Snowshoeing
These wide-decked Tubbs snowshoes are perfect for long hauls and large loads.
These TSL snowshoes are best for day-long adventures over varied terrain.
New to snowshoeing? Check out this stable snowshoe for beginners.
Great shoe for deep powder and big mountains
Best shoe for the mini mountaineer
Check out this staff favorite voted best-all-around snowshoe.
This ultralight aluminum-based snowshoe will keep you moving fast.
Comfortable and stable straps win this snowshoe the best binding award.
These bargain snowshoes–under $200–excelled on rolling hills and meadows.
For extreme waterproofing at a good price, you can't beat these insulated, high cut boots.
3 tips for conquering hills and steep trails
Want to hike visit Yellowstone in winter? Follow our guide to get all the winter highlights.
With the cold driving away crowds, National Parks are a delight to visit in winter. Here's our top picks.
Follow these tips to fix any snowshoe problem you meet on the trail.
Keep your feet warm and dry while snowshoeing, camping, and shoveling the driveway with the Columbia Ice Dragon, North Face Ice Storm GTX, and Kamik Patriot.
Keep your feet toasty with these 6 tricks
3 tips for conquering snowy hills and steep climbs
Lake effect snow and a vast virgin forest make this a spectacular winter getaway for skiing and snowshoeing
Snowshoe to a scenic high balcony
A favorite among mountaineers
Stay cozy this winter by bedding down in a heated cabin or yurt.
Bust out of winter doldrums on one of these stellar snowshoe routes.
Winter warmth is easy with these tips from arctic explorers, cold-weather experts, and army docs.
Watching snow fall is a backcountry joy--unless it's barreling 80 mph down a mountain and you're in its path.
Can't wait for the snow to melt? Get warmed up at Minnesota's Jay Cooke State Park.
How to travel safely across four seasons of white.
Follow these tips when you embark on your next snowshoeing journey.
Follow these tips before you embark on your next winter snowshoeing journey.
Get up close and personal with all those snowshoe parts.
The size and type you'll need depends on your weight (with pack) and the snow type you expect to encounter.
Need someplace to go shoe with your snowshoes? Whet your whistle with one of these great places.
Take BACKPACKER's quiz to quickly determine where your natural ability directs you.
When the rest of the East is bare, snowshoers can find plenty of powder in New York's Five Ponds Wilderness.
When the white stuff piles up, work together to break a trail.
Hike this crown of North Cascades National Park, Washington.
Extend the hiking season at these three destinations, all perfect for winter newbies.
Stomp and glide at Wild River State Park, where no snow monsters are allowed.
Techniques for winter trekking. Find out the advantages snowshoes provide for getting over hill and dale.
Tips to take with you when the winter snow flies in camp.
When temps warm but the going's still snowy, strap on snowshoes to reach Washington's hidden camping gems.
It may be winter, but that's no reason to stop hiking.