, you've got to try snowshoeing in the Winter. When there's snow on the ground, snowshoes make it much easier to tromp around without slipping.
Get Physical: Snowshoe
Looking for an easy way to relieve holiday stress? Snowshoeing is one of my favorite things to do in the Winter because it's much cheaper than skiing or riding. It's also more fun to do with someone else, because since you're moving at a walking pace, you'll still be able to chat and laugh together.
Get Physical: Find a Trail and Go Snowshoeing
Ok, so you and your honey decided to make a date to get out and enjoy winter this weekend. You're going snowshoeing. Cool.
ACTivism: Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer
If you're really into snowshoeing, check out the Tubbs 2008 Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer. It's a series of fund-raising events that involve snowshoeing walks, races, free demos and prizes. All the proceeds go to benefit the Susan G.
Into Cross Country Skiing? Bring the Kids Along
It's great when you can get your kids involved in Winter exercise, but let's face it — they won't have the energy to go out for a long excursion. If that's the case, or if they're just too young to wear skis or snowshoes, you can tow them along behind you.
Check out the Chariot XC Skiing Child Transport System (CTS) Kit ($210).
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