Depending on where you plan to explore on your snowshoes, there are some must-have items to make your trip safer and more enjoyable.
Recreational/Trail-use trips:
- Small day pack
- Water (16 oz/hr)
- Trail snacks (snowshoeing burns 420 – 1,000 cal/hr!)
- Adjustable Poles
- Sunscreen
- Camera and/or binoculars
Backcountry/Off-trail trips:
- First Aid Kit
- Detailed map of the area, compass and/or GPS unit
- Headlamp
- Multi-tool for repairs
- Matches or Lighter
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe if travelling into avalanche-prone areas