Fimbulvetr Snowshoe

Now that our old wooden snowshoes have been repurposed as a log rack, we’re in the market for something swanky and new. Fimbulvetr ($450) fits the bill; they’re made of thermoplastic elastomer, an ultra-hard, lightweight, recyclable plastic. They also have an all-direction hinge, which eliminates the most awkward part of … Read More

Snowshoeing Close to Toronto

Snowshoeing has moved far beyond strapping those old wooden rackets that look like a John McEnroe special circa 1975. The footwear is now either made of lightweight carbon or aluminum frames. The geometric design shuns the old look and provides better floatation and uphill travel. The non-stick surface also allows … Read More

Snowshoe Off the Holiday Bulge

Over the holidays, you ate too much comfort and joy. And now you’re fat. Lucky for you, you live in one of the most beautiful spots on Earth, where you can hit the local mountains with naught but a pair of snowshoes and blast away all those holiday transgressions. Plus … Read More

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