A quick 35 min training session to test out a new pack and get a little lunch-time training in.
If you still haven’t had your fill of snowshoeing this year and live in the area, I recommend checking out Okemo. From what I’ve found, they have the best uphill travel policy around, allowing guests to use any open trails, free of charge.
Geek Stats
Lower World Cup Ski Trail || Distance: 1 mile || Duration: ~50 min (~20 min change into snowboarding gear and snowboard down) || Gain/Loss: +1,000 || Max Elevation: 2,156′ || Difficulty: Strenuous
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Gear
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- Trew BeWild Jacket
- My go to weatherproof shell, whether I’m hiking in the rain, in a snowstorm, or just need something to break the wind. Over the last year it’s also gotten tons of use on the ski slopes, worn over a down sweater. Despite being thing and lightweight, it’s proven to be durable.
- I/O Merino
- Deuter Futrua Pro 44 EL
- Tubbs Flex VRT WOMENS
- Trew BeWild Jacket