When outdoor landscapes finally succumb to the snows of winter, dear hiker, there’s no need to feel like the outdoors are closed for the season. Snowshoes allow you to travel across snow-covered terrain without sinking or struggling. They do this by providing flotation, meaning they spread your weight evenly over a large, flat surface area.
To choose the right snowshoes, you’ll want to factor in three simple things:
• Have an idea of where you plan to go: Snowshoes are generally designed for flat, rolling or mountain terrain, so where you go will help determine what you’ll buy.
• Have an estimate of how much you (and your gear) weigh: Snowshoe specs should list the overall weight (total load) they can support.
• Try to anticipate the type of snow you’ll be moving across: If you have a choice of sizes and will be on dry, fluffy snow (powder), consider a larger size; if you’ll be on a hard-packed snowshoe trail, you can go with a smaller size.
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