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  • 4 Ways To Get in Shape for Snowshoeing

    While we may think that snowshoeing is a relatively easy way to get in a good hike, the elements of this winter sport are grueling and require a very high level of fitness. You can't just strap on...

  • 5 Things you Need to Know About Snowshoeing

    ...he American Hiking Society reports that snowshoeing burns more calories than running or cross country skiing. This winter sport uses major muscle groups at high intensities, which allows you to ...

  • 4 Ways to Take Kids Snowshoeing

    When you take kids snowshoeing, you all begin the trip with enthusiasm and energy. Once the newness wears off, kids can start to feel every bit of the extra weight on their feet. To increase your ...

  • 5 Ways To Use Poles While Snowshoeing

    Traveling downhill on snowshoes can be tricky, but poles can make it easier and safer. First you need to shift your body weight to the back of the snowshoe tails and bend your knees slightly. That ...

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Conversations On Snowshoeing

  • Winter/Snow Sports, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Sled


    • Posted On December 29, 2007 10:44:41 AM

      ...ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowshoeing:wi42hwp9]Snowshoe, and Sledding- [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toboggan:wi42hwp9]Toboggan, [url=http://en.wikipedia... Read More

    • Posted On December 29, 2007 10:45:45 AM

      ...Skiing (downhill & cross country), Snowshoes, Sledding & inner tubing at ski resorts oh, and ice skating. nothing is funner than skating on a pond! ยค What snow/winter sports do yo... Read More

  • snowshoeing

    ...ines, but last week I got the chance to snowshoe in the alps as a "break" between ski days. We hiked on the snow for about 4 hours at Passo Rolle - Pale di San Martino (2200 meters). It was a b...

  • Workout ideas?


    • Posted On February 21, 2009 02:19:05 PM

      ...gs, riding my bike, kayaking, canoeing, snowshoeing, hiking, just generally having fun. Get your buds to go out and walk with you. The company makes it more fun and all you need for equipment ... Read More

    • Posted On February 21, 2009 12:15:12 PM

      I used to be fairly healthy, alittle on the heavy side, but still competting on the high school track team. It has been 3 years, since then and my weight as slow crept up as my exersice slowly went... Read More

  • Plus 2 lbs Minus 2 lbs


    • Posted On March 13, 2008 05:36:05 PM

      ...d of that I skiied three times and went snowshoeing twice (I was on vacation). I often eat 500 calaries less than the 2 lb weight loss suggestion. I don't get it. I guess. I'll just keep at it. Read More

    • Posted On March 13, 2008 03:44:46 PM

      Is it likely that I have gained two lbs of mussle and lost two lbs of fat? Read More

  • YMCA!


    • Posted On January 19, 2009 12:02:08 PM

      ... wants us to go cross country sking and snowshoeing! EXCITING!!! Me and my friend/trainer actually signed up for this healthy living challenge. So the day I went in to do all the stuff for the... Read More

    • Posted On January 19, 2009 12:08:55 PM

      [quote="Smile-a-licious":14irwqqu] Any advice from you seasoned healthy people?! Definitely keep up that happy spirit you have! And I am so happy for you, it sounds really cool. Gyms ca... Read More

  • Any Hikers!!


    • Posted On January 20, 2009 07:15:54 AM

      ...but its ski season...so more skiing and snowshoeing right now. Did go yesterday though it was so damn warm out I couldn't justify going snowshoeing and the snow for skiing was no good. You sho... Read More

    • Posted On January 24, 2009 05:31:19 AM

      ...year. I also just started to snow hike/snowshoe. Vince Read More

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Snowshoeing Blogs

Now That It’s Snowing, Time To Get Ready

Much of the northern tier of states have or are getting some snow so I thought it appropriate to get you thinking about some snowshoes. Redfeather Alpine Snowshoes - 25″ Price: $179.0 CLOSEOUTS. Redfeather Alpine 25 snowshoes have Hypalon(R...

Video - 2009 US Snowshoe Nationals

Images of the 2009 USSSA National Championships held at White River Snow Park, Mt. Hood Oregon ShareThis This post talks about Snowshoeing, US Snowshoe National Championship Related posts Video - Rock and Ice Ultra 2008 Storm doesn’t Stop Runner in...

Spring Has A Lot Of Work To Do…

Dad and I ’snowshoed’ into Moose Lodge the check on things. It became quite evident there is still some deep snow to melt.

Kahtoola Snow Travel System

Kahtoola, a snowshoe maker out of Flagstaff, is making a pretty innovative snowshoe system called the FLIGHTsystem. You actually wear your regular running shoes, which you zip into an insulated overboot called the FLIGHTboot ($149). The boot then easily...

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