Planning a winter girls trip is always exciting—until the logistics start piling up. Expensive ski rentals, conflicting athletic abilities, and that one friend who just wants to sit in the lodge can turn a dreamy getaway into a group chat headache. But what if there was a winter activity that checked all the boxes—fun, affordable, inclusive, and adventure-packed? Enter snowshoeing.
From Europe to North America to Asia, people began using snowshoes over 4,000 years ago out of a basic need to explore new territories and to find food in the winter.
By Adam Chase, Atlas Team Captain Even though Mt. Hood is just a 90-minute drive from downtown Portland and considered PDX’s playground, the amount of snow the upper regions of the volcanic and glacial mountain receives keeps the hoards away, leaving its open wilderness and National Forest areas wide open for exploration.
In Part 3 of our “New to Snowshoeing” series (which isn’t just for newbies!) we’ll be discussing fuel, nutrition, and hydration. The third major piece of the goal-conquering puzzle. If you missed part 1, you’ll find it here If you missed part 2, get it now.
This article is the second part in our “New to Snowshoeing” series. (If you missed part 1, you can find it here.) But it isn’t just for people who are new to snowshoeing; these tips are also great for snowshoers who are looking to tackle a new goal such as summiting a major peak.
Perhaps you received some fancy new Atlas snowshoes as an awesome holiday gift… Maybe you’re making a New Year’s resolution to spend more time outside (even in the winter)… Or you could be trying to win the office step competition for bragging rights… Whatever your reason, snowshoeing is the answer.