Tips & Advice from All Mountain Sports
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Avoiding Backpacking Pain
I have been on far too many backpacking trips that left me limping. I found out the hard way that pain in the feet, calves and back make those beautiful vistas a little less appealing. Time and mental notes have left me with a list of solutions for these common problems. These things take a little more time and preparation, but are worth every effort. ... [Read more of this review]
Women and Their Backpacks
After purchasing your backpack, we hope that you use it for some adventurous backcountry trips. The women at AlpineWoman have gone on some of these very adventures ourselves, and want to offer you some of the wisdom we have acquired. Having been on a variety of trips with both men and women, we have concluded that women have some unique challenges and... [Read more of this review]
Backcountry Nutrition
For individuals who have never spent much time venturing outdoors, it is important to realize that nutrition concerns differ considering your location, chosen activity, altitude and weather. Women usually take their nutrition pretty seriously and tend to value a good meal, simple or elaborate as it may be. On extended trips it is very difficult to... [Read more of this review]
Hygiene and Femininity in the Backcountry
The term “hygienic” takes on a whole new meaning the further you are from a sink, shower, and toilet. Learning to redefine your previous understanding of feminine hygiene is important when wandering into the backcountry for any extended period of time, (even one night of camping, for some). Here are a few tips to make this transition a little... [Read more of this review]
Snowshoeing Technique Basics
Snowshoeing technique is essentially as easy as walking. On flat ground, or on a slope that is mild to moderate, all you have to do is put one foot in front of the other and go. Scott at eSnowshoes.com in Colorado says, “If you can walk, you can snowshoe and after your first three steps, your already an intermediate snowshoer!” The greatest... [Read more of this review]
Factors on Snowshoe Size
As you probably know there are hundreds of different snowshoes available today. With all those choices come different sizes as well. So why do they make so many different sizes? It’s a personal thing. Determining the size of your snowshoes depends on your weight, how you plan to use them, what you plan to carry and what kind of snow you will be... [Read more of this review]
Why Do Snowshoes Have Different Shapes?
Snowshoes have made a lot of progress since the old days! Traditionally, snowshoes were large and oval, but now the size has been reduced and the shapes are more streamlined, but still the snowshoes all have very different shapes. There are two main shapes of snowshoes: Rounded Tails Pointed Tails So what’s the difference? The rounded tails... [Read more of this review]
The Snowshoeing Fitness Dividend
Snowshoeing at any level is good for your body. At its most fundamental, this low-impact activity also boasts an injury rate so low that injuries are not even an issue. Spills tend to be gentle, and because every step and stride is different, muscles and joints are not even susceptible to the kind of overuse or repetitive motion problems that plague... [Read more of this review]
Snowshoeing: How Far? How Fast?
When you begin planning your first snowshoe outing, how do you select a trail to match your stamina and ability? Experience is the best way, but if you don’t have a lot of Backcountry experience, you can tap into the knowledge of someone who has. If you are new to winter walking or hiking, you can sign up for an introductory program at an outdoor... [Read more of this review]
Snowshoeing Clothing Basics
Dress in layers and be prepared to shed or add layers if you heat up or cool down or if the weather changes abruptly, as it often does in Colorado’s high country. Thermal underwear, windproof pants, an insulating layer of synthetic fleece or wool and a windproof and water-repellent shell jacket are the basic components of a layering system. Some... [Read more of this review]
