Snowshoe

Planning a first snowshoe outing? These guides cover what snowshoes are, whether boots are enough, how hard it is, how long a loop takes, clothes, kids, and how it differs from skiing. You walk. The shoe keeps you on top of the snow. Search a ZIP when you are ready to find a tour or center.

Want edges and a lift? See the Skiing & Snowboarding.

Quick Facts

• Experience needed: none
• Typical product: rental + marked trail, or a short guided walk
• If you can hike, you can usually snowshoe
• Filter: Snowshoe tours
• Best for: people who want winter outside without a lesson
• Slower than it looks. Bring water.

Start here

• What Is Snowshoeing?
• Snowshoeing vs Hiking in Winter Boots
• Is Snowshoeing Hard?
• Snowshoeing vs Skiing
• How Much Does Snowshoeing Cost?
• What to Wear Snowshoeing
• What to Rent vs Bring
• Common First-Time Snowshoe Questions

Beginner Fundamentals

• What Does Snowshoeing Feel Like?
• How Long Does Snowshoeing Take?
• Snowshoeing vs Cross-Country Skiing

Safety and Planning

• Is Snowshoeing Safe?
• Snowshoeing With Kids