If you can’t garden, why not try snowshoeing instead? While we’re taking a break from our indoor garden, it’s nice to have something else to do during the long, cold winter months. Snowshoeing is a fun outdoor activity that we enjoy.
The history of snowshoeing is one of necessity. People had to move around in deep snow, so they added some kind of addition to the boots to stay on top of it. Today, snowshoeing is mostly used for exercise and fun.
A friend introduced me to snowshoeing, and I liked it immediately. If you have never heard of it or tried it, let me encourage you to give it a go; it might just make winter more enjoyable for you.
Choosing the right snowshoes
Snowshoes are an extension of your shoes. You just buckle them on your boots, and you are ready to go, no matter how deep the snow.
When choosing snowshoes, size is the most important factor. It is not about your shoe size; it goes by your body weight. The lighter you are, the smaller the snowshoes can be. Also, women’s snowshoes are more narrow at the back, just because we walk a bit differently. Here is a picture of my hubby’s and mine :).
There are many different brands, and it really depends on your preferences; a wide variety of comfortable, and easy-to-use snowshoes.
Nostalgia, the old style, 
Hiking Poles 
Where to snowshoe
The possibilities for where to go snowshoeing are endless. The only thing you need is snow – the more, the better.
There are official trails in town, country, and mountain areas. Living close to the Rocky Mountains opens up many great ways to enjoy snowshoeing.
Fields are also a possibility. Just make sure the area is publicly accessible and not enclosed with a no-trespassing sign.
Golf course places are our favorite. No one is golfing there in the winter; chances are that you have the place to yourself.
Great workout
Snowshoeing is an excellent exercise that can make you sweat a lot! Compared to walking or cross-country skiing, it requires more physical effort. If you are on powder snow, you will need to exert even more effort. Depending on how deep you sink into the snow, you will have to work harder. Nevertheless, it is an enjoyable activity.
I love it! Walking on top of the snow on a sunny day is very enjoyable.
What is your favorite winter activity?
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I’ve always wanted to go snowshoeing! Even thought it’s cold here in the south, there’s no snow . . . yet. I’m putting this on my “to do” list!
I totally would miss the snow, if I lived somewhere where there isn’t any. But then again, I would enjoy gardening year round so much, too.
I’ve always wanted to go snow-shoeing! Unfortunately, I don’t think my chances here in Florida of that are very good 🙂
Maybe you should go on your next vocation up north, and try some snowshoeing 😉
I noticed how much snow there was up there when we visited over Christmas.
We’ve yet to try snowshoeing but it looks like so much fun! I’m not sure why we haven’t tried either because we get such deep snow here. I do love cross country skiing too, but again, something I haven’t done in a long while, I’m going to blame pregnancies & babies on this one!
We love just playing in the snow with the kids, then coming in for hot cocoa or tea.
You inspired us!! Dave and I just went out fir a moon lit snow shoe/cross country ski. Thank you!! So invigorating!!
So happy to hear, Carrie. Hope you had a lot of fun. Winter is here to enjoy it!