Go snowshoeing: Part 1

Did you know?

In the past, most snowshoes were made of wood.

Now most snowshoes are made of aluminum. They are very light. They are easy to use.

Try snowshoeing this winter

• You can often rent snowshoes at a ski rental place. Then you can try snowshoeing in a park.
• Sometimes you can try snowshoeing at a winter festival.
• Ask about snowshoeing lessons in your area.

What will you need?

You will need:

• snowshoes
• hiking boots or waterproof boots
• waterproof pants
• poles with baskets

How to put on snowshoes

Snowshoes are easy to put on. A snowshoe has a binding. The binding goes around your boot.

What to wear

Try to wear layers of clothes. Then you can take off a layer if you get too warm.

Tips

• It is nice to snowshoe right after it snows.

• On your first day, snowshoe for about 15 or 20 minutes.
• Don't snowshoe if it is very cold.

• Use lip balm and sunscreen.