I know it’s a bold statement, but I think Manning Park is the best place to snowshoe in southwestern BC. Here’s why snowshoeing in Manning Park is so awesome: I mean, what else do you need? In this guide I’ll give you all the details you need to choose the right trail for snowshoeing in …
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If you live in Vancouver’s Fraser Valley, you probably don’t want to drive all the way to the North Shore to go snowshoeing. There are lots of places to go snowshoeing in the Fraser Valley from Agassiz to Chilliwack to the Coquihalla to Manning Park. This guide covers seven snowshoe trails on in the Fraser …
Squamish is one of the best small towns in Canada for outdoor adventures. So it’s no surprise that the outdoorsy fun continues in the winter… in the form of snowshoeing. The terrain around Squamish is pretty rugged, but there are still a few great places go snowshoeing in Squamish. In this guide to snowshoeing in …
Whistler might be best known for skiing, but it has great snowshoeing too. (And it’s waaaay less expensive than skiing!) In this guide to snowshoeing in Whistler I’ll give you info and directions for 10 different trails ranging from super-flat beginner trails to all-day epics treks in the backcountry. This guide covers every trail in …
In Vancouver, we don’t stop hiking in the winter… we just switch to snowshoes. In this guide to Vancouver snowshoeing, you’ll get info and directions for 10 different snowshoe trails ranging from super-flat beginner trails to epic treks to mountain summits. They are easy to follow with winter markings and most are accessible by bus. …
As a hiker, my winter sport of choice is snowshoeing since it’s so easy to do. Snowshoeing has really grown in popularity in the last few years and I’m sure there are people on your holiday shopping list who love to snowshoe (or would love to try it). Give the gift of outdoor adventure this …
A few winters ago I got an insulated skirt and it was a game-changer. (I’m not exaggerating!) My puffy skirt meant I could keep my butt warm on the trails – I simply put it on over my pants when I was cold and took it off when I wasn’t. In this guide, I’ll break …
Snowshoeing is a fun and easy winter sport. All you need to get started are some snowshoes and some warm clothing. But one of the questions I get asked all the time is: What are the best boots for snowshoeing? What type of boots should you buy? Which features should snowshoeing boots have? What brands …
If you’re looking for an easy place to go snowshoeing in Whistler, head to Lost Lake Park. The Lost Lake Snowshoe Trails are a short walk from the village. The network of trails includes gorgeous forest, a lake, a unique bridge, and a beautiful viewpoint. In the summer, Lost Lake Park is Whistler’s go-to destination …
In the last few years snowshoeing has gotten really popular. And honestly, it’s about time. Basically, snowshoes let you keep hiking all winter long. And unlike skiing, there’s not much to learn. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. To get started snowshoeing, you need some winter hiking clothes, some snowshoeing boots and of course, …