Where I live there is a coating of ice about two inches thick on my favorite trails where I walk my dog. I could probably stay home, or I could walk the same boring path around the block where I live, over and over again, but it is tedious, and I love getting out of my house and into the woods this time of year.
To survive the icy landscape, I have tried out different shoe solutions, anything to keep me falling on my behind. Sadly, one of my neighbors took quite a slip last month and now has one
Archives for February 2012
Snowshoeing 101
by Mackenzie M. February 28th, 2012 | Snowshoeing
Snowshoe Magazine (yes, it exists) and its website, along with hundreds of other websites, debuted large and detailed guides to snowshoeing for the average amateur this winter. No experience or knowledge is required to begin, as these guides tell the reader what to buy, where to go, how to begin, and important and helpful tips to make snowshoeing the best experience that it can be. Once the reader has completed all of the preparation, it is incredibly easy to participate in this thousand-year-old winter sport. The only requirements are a little bit of motivation, and a little bit of
Off Trail: Taking the Road Less Travelled
by Jessica B. February 24th, 2012 | Hiking
When my partner first suggested we plan an off trail hike, I was a bit nervous. While I’ve been hiking for years and feel prepared for anything, I have always felt safer knowing that on a trail you usually bump into someone, or can find your way if you get lost. If you run out of supplies or twist your ankle, even if your phone doesn’t work, you are never that far away from civilization. I know this isn’t always the case, as we often hike for days without seeing another soul, but it is the sense of safety
Bad Month for Fishing? Not Everywhere
by Mackenzie M. February 22nd, 2012 | Fishing
Anglers around the country always dread the month of February. The month is arguably the worst for fishing out of the entire year for a large number of reasons. The waters are cold, leaving the fish less active and feeding less, meaning they simply will not bite. The weather above the water can often be treacherous, and the temperatures can be frigid. Ice fishing is a solution for some, but many simply give up; however, there is one part of the country where fishing absolutely thrives during the month of February, although it might involve a lot of traveling
Making a Commitment to Hockey
by Jessica B. February 21st, 2012 | Winter Activities
If you haven’t heard a joke about the ferociousness of ice hockey parents or coaches, you must have been living under a rock for the last several years. While it is nice to see parents taking their children’s sports seriously, the level of seriousness to which people take ice hockey means you need to be ready for a serious level of commitment if your child (or you) decide to pursue ice hockey training.
One of the main reasons you need to be serious about your commitment from the get go - the costs. No matter what, you will need to
One of the main reasons you need to be serious about your commitment from the get go - the costs. No matter what, you will need to
