Show shoeing is a fantastic winter sport that most of us can do and is the equivalent of walking in the snow – without slogging in the snow. Whether you enjoy skiing or not, snow shoeing is worth checking out and what other way can you go walking in a beautiful winter wonderland while getting a good workout at a same time.
Your body generates a great deal of body heat and will burn a great many calories during snow shoeing and you’ll discover that it’s far from a cold sport at all. One of the greatest boons of snow shoeing is unlike many other winter sports; the risk for injury is vastly reduced. You don’t need a lot of skill to dive into the sport and in some areas of the country; the popularity of the sport has grown to accommodate 5 and 10 k marathons of snow shoeing.
What Do You Need
What do you need for your snow shoeing expeditions? Well to start with, you’re looking for a pair of snow shoes. No, they aren’t the old five foot long tennis racquets that you strap to your feet while you pile on the old furs around your chest and shoulders. The modern snow shoe is about two feet in length and made from a lightweight aluminum. You can attach the snow shoes to any type of walking gear you prefer from walking shoes to boots.
The average cost of a snow shoe is anywhere between a $125 and $300. Your weight and body frame size may require larger snow shoes, but be sure to consult the experts at the store to be fit correctly. There are also different types of snow shoes for different types of snow shoeing activities from the casual walking to the hiking in the woods and there are even snow shoes for running over densely packed snow.
Many ski shops at ski resorts will rent snow shoes so you can check them out before you invest a large sum of money in purchasing new ones of your own. You might also consider picking up a pair of walking poles – like your skiing sticks, to help you maneuver. This, of course, is what Nordic walking is all about. If you decide to invest in your own snow shoes, the snow poles will run you about $60 to $120.
As for clothing, always think layers. Remember, despite how cold it is when you are in a snowy area – snow shoeing generates a lot of body heat and you are better off with layers because you can start sweating too quickly and be left chilled. So consider wearing a top that will help keep the sweat away from your skin followed by a warmer fleece top and a wind breaker. This will help you let some of the excess heat escape, while keeping the worst of the cold on you.
We’ll talk more, about how to snow shoe as well as some tips to remember when you get started snow shoeing.
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