SNOWSHOE 101

WE HAVE A SNOWSHOE LESSON FOR 
THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO THE SNOWSHOEING

A TWO HOUR STOP and GO WALK AROUND CAMPGROUNDS IN BIG COTTONWOOD

We covered the basics about learning how to:

• How to put on and take off snowshoes.  
• How to climb and descend.   
• How to adjust poles and when to lengthen or shorten.  
• Hiking on hard pack and powder snow.  
• Snowshoe sizes.   
• Differences between men's and women's snowshoes. 
• Avalanche danger on 30 to 45 degree slopes.  
• Dressing in layers.   
• Importance of drinking water to prevent frost bite.
• Sun protection wearing sunglasses and using sunscreen.
• Seeing how people Winter Camp.