The Snowshoe Experience

The Snowshoe Experience
Author: Claire Walter
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2018-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 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

Snowshoe Routes: Washington
Author: Dan Nelson
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2003-08-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594853770

* 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 Routes

Snowshoe Routes
Author: Alan Apt
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2001
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898868326

-- Includes 75 routes easily accessible from major population centers along the Front Range-- Features 16 routes in Rocky Mountain National ParkColorado is a snowshoer's paradise. Focusing on the state's most popular destination for winter activities, Snowshoe Routes: Colorado's Front Range offers detailed route descriptions for Red Feather Lakes, Poudre Canyon, Steamboat Springs, Rocky Mountain National Park, Indian Peaks, Mount Evans and Guanella Pass, and the Colorado Springs region. Routes vary in level of difficulty and include several weekend camping trips.

Snowshoe Country

Snowshoe Country
Author: Thomas M. Wickman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2018-09-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1108426794

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

She Explores

She Explores
Author: Gale Straub
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1452167672

For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies
Author: Andrew W. Nugara
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1927330394

Following the success of his first snowshoeing guide, Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies (RMB, 2011), Andrew Nugara has now written the ultimate guide for those finding themselves on snowshoes for the first time. A Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies describes over 40 great routes for new snowshoers. The trips extend from scenic Waterton in the far south to the breathtaking Columbia Icefield in the north section of Banff National Park. Stunning colour photos, maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, objective hazards and additional equipment requirements. Whether you are looking for an easy, introductory day on flat terrain amid beautiful surroundings or something slightly more challenging, you will find it in this new guidebook.

Robert Frost Country

Robert Frost Country
Author: Betsy Melvin
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1977
Genre: Photography
ISBN:

Color photographs of the New England countryside are captioned with excerpts from Robert Frost's poems.

Building Wooden Snowshoes & Snowshoe Furniture

Building Wooden Snowshoes & Snowshoe Furniture
Author: Gil Gilpatrick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565234857

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.