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Snowshoes, sometimes colloquially referred to as "webs", are footwear for walking over snow. Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person's foot doesn't sink completely into the snow, a quality called "flotation".
Traditional snowshoes have a hardwood frame with leather lacings. Some modern snowshoes are similar, but most are made of light metal while others are a single piece of plastic attached to the foot to spread the weight. In addition to distributing the weight, snowshoes are generally raised at the toe for maneuverability. They must not accumulate snow, hence the latticework, and require bindings to attach them to the feet.
While today they are mainly used for recreational purposes, primarily by hikers and runners who like to continue their hobby in wintertime, in the past they were essential tools for fur traders, trappers and anyone whose life or living depended on the ability to get around in areas of deep and frequent snowfall. Even today, snowshoes are necessary equipment for forest rangers and others who must be able to get around areas inaccessible to motorized vehicles when the snow is deep.
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@LegendarySucker i COULD use some snow to get some snowshoeing in. but i'd still rather have the warm weather
Fatness2Fitness (Scott Stransky) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:43:24 -0000
@LegendarySucker i COULD use some snow to get some snowshoeing in. but i'd still rather have the warm weather
So excited that the snowshoeing season has officially begun!! bring on the snow!
JulesBF (JulesBF) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:39:10 -0000
So excited that the snowshoeing season has officially begun!! bring on the snow!
loving life. My wonderful woman DJ-ing in the living room. Me drinking a Rare Vos. Mo playing Spore on brandnew iMac. Tomorrow snowshoeing.
hvdsomp (Herbert) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:35:37 -0000
loving life. My wonderful woman DJ-ing in the living room. Me drinking a Rare Vos. Mo playing Spore on brandnew iMac. Tomorrow snowshoeing.
I know i have had TOO MUCH coffee when i feel like doing physical activities i.e. tag,snowshoeing,high fives...or just breaking shit! AHHHH!
donny_n (Donny Nelson) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:18:26 -0000
I know i have had TOO MUCH coffee when i feel like doing physical activities i.e. tag,snowshoeing,high fives...or just breaking shit! AHHHH!
Turning in veeeery early due to the intense longevity of the snowshoeing excursion. I had no idea I had that kind of endurance. No idea.
rubyriz (Rachel Parada) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:57:00 -0000
Turning in veeeery early due to the intense longevity of the snowshoeing excursion. I had no idea I had that kind of endurance. No idea.
Add another new experience to my list: SNOWSHOEING in the RAIN... only you Vancouver, only you...
kylejburgess (kyle burgess) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:52:25 -0000
Add another new experience to my list: SNOWSHOEING in the RAIN... only you Vancouver, only you...
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