snowshoeing
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Best Insulated Skirts For Hiking and Snowshoeing in 2026
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.…
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Where to Go Snowshoeing in Manning Park, BC
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…
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Where to Go Snowshoeing in the Fraser Valley Near Vancouver
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…
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Where to Go Snowshoeing in Squamish
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…
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Best Gifts for Snowshoers in 2025 (25+ Ideas)
As a hiker, my winter sport of choice is snowshoeing since it’s so easy to do. I’m sure the hikers on your shopping list snowshoe too (or would love to try). Give the gift of outdoor adventure this year and get them some snowshoeing gear. I’ve been snowshoeing for over…
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Where to Go Snowshoeing in Whistler
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…
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Where to Go Snowshoeing in Vancouver
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…
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The Best Boots For Snowshoeing (Winter 2025/26)
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…
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Microspikes vs. Crampons vs. Snowshoes: What’s the Difference?
If you’re heading out for a hike in the winter, you are probably going to encounter ice and snow. But how will you stop yourself from slipping? Should you bring microspikes? Or crampons? Or snowshoes? And what’s the difference? In this post, I’ll break down microspikes vs. crampons vs. snowshoes.…
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Lost Lake Snowshoe Trails in Whistler
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…
