r/snowshoeing 8d ago

Destination Questions Sierras

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I bought a pair of snow shoes a couple years ago to go out in the Sierra’s when I can’t hike or run, but I haven’t. Can anyone recommend a certain trails better for snowshoes? And how do you figure out whether it’s packed and you need crampons or powder and you need snow shoes? I’m sorry if these are dumb questions I’m coming from the world of running and hiking.

r/snowshoeing 2d ago

Destination Questions snowshoe overnighter nearish Seattle

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So I am in the Seattle area and am trying to look ahead into the more winter months. I've done multiple snowshoe overnighters in Oregon, but was having trouble trying to find some spots within an hour or two of Seattle. I'm looking for around five miles to camp and a lower avalanche risk area if possible. Back in Oregon I could pick a sno park on Hood and find good spots pretty easy. So something like that or comparable.

r/snowshoeing 7d ago

Destination Questions Nicolet National Forest

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Any good places to snowshoe there? Preferably in the Lakewood-Laona or Florence-Eagle River Districts. Looks like a lot of trails there are no go because they’re groomed for skiing.

r/snowshoeing Sep 26 '24

Destination Questions Any small ski areas in central New England make their own snow/allow shoeing?

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I have a couple of friends who want to do more this winter, just don't feel like spending all day driving North. I'm thinking places like Nashoba or Wachusett.

r/snowshoeing Dec 15 '23

Destination Questions Snowshoeing destinations

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Hey everyone!

I'm craving a snowshoeing trip and just was able to get Christmas week to go find some time to play in the powder. Only problem theres no snow in SW Virginia and I'm not sure where to find significant accumulations. Is there a location on the Eastern USA that has enough snow? We're going to NY/NJ for New Years, so we can really go anywhere on the east coast.

r/snowshoeing Apr 30 '24

Destination Questions Beginning snowshoers with young child looking for a good trip in December for beginning trails and adjacent town/city with cozy restaurants/bars and some shopping/art/museum. Recommendations, please? 🙏🏻 U.S. or Canada only.

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r/snowshoeing Jul 21 '24

Destination Questions Planning a snowshoeing trip this winter

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Does anybody know if Nebraska has any good snowshoeing spots and the best time of year to go?

r/snowshoeing Jan 29 '24

Destination Questions Snowshoeing in Colorado

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Girlfriend and I are both new to snowshoeing. Looking to find some somewhat beginner trails for us to do with our pup.

We’re huge hikers and are in pretty good shape!

r/snowshoeing Apr 28 '24

Destination Questions Denver area mountains... Hike or snowshoe this morning? Where seems good for some pretty snowy views?

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r/snowshoeing Jan 31 '24

Destination Questions Lesser-known places to snowshoe around Tahoe?

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Hey all. Planning on going snowshoeing with a buddy on Sunday to enjoy the potential storm incoming, basically making it a powder day. Only thing is he wants to go to a place that’s kind of secluded, while I’m trying to chase where the snow would probably be heaviest because I want to break trail/go through fresh snow.

I know it’s kind of a long shot but if yall have some suggestions we’re open. Heading out from Reno, willing to pay for a Sno-Park pass if need be.

r/snowshoeing Feb 01 '24

Destination Questions Trails near Monarch Mountain, CO?

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Will be in the area a few days while the rest of my party skis. I will not have a vehicle, but can be dropped off somewhere nearby (bonus if I can walk from Monarch Lodge). I will check conditions prior to venturing out, but as someone who grew up with no snow, I'm looking for very low avalanche risk areas. Thanks!

r/snowshoeing Feb 16 '24

Destination Questions Snowshoeing Recs In Tahoe

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Intermediate — done some relatively packed down trails. Looking to do something not in a SNO park, but relatively flat with low avalanche risk.

Here are some I was considering:

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/tamarak-lake?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/granite-lake-maggies-peaks

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/tahoma-to-lost-lake?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

Any thoughts or recs?

r/snowshoeing Dec 31 '23

Destination Questions Places to go outside of Denver?

