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Snowshoe Tips
Snowshoing
Tips - Don't
overdo it. If you feel tired then stop.
- Always
check your gear, before you go:
- Check
to make sure your snow poles telescoping properly.
- Look
for cracks in your snowshoe bindings.
- Make
sure someone at home knows where you are.
- Duct
tape for emergency patchwork on snow shoes and snow poles
- Trail
- Make
sure you have survival gear.
- Are
you familiar with the terrain?
- Do
you need a map?
- Make
sure someone at home knows where you are.
- Breaking
the Trail:
- Try
to snowshoe with other people. It is safer than going alone.
- If
you snowshoe in a group, take turns leading so you won't tire out too quickly.
- When you
lead:
- take
into consideration the pace of the slowest member of the group.
-
make your steps short enough so everyone in the group can follow in them.
- When
you follow:
-
stay in the leader's footsteps whenever possible. Following in the leader's footsteps
will help you conserve your energy and retain a better, well-defined trail for
those who follow you.
- Take
breaks, as necessary, to make adjustments to your clothing.
- Dress
in layers.
- Use
sunscreen.
- Take
frequent breaks to drink water and eat something.
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