How Hiking Changes Your Brain, According to Science

May 20, 2019 | Fun Tips

If you want to have a healthy brain for a long time and enjoy mental well-being, it’s important to pay attention to exactly how what you are doing affects your brain. A modern problem that we all deal with is the presence of stressful environments in our daily...

How To Change Out Your Snowshoe Pole Tips for Hiking

May 15, 2019 | Fun Tips, Safety Tips, Snowshoe 101

Are you wondering “Can you use ski poles for hiking?” You may be surprised to learn that your snowshoe poles don’t need to go into storage for the summer…Learn how to replace your snowshoe tips with trekking pole tips below! Most snowshoe poles...

How to Hike Responsibly During Mud Season

Apr 2, 2019 | Conservation, Safety Tips

Springtime hiking is here! You’ve been waiting all winter to enjoy fresh air, the scenic outdoors, and a good long hike. It’s good to be aware that hiking in spring months can have consequences on the trails you love, so a bit of planning beforehand ensures...

How to Store Snowshoes in the Off Season

Mar 14, 2019 | Snowshoe 101

The end of the snowshoeing season is once again upon us. It feels like only yesterday we were brushing the dust of our shoes and heading out to the trails, but sadly…it’s time to clean and store your snowshoes properly to ensure they are as good as new for...

8 Tips to Staying Fueled on Your Winter Adventures

Mar 12, 2019 | Safety Tips, Snowshoe 101

Few things can be more exhilarating than heading out for a snowshoe or hike into the stillness of a beautifully blanketed winter wonderland. Before venturing out, it is important that you properly feed your body the right nutrition before you go and during your...

6 Advanced Snowshoe Techniques

Feb 19, 2019 | Snowshoe 101

Getting started snowshoeing is just as easy as it looks: Strap the snowshoes on your feet and take a walk! But once you’re feeling steady on your feet, the sky’s the limit — check out these six ways you can take your snowshoeing to the next level. 1)...