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1) FULL MOON SNOWSHOE TOURS WITH TAHOE ADVENTURE COMPANY URL: https://www.gotahoenorth.com/listing/full-moon-snowshoe-tours-tahoe-adventure-company/ Location: Tahoe Vista, CA Trail Distance: 2-3 Miles Trail Difficulty: Easy to moderate Cost: $65 Tour or Independent: Tour About the Trail  Lake Tahoe spans Nevada and California and...

Have you ever wondered how many calories you burned while snowshoeing? So did we! We decided to put on our research hats and help solve the question, "how many calories does the average snowshoer burn per hour?" Then, we took...

Several of last year's snowshoe races have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, but there are still several of them happening in 2020/2021. We've done the research and compiled a list of snowshoes races that are available at this...

At Northern Lites our mission is to create the lightest most durable outdoor winter equipment in the world. Introduced in 2018 The Northern Lites Speed Binding system was introduced to the market place. The Speed Binding system was designed to...

Our mission at Northern Lites is to create the lightest, most durable and easy to use outdoor gear on the market. We are proud that since 1992 we have stuck to our mission and lead the market in lightweight and...

What are snowshoe bindings? There are two key aspects to a snowshoe that help create the optimal environment when trudging through the snow. The first is deck that provides the floatation and the second is the binding that keeps your...

One of the best things about Snowshoeing is the access it gives you to the outdoors no matter the weather outside during winter. As snowshoeing becomes more and more popular throughout North America we are seeing a massive increase in...

What Are Racing Snowshoes? Running, Trail running and hiking when the weather is warm is a favorite hobby and activity for many across the world. However, for those that live in snowy areas most of these activities are put on...

What Is The Quicksilver Series? Northern Lites Quicksilver Snowshoe Series is the baseline snowshoe model series for Northern Lites Snowshoes. Like all of our snowshoes, this series is handmade in the USA with all American made components. We do this...