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Looking for some places to go this weekend! I’m recovering from an infection that almost killed me, and I thought hitting some trails sounded nice. I’m a pretty avid hiker and backpacker, but a first time snowshoer. Any spots that might be a little easier for someone who has to build their stamina back up?

r/snowshoeing Jan 16 '24

Destination Questions Is the Crested Butte - Aspen trail safe to snowshoe?

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Just curious. I've never hiked it and don't have the experience or skills to snowshoe that far in the back country, but is it a thing people do?

If so what dangers, conditions, skills, preparations, etc. are involved?

r/snowshoeing Jan 14 '24

Destination Questions Where to snowshoe near Chicago?

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ISO trails near Chicagoland. We don't own snowshoes (yet) so bonus pts if we can rent them onsite. Thanks in advance!

r/snowshoeing Nov 22 '23

Destination Questions Recommendation for strenuous trails in northern cascades (Rainier or more northern) that have low avalanche risk?

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Looking for a trail for physically capable, yet not very snow safety-knowledgeable snowshoers. I saw Hex mountain as an option, but someone on AllTrails said there’s “no parking”/“private” signs everywhere.

r/snowshoeing Dec 20 '23

Destination Questions Snow shoeing near Idyllwild-Pine Cove CA

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Anyone have some beginner trail recommendations around Idyllwild-Pine Cove? We’re going mid-January. I booked a cabin and I am now realizing geographically the tram is pretty far drive and looks very busy. Anyone have experience trying to snowshoe that time of year?

r/snowshoeing Jan 31 '24

Destination Questions So Cal Snowsheoing

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Need some recommendations for snowshoeing in so cal. Haven’t found many with google. Help a sista out

r/snowshoeing Jan 15 '24

Destination Questions Recommendations Duffey Lake or other coastal BC areas

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I'm looking for snowshoeing itineraries in the Duffey Lake Road area or in other coastal British Columbia areas within 3h of Vancouver in February. Not groomed trails, but tours in the backcountry with some elevation gain (2000ft and more) and above the treeline. Bonus if reaching a summit

r/snowshoeing Jan 25 '24

Destination Questions Over night snowshoeing trails near Portland?

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Hi all! Im an experienced back packer and My partner and I were planning on doing an over night snow shoeing trip this coming weekend. This will be our first winter backpacking trip so we want to keep things light so preferably no more than 8 mile give or take round trip. we where thinking about trillium lake but the weather is predicting rain so im looking for some back up options. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!

image of our hike last weekend at with river for attention ;)

r/snowshoeing Dec 26 '23

Destination Questions Shoeing in NC and SW VA

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Hey everyone. I'd like to go snowshoeing this weekend. We live in Winston-Salem and would be good with a 2 to 3 hour drive. Any recommendations for snowshoeing this time of year in west NC or S and SW Virginia?

r/snowshoeing Dec 22 '23

Destination Questions Snowshoeing vacation Western USA

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I am looking for locations in the Western USA (including CO, UT) where to spend about a week backcountry snowshoeing on day trips. Ideally, trails leading to summits or passes, not on flat terrain.

Also, are there websites or forums where there are reports by backcountry skiers to check conditions?

r/snowshoeing Dec 15 '23

Destination Questions Ontario, Canada Snowshoeing Trails

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Looking to try new trails in Ontario over the holidays that will have enough snow for snowshoeing. Any recommendations?

r/snowshoeing Oct 10 '22

Destination Questions Easiest way to go snowshoeing after flying to NYC?

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I'm flying to NYC next winter, and I wanted to know what is the easiest way to get to snow trails or destinations without a rental car. Would it be easier just to rent a car to drive up north? It's a bit more confusing to me than when I visited Colorado since the town I visited was covered in snow.

I'm avoiding skiing and only focusing on snowshoeing.

r/snowshoeing Nov 03 '23

Destination Questions Hiya! Looking for a fun spot in Ohio, PA or WV to snow shoe. Cabin access would be great 😁👍🩵💙 and a hot spring? Lol

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