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The Snowshoe Experience

Author: Claire Walter

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1635861489

Do snowshoes come in different sizes? What type of snowshoes are best for me? What kind of gear do I need for the backcountry? Claire Walter provides expert answers to a variety of common snowshoeing questions so people of every age and fitness level can start enjoying this easy, low-impact wintertime activity. You’ll learn techniques for traversing slopes, tips for maneuvering in deep snow, basic safety precautions, and even trail etiquette. Walter’s passion and encouragement will inspire even beginners to explore the joys of snowshoeing. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Snowshoe Routes: Washington

Author: Dan Nelson

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2003-08-14

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1594853770

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* A backcountry primer for winter hiking * Wide variety of locales and trips of various lengths throughout the state * 80+ diverse snowshoe trips for all levels of expertise * Most trips keyed to state-maintained Sno-Park lots No need to stop hiking when the snow flies-just switch to snowshoes and enjoy your favorite areas with fewer crowds. With today's high-tech equipment, snowshoeing can be just like walking. But finding a safe, rewarding route in all that snow requires a little help. This authoritative guide provides complete details on a prime selection of 81 diverse snowshoe routes. Choices range from easy, relatively level routes for beginners or families, on up to backcountry, less-defined routes that often include steep elevation gains or require winter-survival and basic mountaineering skills. Each route description includes vital access information, plus estimated time, elevation gain and loss, best time to go, and maps to carry. Introductory material includes information on equipment, technique, clothing, camping, avalanche awareness, and winter safety.

Snowshoe Country

Author: Thomas M. Wickman

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-09-20

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1108426794

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An environmental and cultural history of winter in the colonial Northeast, examining indigenous and settler knowledge of life in the cold.

Snowshoe Routes: Northern California

Author: Marc Soares

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2002-08-22

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1594854165

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Snowshoeing is fun, easy, low-impact, and a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. It's also the perfect way to keep hiking throughout the winter months. From a moderate 3.6-mile snowshoeing trip to Andesite Peak in the Lake Tahoe region, to a 25-mile backcountry adventure, to meadows on the Lake Helen and Kings Creek Meadow route in Lassen Volcanic National Park-Soares offers winter hikes for Northern California showshoers of all abilities. All of the hikes have easy access to Interstate 5 and the main highways in the mountainous regions of Northern California. Includes an introduction to snowshoeing that explains how to find the right pair of snowshoes, how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, equipment to bring on an outing, and snow safety. Soares provides information about how to evaluate snow so a snowshoer can make better decisions about where and when to go.

Building Wooden Snowshoes & Snowshoe Furniture

Author: Gil Gilpatrick

Publisher:

Published: 2011-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565234857

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Traditional snowshoes and the art of making them is alive and well in Gilpatrick's authoritative book on the topic. Readers learn how to make a variety of snowshoes and furniture made in the snowshoe style using updated materials. Detailed plans and patterns are included.