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Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing

Snowshoe enthusiasts may enjoy the outdoors and be outside in cold weather, or they may have kids who love playing in the wintertime and need something safe for them to do. Whatever the reason, there's no wrong way to snowshoe.

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Safety Tips for Snowshoeing

The vast majority of people involved with snowshoeing have nothing but enjoyable experiences with it, and if you observe the safety tips above, you probably will too. However, there are a couple more things to be aware of, to make sure your outing is all positive, with no issues.

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Stay Warm & Dry While Snowshoeing

Although there might be a little more preparation needed for winter outdoor fun, it is definitely worth it in the long run. Getting outside in the winter to snowshoe is a great way to spend time with friends and family and stay in shape during those long winter months.

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What Are The 3 Types Of Snowshoes?

The benefits of snowshoes are innumerable: they float on the snow rather than plunging into it, they provide traction, they support the calves on steep slopes, and they make walking, racing, and trail-running.

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Best Clothing to Wear When Snowshoeing

And don't forget about your feet! Waterproof boots are crucial for anyone who plans to go snowshoeing this winter, and it is also a good idea to bring along some extra socks to keep your feet warm and dry.

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Snowshoeing Gear

Now that we've educated you on the basic snowshoeing gear and safety advice to follow, you should feel more prepare to take on an adventure as long as you have the most important thing - Snowshoes!

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Snowshoe Terminology

There is an old saying that there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate gear. Unless, of course, you're wearing snowshoes and plenty of layers. When the thermometer drops and the snow starts falling, one of the best ways to get outdoors is to go snowshoeing. 

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Snowshoe Parts & What They Do

Northern Lites specializes in ultralight, all-terrain snowshoes for racing and for all-around fun! Shop their inventory of various snowshoes available for the entire family! Looking for more casual snowshoes, check out Crescent Moon for both aluminum snowshoes and foam snowshoes.

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The Benefits Of All-Terrain Snowshoes

Lightweight snowshoes are also great because they usually incorporate some sort of feature that enables traction such as claws, teeth, or other spikes. This is helpful for those who want to walk safely on snow, ice, and other slippery conditions without falling or slipping because of the terrain.

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