Equipment

For snowshoeing you of course need a pair of snowshoes and for keeping your balance skiing poles are recommended. No further special equipment is needed, besides waterproof high walking boots, and breathable and warm clothing.

Dress in layers, than you can easily adjust your clothes to the temperature and snow conditions. Snowshoeing is an intensive activity; you will be warm very quickly! Please check our equipment list

Safety

Snowshoeing is an extremely safe sport. It is also one of the only winter-specific sports that do not depend upon sliding or speed. The manageable and manoeuvrable nature of modern snowshoes and the soft forgiving nature of snow, combine to make the risk of injury while snowshoeing very low.

Snowshoeing involves a natural motion similar to walking, to which the body is accustomed, and is very low impact due to the cushioning of snow.

Any wintertime outdoor activity has its risks and snowshoeing is no exception. Please read this document on safety on snowshoes!