Fitness Magazine states that a 150-lb. person will burn 551 calories per hour while snowshoeing. Snowshoeing burns about 45 percent more calories than walking or running when done at the same pace and on the same type of terrain.
Weight
The amount of calories you burn while snowshoeing varies in proportion to your weight. For example, if you weigh 125 lbs., you'll burn 459 calories per hour. If you weigh 175 lbs., you'll burn 643 calories per hour.
Conditions
Snowshoeing on a hill or on rough terrain will burn more calories than snowshoeing on flat ground. If you are doing a running or jogging pace with your snowshoes, you'll burn more calories, while a leisurely walk will burn fewer calories. Snowshoe Magazine notes that different types of snowshoes are best for different paces and experience levels.
Considerations
All caloric values are estimates at best. Your personal calorie-burning rate while snowshoeing will be different based on your age, sex, weight, pace, health and intensity of effort.
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