River & Trail Talk

Do you know that feeling when you are trying to enjoy a walk outside in winter but you slip every second step so your body is tense?Let’s add in that you’re also walking your leashed, and very excitable and strong dog who has claws and doesn’t understand why you need to move slower. You’re reaching for surrounding trees to keep you upright or you’re stepping off the trail (which we know is not ide …

In this post, we are going to cover winter trail etiquette when hiking. Since many of the trails in our area are multi-use, following these simple rules help keep the trails enjoyable for all users.Be cool. Wear SnowshoesKnow the Intended use of the TrailBe aware of who has the right of wayWe’ll break them down in this blog, but first, let’s imagine a scenario.Photo caption: We don’t need to hiber …