History 101: Snowshoes
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.
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Getting Off the Beaten Path on Mt. Hood
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.
New to Snowshoeing Series (Part 3): Fuel=Energy
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.
New to Snowshoeing Series, Part 2: Training Your Way to a Happy Day
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.
New to Snowshoeing Series, Part 1: Get Suited Up
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.
The Most Underrated Winter Endurance Sport
Atlas Team Member Karen Melliar-Smith Over the river and through the woods….Thanks to Beaver Creek for once again putting on a great snowshoe race, which has to be the most underrated winter endurance sport. And to Atlas Snowshoe Co. for engineering some great running snowshoes, I am sure I test them to their limits.
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