Ten Great Reasons to Snowshoe!

With the massive east coast snowstorms this past weekend it's time to grab a pair of snowshoes and get outside and enjoy the winter weather.

There are many reasons to snowshoe, here are 10 of my favorites;

1. It's quiet out in the woods, no traffic to worry about, no crowds, just you and the snow.
2. What else are you going to do with the snow? It's here, just stop fighting it and have some fun.
3. Falling in the snow doesn't hurt as much as falling on the road or sidewalk. Usually there is just one Ooomph and then dusting off the snow.
4. Being slow can be blamed on the big shoes and deep snow, not the realities of age and fat.
5. Two miles of snowshoeing counts as five running on the roads.
6. The trails are mother nature's bathroom facilities.
7. It's still a weird, extreme, sport. Who wants to be like the masses? Choose to be different.
8. No need for headphones and music. Just listen to the sounds of the woods and your snowshoes.
9. It's fun to trip cross-country skiers as they glide by (kidding).
10. When you are finished snowshoeing a hot shower feels like heaven.

And one bonus reason - there are times I'm injured and struggling to run but can go out and snowshoe with little/no issue. Maybe my stride is different, maybe it's the slower pace or softer surface, but it  can surprisingly work.