Let yourself go, try snowshoeing with RA!About snowshoeingNative peoples in Canada and elsewhere made their own snowshoes and used them to get about in winter. Then, early settlers adopted this form of transportation. In the early 1900s people started using snowshoes for sport and it became quite popular. By the latter half of the 20th century, snowshoeing gave way to other winter activities and became less common. However in the past several years, outdoor enthusiasts have rediscovered the joys of walking in the woods in the winter, and with new materials and innovative designs, snowshoeing has been reborn!
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What to bring, what to wearYou’ll need to dress in layers. Wear a hat, scarf and mitts, as usual. Bring a day-pack with food and something to drink. You should have comfortable low-heel winter boots which will fit right into the harness attached to the snowshoes. On milder days you can even use hiking boots for snowshoeing. However, your feet will be cold and uncomfortable in running shoes and high-heel boots. Gaiters are a great help in keeping deep snow from entering the tops of your boots and making your socks wet. Ski poles or hiking poles are also recommended to help with the undulating terrain!
Snowshoe bagA bag will protect your snowshoes and make it easier to load them on the bus and to carry them on the Metro. Please identify your bag clearly with a piece of contrasting fabric with your name on it tied to the outside of the bag, or write your name clearly on the bag. If you do not have a bag, then your snowshoes should be strapped together securely and labelled with your name. On the trailsBe sure to consult our On the Trails page for lots of useful advice. |