The Essential Snowshoer: A Step-by-Step Guide

Take a hike. . . A winter hike. Whether it's a leisurely stroll in your neighbor park or a week-long backcountry trek,snowshoeing is the key to enjoying winter rather than enduring it. And here's the perfect introduction to this refreshingly uncomplicated sport. The Essential Snowshoer offers all the information you need to get started: choosing the right pair of snowshoes from the large number of types available; planning an outing; dressing comfortably—and warmly; bringing the right equipment; plus tips on safety and where to look for clubs and other resources. techniques or complex theories to learn,and requiring only modest physical effort not all that different from walking,snowshoeing is the fastest growing winter sport—also due in some measure to the development of high-tech,lightweight,maintenance-free snowshoes. The Essential Snowshoer is the perfect introduction to this refreshingly uncomplicated pursuit that Newsweek has said "could become the hottest snow sport of the `90s. " Rudimentary enough for neophytes,this pithy guide also covers more advanced skills used in snowshoe running,racing,and winter backcountry travel. Using the reader-friendly,highly visual format of other books in the Essential series,professional outdoor teacher and guide Marianne Zwosta explains step by step how to get started and gradually embrace greater challenges. She offers plenty of advice on staying warm,comfortable,and safe—regardless of the conditions.