Snowshoeing is a convenient activity because you can go whenever and however long you choose. Also, you can go to the nearest field, park, hiking trail, or backcountry road for your snowshoe adventure. Snowshoes Modern snowshoes are built with a lightweight aluminum frame and a fabric deck. They are much smaller and more maneuvarable than traditional ash wood snowshoes. Snowshoes can also be rented at most outdoor shops.
Some people choose to use poles which provide more stability.
This is personal preference. While this is certainly not required, one may find them quite useful for a comfortable outing. The trailhead starts across the bridge and up the short hill. The Old Jardine Juniper Tree, which is thought to be more than 1500 years old, is still growing. Because this trail is well used during the winter, the trail is usually well marked in the snow.