Wednesday 9 February 2022

Why I Have A Winter Love Obsession With Snowshoeing

At TripSavvy, we have multiple writers and gear testers who feel the same way.
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Winter Sports
Why I Have A Winter Love Obsession With Snowshoeing
When I moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado about a decade ago, I did so for the same reason many do—I wanted to ski deep, light, and fluffy powder. No doubt, that area of the Rockies gets some of the best and most consistent snow.

So it came as a bit of a surprise when I started suggesting to friends and family that instead of skiing Steamboat's infamous aspen glades, we walk relatively sloth-like through them on snowshoes. But when weekend crowds rolled in, rather than standing in longer-than-usual liftlines, I took to the surrounding wilderness, trudging along forest service roads, and taking anyone who would join with me.

At TripSavvy, we have multiple writers and gear testers who feel the same way. Here are some favorite snowshoe-related gear items we've recently seen and tested.
  • TSL Symbioz Hyperflex Snowshoes: If you're looking for a do-it-all snowshoe, this is it. Yeah, it's more expensive than other snowshoes on the market. But TSL creates one of the lightest and most comfy snowshoes available in its Symbioz Hyperflex. And as our tester put it, "The Boa locking system is a true no-brainer."
  • Vasque Breeze GTX Hiking Shoe: An often underrated snowshoeing piece of gear is the boots worn with the snowshoes. For a budget-friendly option, we love the Breeze GTX from Vasque. The Breeze GTX does everything more expensive shoes do—blocks moisture, stays relatively breathable, and has gripp outsoles—but at a better price point than other brands.
  • Ororo Heated Jacket: Unlike other higher intensity winter activities, snowshoeing can truly be a walk in the park. We love that about snowshoeing. But that also means you might be prone to getting colder compared to higher-output activities like skiing or cross country skiing. For those, we recommend a heated jacket. And one of our favorites is the Ororo Heated Jacket.
If you haven't tried snowshoeing, I highly recommend it. To make sure you're prepared, check out the roundups below!


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Nathan Allen
Outdoor Gear Editor


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