snowshoeing
Walking on powder
Snowshoeing is walking over snow while wearing snowshoes—flat, broad frames that distribute weight to prevent sinking into deep snow.
The activity ranges from practical winter travel to recreational hiking: We went snowshoeing in the backcountry.
It requires less skill than skiing and has become popular as winter exercise.
Precipitation of frozen crystals
- coldLow temperature state
- powderFine dry particles
- flurryBrief burst of activity
- freezingExtremely cold
frost · ice · blizzard · avalanche · whiteout · layering · hypothermia · frostbite
Path through wilderness
- pathwayDesignated route for travel
- routePath from A to B
- trackPath or monitored route
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
wilderness · forest · woodland · meadow · clearing · valley · ridge · cross-country
Things that secure together
- deckingOutdoor wooden flooring
- cramponsSpiked boot attachments
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- polesLong sticks or extremities
cleats · frames · flotation · composite · traditional · modern · recreational · mountaineering
Recreational trail walking
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- exploringTraveling to learn firsthand
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
nature · outdoors · leisure · exercise · pastime · photography · solitude · meditation
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- fitnessGood physical shape
- workoutStructured physical exercise
calories · endurance · conditioning · glutes · quadriceps · climbing · ascending · striding
Ankle-covering footwear
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- gore-texBreathable waterproof membrane
mukluks · insole · liner · moisture-wicking · neoprene · overboots
Speed competition sport
- runningSwift foot travel
- biathlonTwo-sport winter competition
- orienteeringCompetitive terrain navigation sport
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
snowfall
Precipitation of frozen crystals
freezing · frost · ice · blizzard · avalanche · whiteout · layering · hypothermia · frostbite · sub-zero
trail
Path through wilderness
backcountry · wilderness · forest · woodland · meadow · clearing · valley · ridge · cross-country · powder
bindings
Things that secure together
- deckingOutdoor wooden flooring
- cramponsSpiked boot attachments
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
poles · cleats · frames · flotation · composite · traditional · modern · recreational · mountaineering · running
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- exploringTraveling to learn firsthand
adventure · nature · outdoors · leisure · exercise · pastime · photography · solitude · meditation
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
workout · calories · endurance · conditioning · glutes · quadriceps · climbing · ascending · striding · pacing
boots
Ankle-covering footwear
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
gore-tex · mukluks · insole · liner · moisture-wicking · neoprene · overboots
racing
Speed competition sport
- runningSwift foot travel
- biathlonTwo-sport winter competition
- orienteeringCompetitive terrain navigation sport
competitive · sprint · relay · mountaineering · peak-bagging
- AdirondacksLake Placid, Blue Mountain, Marcy, wilderness areas, lean-tos
- trail activitieshiking, trail running, mountain biking, backpacking, trail walking
- winter skillsskiing, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing, layering
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- winterice, cold, frozen, frost, icicle
- outdoor adventurebackpacking, camping, campsite, trail, mountaineering
snowshoeingswimming
Locomotion through water
beach walking · desert hiking · wading · surfing · paddleboarding
snowshoeingsummer hiking
Walking outdoors in warmth
beach walking · desert hiking · beach combing · jungle trekking · hiking
- snowshoeing trailsRoutes for wide-footed trekking
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