Early in the morning they would load a big toboggan with bacon, sausage, eggs, and cookware and trek back into the forest. The whole family would help pull the toboggan, especially up hills. Upon arriving they would prepare the rest of the food and feast on the still steaming oatmeal dressed up with honey and thick cream to provide the finishing touches. After breakfast they would work to prepare the area for their next outing and then snowshoe home. In the thousands of years since its invention, the snowshoe has produced a variety of types or styles.
Today there are basically three styles in widespread use.
Boots must be worn to ensure warmth and a proper fit in the snowshoes. Also gloves or mittens, and a warm jacket should be worn. Snowpants, long underwear and a scarf are also recommended.