MamasHealth.com Home Snowshoeing Information Benefits of Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Clothes Snowshoeing Gear Guide Snowshoeing Tips Links Email Mama Inexpensive Treadmills Fitness Accessories Fitness Accessories	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.	Featured Book Advertise on MamasHealth.com
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