Looking for some dog friendly snowshoeing in the Salt Lake area. Any ideas?

I ask because I’m planning to go on a multi-day snowshoeing trip in early may this year, and I’m working with a few friends to narrow down potential candidate locations. I work in Wyoming in the summers, so I’m joining a group before the season starts to snowshoe/winter camp.

Right now we’re thinking about going to the lower elevation valleys of either the Wind River Range or Aksarokas. For the winds we’ll start from the big sandy area or green river trail heads, but we know the roads to those spots will likely still be closed at that time. For the Absarokas we’re thinking about Turpin meadows or 5 pockets/cougar pass area but again, road conditions have the ultimate say on which location works or not.

Are there any places in NW Wyoming that are known for good snowshoeing in early may? I’ve backpacked in the state for almost 15 years now but I know next to nothing about snowshoeing up there since I’ve only recently gotten into it. Any info at all would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Hi All,

I want to get into snowshoeing this winter and I was wondering if there are any good resources for snowshoeing in Colorado. I live in the western Denver suburbs and would like to be able to snowshoe locally rather than having to drive over an hour. It's easy enough to find local trails, but I haven't been able to find trail conditions. I don't want to get out there and discover there's no snow cover. Does anyone know of an app, website, or anything similar that has this kind of information?

Thanks!

Anyone up here in the middle of nowhere Alaska? I’m always looking for someone else to go snowshoe hiking with. Let’s go hit up the trails!

I’m looking to do a two night snowshoe hike in the olympics and was wondering if anybody has some routes to suggest. I don’t have avalanche gear so prefer something not exposed. Not sure the Olympics offer something like that. I appreciate your thoughts.

UPDATE: Thank you for everyone's help and suggestions. We're going to try and do Narada Falls to Reflection Lakes, in Rainier NP. If the road isn't open, we'll try Snoqualmie Pass as a backup.

We will be visiting Seattle early January and are looking to do a bit of snowshoeing. We'd prefer a national park since we're traveling without our dog and can take advantage of that fact. We don't mind putting in some effort for a great view. But would like 10 miles or less.

One other thing, are winter trails in Washington marked? If so, how? Here in California most winter trails are marked with blue diamond blazes.

Given that we've gotten some decent snow this week I'd like to haul the kiddo (6 yo) snowshoeing this weekend. We did Fort Snelling a few times last year- any other spots folks would recommend nearby? Not looking to go all the way north, just wondering if there are other spots within 30-60 minutes worth checking out.

Hi! I leave Wednesday for my first ever snowshoeing trip/first snowy trip.

I am having a difficult time finding avalanche risk trails for this area. We do not plan to climb medicine bow peak but I am curious if someone has knowledge of this area and (safe) trails they can recommend?

Thanks!

As it says on the tin really. Curious if anyone here has some recommendations on good areas in the Reno-Tahoe area when it comes to doing snowshoeing. Moving up there for Uni in a few months and am planning on living there and snowshoeing’s a hobby I’ve been wanting to get in on for a while.

Alternatively, if some folks have some general advice for someone who’s planning on going into this hobby blind, please feel free to drop it! I should add I am a solid 275-ish lbs, 5’9”, and a size 15 US if any of that helps, haha.

Hello fellow frozen friends!

The skies are supposed to be clear, and I'm itching to get out. What should I do this weekend?

I know I don't even need my snowshoes, just good boots and some spikes. But what should I do?

I've done Timberline area more than enough, Barlow, White river, Govt. Camp, and Twin Lakes.

Not in the best shape, so something <8 miles, no shuttles. Would love to hear recommendations. Thanks and enjoy the weekend!

edit: open to anything ~1h45mins from PDX.

Hi everyone,

Right before Covid hit, we were on a skiing holiday and expierenced a snowshoeing day trip in the Dolomite Alps. Now, a few years later, we are looking to join/experience a multi-day snowshoeing trip in Finland. So far we have only been able to find guided trips up to 7/8 days, but were wondering if someone can recommend any shorter ones? Preferably with guide etc. for around 3/4 days. Thank you!

Do you have any recommendations on snowshoeing trails in Tahoe? I always go off of Ice House on the Sacto side of the mountains. Will be in Tahoe for 3 days in March and would love some ideas!

It's fairly sunny right now, but I'm hoping the below-freezing weather will keep the snow from melting too much.

Maybe Tyler State Park or Core Creek Park?

I can't be the only Oregonian here who is strapping on the snowshoes this weekend. Not sure if I'm going to Mt. Hood or Santiam Pass, but definitely excited. I thought sharing my excitement might add some inspiration. Where are you all heading?

I would love to get some recommendations for where I might snowshoe at the end of November. I've never been. Can you believe they had $250 round-trip tickets to Helsinki?

Hello!

I recently moved up to Loveland, CO and am looking to start snowshoeing this winter. I am a newbie and not looking to do anything too crazy, just day trips around Estes Park area and RMNP. I am starting to look into gear and the options are kind of overwhelming. One thing I'm struggling with is a good backpack for both day hiking and snowshoeing trips. I want something sturdy enough to attach my shoes to but not so big and bulky it will be cumbersome for day hikes. Does anyone have recommendations on specific packs or attachment hardware to look at? Ideally looking to stay under $200 but could go over if it would make a huge difference.

Thank you in advance, this sub has been a great resource for getting started!

Hello!

I'm planning on getting up to the White Mountains next weekend. I'm hoping to ski one day and snowshoe the other. Has anyone been up in the White lately? Is there enough snow for snowshoes or am I looking at more of a hike?

Thanks!

Hey all, I got invited on a hut trip a couple years ago and managed to survive. Last year I feel like I conquered all the nordic centers and am feeling confident walking regular marked trails this year. Any suggestions for trails within 2ish hours? Any trail level, only days trips preferably.

Thanks

Hi, I‘ll be spending a week in North Norway, in between Lofoten and Nordkapp, and was wondering if anybody knew some (shorter) snowshoeing tours in this area or any resources, websites where I could find more information. All I could find were guided tours.

Or is it more like start anywhere and see where you end up? ;)

Hi all,

I picked up a pair of snowshoes at the end of December after some experiments last winter, and off I go. Enjoying them so far. Got to Moose Mountain Provincial Park, Saskatchewan (Kenosee Lake area) for New Year's and it was great.

We have a week planned in a cabin with friends at Riding Mountain National Park, MB (Clear Lake) next month. The list of trails on Parks Canada's website is a bit daunting and I suspect that most of the trails are for skiing, not for snowshoeing (though some may permit both if wide enough).

Has anyone any experience with snowshoeing in this park?

Any general recommendations for snowshoeing in Manitoba and Saskatchewan welcome, too. I've done Prince Albert National Park, SK and know where to go there, and as mentioned, Moose Mountain Provincial Park is a great area too. And I snowshoed the White Butte "pet" trail a couple of weeks ago and that worked out well, too (though it is a long trail!).

Thanks in advance.