Today, snowshoeing has become a popular activity, as recreation-minded people search for ways to get outdoors and enjoy winter's beauty. Snowshoeing in the 1990s is appealing because it is an activity that the whole family can enjoy. Fifteen minutes and a few inches of snow is all you need to get started.
Equipment is easy to use and inexpensive, compared to gearing-up costs for other sports.
The nearest field, golf course, trail or wooded area is your playground. And remember, snowshoes are one of the best commuting vehicles when snow shuts down the city and driving is out of the question. Snowshoes have been around since the first Asians trekked across the Bering Strait land bridge into North America. In the early 1970s, Sherpa created a small, lightweight snowshoe of aluminum. The new materials made shoes easier to maneuver and control than ash wood predecessors.