L.L. Bean Women’s Trailblazer Snowshoes with BOA Bindings Review
Ask any snowsport lover in Washington about this past winter season, and they’ll tell you that it was a pretty disappointing few months. With historically[Read More…]
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Snowshoeing Mount Rainier
We’ve yet to meet a hiker, snowshoer, or skier who didn’t enjoy winter recreation at Mount Rainier National Park, especially Paradise. There are plenty of options for snowshoers between Longmire and Paradise ranging from short trips to more strenuous trips such as Mazama Ridge. Even non-hikers will be rewarded with the views from Paradise, especially when Mount Rainier emerges from the clouds or wears a cap of lenticular clouds tinted with alpenglow.
Kachess Lake
This trail changes with the seasons, offering something different each time you visit. A summer hike to Kachess Lake is short and accessible for first timers. The gentle, flat trail allows kids of all ages to wonder at nature along this loop. Stream trickle into the lake and bridge along time for nature study before continuing the loop.
Snowshoeing Coldwater Lake Loop – Mt St Helens
Winter’s harshness has ended, by calendar only. Keep your fingers crossed. If your like me, your screaming for spring, and especially summer!! Winter still has it’s[Read More…]
Commonwealth Basin Snowshoe
After about 2 miles the trail begins to level out, offering a first glimpse of Commonwealth Basin nestled beneath the shadow of craggy Red Mountain. Snowshoers can choose to continue along the Pacific Crest Trail towards Kendall Peak or cross Commonwealth Creak to enjoy the expansive basin.
Snowshoeing Techniques and Safety
Snowshoeing is a great way to stay in shape and enjoy the trails in the off season. Even though spring is just around the corner there’s still plenty of snow in the mountains and snow parks. Some Pacific Northwest forests even have fresh snow well into late April. If you haven’t been snowshoeing before here are some tips.
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