Why Snowshoeing Is the Ultimate Holiday-Season Activity.
As the holidays roll in, the flurry of plans, family visits, and unplugged downtime starts to build. This year, instead of fighting for slope time or hiding indoors, consider snowshoeing — a simple, joyful way to bring people together, fill the quiet hours meaningfully, and make memories that last. Here’s why snowshoeing stands out this holiday season:
1. Inclusive fun for ALL ages & abilities
One of the greatest things about snowshoeing is how accessible it is. As we highlighted earlier, if you can walk, you can snowshoe. That means grandma, the cousins, your partner, and even kids can all join in.During the holidays, when generations gather and people’s interests diverge (some want cocoa, others want fresh air), snowshoeing gives everyone a chance to take part. You don’t need to be a ski pro, you don’t need fancy gear (beyond your snowshoes) — you just strap in and go.
2. A perfect alternative when the slopes aren’t their thing
Not everyone in your group wants to spend hours in lift lines, skiing moguls, or navigating busy runs. Some might prefer a mellow trail, a peaceful vista, or simply being outside rather than racing downhill. That’s where snowshoeing shines.It gives you the outdoor, winter-adventure feel without the pressure of high-speed alpine runs. While some family members carve the slopes, others can explore a quiet forest under snow, laugh at snow-covered trees, watch the kids bound ahead, and return to hot cocoa with smiles.
3. Fills the downtime meaningfully.
Holiday breaks often leave “empty” pockets of time: mornings before dinners, afternoons between visits, or calm evenings when most activities wind down. Snowshoeing is an ideal way to fill those hours:
- A mid-morning outing, fresh air and movement before returning for the next round of festivities.
- An afternoon trail stroll with family, instead of another screen-hour.
- A twilight snowshoe under the stars — peaceful, low-key, memorable. It’s a low-stress, high-reward way to inject fresh energy into the holiday flow.
4. Builds connection away from distractions
In the holiday rush, phones, dinners, shopping, and travel can dominate. Snowshoeing offers a break from all that: you walk together, talk, laugh, take in winter landscapes, maybe stop for a hot drink mid-trail. Because it’s slower, you see and hear each other — you’re present.Whether it’s catching up with a sibling you haven’t seen in months, letting a parent or grandparent lead the way, or giving kids their moment in charge on the trail — snowshoeing fosters genuine connection.
5. Explore winter in a new way
The holidays often bring familiar settings — home-town, family cabin, local resort. But snowshoeing opens up a different view of winter: quiet trails, fresh tracks, pristine meadows, snowy ridges you might otherwise miss.You don’t have to commit to epic backcountry climbs (though if you want to, we’ve got you) — you can stroll, laugh, pause, reflect. The novelty of it adds to the holiday magic.
6. Gear that becomes a tradition.
When you gift snowshoes (or shop them for your own use), you’re investing in something that keeps giving. Next year you’ll be able to say: “Remember that time we took off through the firs with Grandma behind us?” Those images become part of family lore.
It’s more than just one outing — it sets up a tradition of winter togetherness.
How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Snowshoe Outing
- Choose a trail that fits the slowest person in your group. Gentle grades, scenic views, maybe a loop with a hot-chocolate stop.
- Pack layers, warm drink, and a small treat — make the outing feel special.
- Let younger or older folks set the pace. Celebrate when someone new reaches a milestone (first time on snowshoes!) Pair the outing with the rest of your holiday plans: e.g., 10 a.m. trail, then return for lunch and board games.
- Consider snowshoe gear for stocking stuffers — poles, gaiters, hot drink thermos — things that add to the experience.
This holiday season, don’t just stay inside until the next party or event. Strap on your snowshoes, step out into fresh air, and share something simple but unforgettable with your people. Snowshoeing isn’t just an activity — it’s a way to connect, laugh, explore, and carve a memory in winter’s quiet canvas.
So whether you’re gifting new snowshoes or grabbing your own for the outing, make this holiday one where the trails become part of the story. Because at Tubbs, we believe winter isn’t a season to wait out — it’s a season to step into.
Here’s to snowy paths, full hearts, and the joy of being together.
— The Tubbs Team