Snowshoe and discover the healthy side of winter
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Monte the Mountie gets new shoes. Photo rtaylor |
Publisher’s assessment of the snowshoe experience
It was not until a year ago in Haliburton Ontario I ever thought snowshoeing
would replace my favorite winter sport, cross country skiing. I remembered
trying out the big old wooden snowshoes as a kid. There was the romantic
notion “I too could be like Sergeant Preston, and track the illusive
bad guy Snidely Whiplash on my snowshoes.” The experience was not
favorable. I found it difficult and awkward to maneuver, and was going
nowhere fast. The bad guy was getting away.
Snowshoeing—a boomers new sport
With ageing bones and the aches and pains of hips and ankles, and a reluctance
to falling while skiing, I decided to try out the new ultra light metal
snowshoes, and to my surprise they provided a lot more stability, and
a confidence level that made me feel comfortable.
Combined with cross country ski poles, I could go off traditional hiking
trails into the bush or across a lake with ease. The poles really give
you that added sense of control, and provide some upper body movement
similar to cross-country skiing.
Snowshoe Technology
The new technology and design have helped revolutionize a sport for all
of us aging baby boomers.
Snowshoe Aerobics
Also to my surprise, in addition to the upper body movements while moving your snowshoes in a rhythm compatible with the ski poles, you can get
a significant amount of exercise just by navigating a small hill or deep snow off the trail. You are achieving a high level of aerobics, burning
calories, and reducing guilt about that big bacon and egg breakfast you just consumed. Explore, Canada’s Outdoor Magazine suggests ‘a
must do’ on their winter life list should be a run on snowshoes, “It’s twice as strenuous as an ordinary workout. And it’s
infinitely more beautiful”. At this stage in my life I will leave this one to the younger snowshoe enthusiasts to accomplish.
Many of the members on the 400ELEVEN website provide snowshoe rentals
and experiences including a snowshoe eco-tour at Midland’s Wyes
Marsh Wildlife Centre. See snowshoe getaways. |
Family Getaways in Ontario |
| Resort Destinations north of Toronto will be anticipating and increase in family vacations. A Variety of Ontario
Resorts, Inns will be ready for Fall Season. |
Romantic Getaways |
| Couples wanting a romantic getaway in Ontario can choose from more than 50 Ontario
Romantic Getaways at various destinations across the Province |
The Art
of Snowshoeing in Canada's Snowshoe Capital!!
Haliburton Highlands January, 2008. The headline in the Haliburton Highlands
Winter Guide on Snow Shoeing reads "No Snow too Deep", and that
is certainly true for this winter season—as the snow in Haliburton
has surpassed last years total fall.
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