There are a lot of fun things to do in the winter & one of the most fun and less expensive activities is snowshoeing.
There are many great places to go with many great adventures in the outdoors that you never see in the summertime. The sun coming over iced covered trees in the morning. a rabbit jumping out and bouncing in the snow ahead. You can go at your own pace and only as far as you are comfortable.
The state of New york has many areas to snowshoe and because of it’s location, there is always snow in our Capital Region.
Naturaly there is going to be a learning curve to any new activity, but get out there and enjoy yourself.
There are even moonlit tours in many areas with guides for kids.
One detailed outfitter we have come across for information on places to stay, things to do, & just general outdoor fun is set up for people with experience in this area & for the new also. A lot of fun for everyone.
If your snowshoeing adventure takes you out over night you will want to invest in camping equiptment. A good tent will make all the difference in the world.
We all have done camping in the summer when its warm outside, with the sun shining high in the sky or the rain coming down upon us.
We know how to pack and what to bring for most any condition in the summer,
but have you considered going out on those long trails & pitching a tent in the winter ?
There is so much we don’t see in the summer on our trips to the woods.
But on our winter camping adventures into the wilderness we find animals in a different environments.
Birds looking for food in different places, deer & other animals staying together for warmth
Many winter camping adventures have taken me to places
that would never be seen the same way in the summer, with snow covered landscapes, Ice covered rivers &
a different piece of nature that you would never imagine could change so much with the season changing.
you will want to research different things you want to take to stay warm. Lightweight but warm clothes. A good sleeping bag. And for goodness sakes don’t forget the camera.
Make sure you choose a good tent & one that is made for these winter camping adventures. There are many good resources for this. One article I like tells about the
investments of different types of camping tents.
If you do decide to go out in the winter, the best advice I have is watch the weather forecast, pack warm & read up on the things you may encounter in your area first.
In my opinion its one of the nicest quietest time of year. where you can actually hear and see
what the animals in nature are doing to survive. We can learn a lot from them if we listen and watch.
Be prepared for the worst things & enjoy the outdoors.