First published 1998
Snowshoeing has exploded across America's winter landscape. Sales double annually as this ancient practice transforms into the nation's fastest growing winter sport, challenging snowboarding's popularity. Larry Olmsted chronicles this dramatic shift and reveals why millions now strap on modern snowshoes. New binding systems and lightweight designs have revolutionized the equipment, making snowshoes easier to use than ever before. Cross-country ski trails and snowmobile paths now welcome snowshoers wearing compact versions of traditional footwear. Hikers and backpackers have embraced winter exploration, discovering trails free from bugs, mud, and summer crowds. Alpine adventurers rely on snowshoes to reach remote peaks before switching to skis or boards. Olmsted examines every aspect of this sporting evolution, from equipment advances to new techniques. This comprehensive guide captures snowshoeing at its moment of mainstream breakthrough.
Genres: nature, adventure, sports, non-fiction
Vibes: informative, inspiring, thought-provoking
Tropes: informative-guide, niche-interest
160 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company