River & Trail Talk

Layering for Success: How to Dress for Winter Outdoor Activities

Layering for Success: How to Dress for Winter Outdoor Activities

Posted by Kirsten on 2024 Nov 21st

Winter outdoor activities like hiking and cross-country skiing are great ways to stay active in the cold months. When you’re trekking through snow or gliding through the backcountry, the right layering system can mean the difference between a fantastic day outdoors and a miserable one.In this blog post, we’ll break down how to layer effectively for winter activities. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 by focus …
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How to Choose Snowshoes

How to Choose Snowshoes

Posted by Kirsten on 2023 Jan 16th

Snowshoeing is a great way to stay active all winter long. Once the snowfalls, you can trek basically anywhere with snowshoes (and perhaps some trekking poles too). When investing in snowshoes, there are different features to consider. In this blog, we’ll cover common snowshoe features to help you choose.Why wear snowshoes?Snowshoes allow you to ‘float’ on the snow making exploring in th …
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