FAMILY SNOWSHOEING: A WONDERFUL WINTER ACTIVITY
When I was young my family used to go skiing. These days it can cost hundreds of dollars just to go skiing for the day and thousands for a weekend trip. Family snowshoeing is a great, inexpensive alternative to standing in line at your local ski resort and it can be more than just a walk in the woods for a few hours.
Snowshoeing is easy and anyone can do it. Below is a short list of ideas and links that can help you get started. Don't forget to share your stories and tips at the bottom.
A FEW FUN TWISTS ON FAMILY SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURES
- Go on a nature walk - see how many different animals you can find. Don't forget to bring binoculars!
- Sugar on snow - scoop up some freshly fallen snow and cover it with sticky maple syrup.
- Go on a moonlight snowshoe adventure - These are great fun especially with headlamps.
- Build a campfire for an afternoon lunch or an evening warm up - add s'mores and hot chocolate to enlarge smiles.
- Be a tracker - bring your animal track card along. Identify their tracks and maybe find out where they live.
GET STARTED ON YOUR ADVENTURE
- WHO'S TRACK IS THAT?
- Fun game teaches children ages 7-15 how to match 19 different animals with their tracks.
- RECIPES FOR ADVENTURE
- S'mores, Roasted Chipmunks, Damper Dogs, and more fun and easy recipes for campfire treats
- SWEET SNOWY DELICIOUSNESS
- Sugar on snow is a fun addition to any winter outing
GEAR 'EM UP AND GET OUT THERE!
GEAR AND GUIDEBOOKS TO GET STARTED
TSL 217 Escape Compostie Snowshoes
Amazon Price: $157.17 (as of 02/09/2010) 
Vermont, New Hampshire, & Maine (Best Hikes With Kids)
Summer hiking trails can also make for great winter adventures
Amazon Price: $12.71 (as of 02/09/2010)
TSL Noxys LED Headlamp
night time snowshoeing can be great fun
Amazon Price: $29.00 (as of 02/09/2010)
TAKE 'EM TO THE BACKCOUNTRY
- BACKCOUNTRY KIDS
- Adventurous Outdoor Family Stories to Inspire and Entertain
- SNOWSHOE MAGAZINE
- An online magazine about snowshoeing with a section dedicated to kids
OTHER GREAT SNOWSHOEING LINKS
- A REVOLUTION IN SNOWSHOEING
- See how a Vermont snowshoe company is changing the face of snowshoes
- SNOWSHOES MADE IN VERMONT
- TSL Snowshoes are the only snowshoes still made by hand in Vermont
- SLOPE SLIDER SLEDS
- These are not snowshoeing related, but they are SO fun that I had to put them on here.
- CHOOSING THE RIGHT SNOWSHOES
- A lens to help you choose which snowshoe and binding are the best for you.
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