5/5 I am also now in better physical condition-- going up 3,000+ feet (900+ m) with up to 35 pounds (16 kg) strapped to me (which included 3L water and up to three types of traction) is VERY demanding!! Throughout each subsequent year, I used future snowshoeing as my motivation to increase my physical conditioning program.
This was all win-win! END
4/ Did a similar thing this recent winter (year 5), but spanning two different trails (on several separate trips), each with some steep sections as a challenge.
Conclusion--
I LOVE it! I'm so glad I ventured out of my comfort zone and kept challenging myself (slowly, systematically, and safely) to increasingly difficult experiences. I now have a good set of techniques (upon which I keep building). (CONT)
3/ In preparation, I scouted out several trails in the summer as potential candidates for #snowshoeing to the summit. My major criteria were 1) manageable water crossings in the winter and 2) class I trail with no section that would be too steep for snowshoes. I found a suitable trail for that and then summited it three times the following winter (year 4). (CONT)
2/ Independent of the pandemic, I also had an urge to enjoy the mountains after the fall season concludes my regular three-season backpacking. Starting very slowly/carefully, I initially only ventured on low-elevation and gently sloped trails, staying below any summit. By the end of year 3, I had developed enough experience and techniques across a wide range of trail conditions, that I decided I was ready to attempt a summit in the winter. (CONT)
1/ As #winter in the #mountains winds down, I am concluding my fifth year of #snowshoeing in the mountains. So many great memories, so much to reflect. I began doing serious snowshoeing in the mountains around the peak of the pandemic (winter 2020/2021) when I needed to get outside. (CONT) #MountainMonday #PhotoMonday
A surprising number of large feline prints in the snow today. Most likely a Canada Lynx, although we also have cougars and bobcats in the area. #SnowShoeing
Deserts one day, high mountain snowshoeing the next. Today we have been above Capileira on our snowshoes. The snowshoeing is incredible at the moment, even though we had threatening storm clouds around it didn't start snowing until we had reached the cars on our return.
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At the SW end of the Sierra Nevada, 2400 meters above the valley floor rises the Cerro de Caballo (3009m).
Today we saw it's summit for the first time in over a week. The snowshoeing, ski touring and mountaineering opportunities will be amazing once the snows have consolidated. Looks like at least another week of unsettled weather to come first.
Maine Special Olympians return home from games in Italy https://www.byteseu.com/839527/ #AlpineSkiing #athletes #Italy #Maine #Portland #Snowshoeing #SpecialOlympics #WorldGames
#Hiking the ridge of a mountain gives nonstop great views. This was my view when I snowshoed up to this ridge last month in the White #Mountains, #NewHampshire. I’ve hiked long sections of this ridge in the past, but only went a short distance this time. So great to be up there! #FootpathFriday #winter #snowshoeing
It's stunning up in the Sierra Nevada mountains right now. Windchill is severe but it didn't stop these guys enjoying their third day of an Alpine Introduction Course.
Here is a peaceful scene from last week’s #snowshoeing adventure in the White #Mountains of #NewHampshire. I had been snowshoeing for 3.5 hours and had only seen one person. I was completely alone in my thoughts being one with #nature! So wonderful! #FootpathFriday #winter #hiking
Another Weekend, Another Snowshoe Adventure
I revisited snowshoeing in the Karwendel. Despite icy challenges, I found joy in the solitude and beauty of winter’s embrace. With new insights gained, this outing became more than just a hike; it was a meditative experience among the tranquil snow.
https://www.franzgraf.de/blog/2025/another-weekend-another-snowshoe-adventure/
