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Snowshoe Safety: Keeping your family safe during snowshoeing trips

Snowshoeing is a great sport for nearly anyone looking to get some winter recreation in. It's easy to get into, does not require too much special equipment, and can be enjoyed by all ages and experience levels.

However, with snowshoeing there are a few items one should consider before going out for a walk. Canadian winters especially, get quite cold and gusts of cold wind or puddles of slush can turn a fun snowshoeing day into a sour one.

Getting the right sized snowshoe

The right sized snowshoe is one of the key factors in what will make your trip enjoyable or an unexpected tough walk. When picking your size of snowshoe, your weight as well as the weight of the gear and clothing you plan to wear is ideal for measure. We provide a sizing chart that makes it quite easy to figure out what snowshoe will work best for you. Most winter gear and clothing will add about 10-15lbs so you can easily work from that.

Dressing appropriately
  1. First, make sure you know how cold it's going to be! Turn on the weather forecast and get an overview for the day.
  2. Bundle up accordingly to the weather. Water or wind resistant gear is great to wear as an outer layer while wearing a thicker jacket and pants underneath for extra warmth. 
  3. Wear wool socks and a nice pair of boots to keep your foot warm. Insulated boots are usually the best but a good pair of thick socks does wonders.
  4. Get a hat with earflaps or one that covers your ears as well. About 40 percent of heat loss comes from your head.
  5. Put on a pair of gloves that are water resistant. Many snowshoes, including our Bigfoot Snowshoes have ratchet-style bindings making it easy to put the snowshoe on even with gloves. The water resistance will help when you want to remove your snowshoes, as they will become wet with melted snow.

Bring some water, snacks

Since snowshoeing is an aerobic activity you may sweat and get hungry. Although you are in cold weather and it may not feel like you need water, it's a good idea to bring. Personally, I enjoy bringing a mug of hot tea with lemon and sugar. The tea warms you up and the lemon and sugar combination will fill your body with more electrolytes. For snacks, the most popular is granola in any form. You can buy some bars from the super market or simply make your own and bag it. It's full of nutrients and energy that's totally good for you!

Stay in a group

Although snowshoeing is a very peaceful activity, it's still recommended to go with someone. Winter can be tough with large hills of snow, gusts of wind, or small streams of water where you're not sure how thick the ice is. Go with your family or a group of friends and stick together. Bring a cellphone and place it in a water-proof backpack so that if you lose touch you can easily get back with each other.

Most of all, have fun!

Snowshoeing is a great sport for anyone and of all ages. If you haven't tried it yet, we recommend you check out our Bigfoot Snowshoes and take a browse around. We'll be happy to help you with any questions you may have!

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Need help deciding on which size of Snowshoes to get?

This is one of the most frequent questions we hear at Bigfoot Snowshoes every year and there are very important factors to look at and they are the frame and weight.   

     Bigfoot Snowshoes have made it pretty simple to choose the right sized snowshoe frame by constructing them in six different sizes which are 19", 22", 25", 27", 30" and 34" frames.  These sizes are designed to support the different weights of each snowshoer. As you will see below there is a great and easy to follow chart on Bigfootsnowshoes.com which allows you to easily pick off which weight catergory you are in and in turn which snowshoe size best fits you.

Snowshoe Model Size (Length x Width) & Weight (pair) Your Weight
* Including 10-15 pounds for gear.
Adventure Sport 19" 19 inch x 8 inch, 4.2 lbs 50-100 lbs
Adventure Sport 22" 22 inch x 8 inch, 4.4 lbs 80-130 lbs
Adventure Sport 25" 25 inch x 8 inch, 4.6 lbs 120-170 lbs
Adventure Sport 27" 27 inch x 8 inch, 4.8 lbs 150-200 lbs
Adventure Sport 30" 30 inch x 9 inch, 5.0 lbs 170-220 lbs
Adventure Sport 34" 34 inch x 9 inch, 5.2 lbs 200-300 lbs
Powder Pro 22" 22 inch x 8 inch, 3.8 lbs 80-130 lbs
Powder Pro 25" 25 inch x 8 inch, 4.0 lbs 120-170 lbs
Powder Pro 27" 27 inch x 8 inch, 4.2 lbs 150-200 lbs
Powder Pro 30" 30 inch x 9 inch, 4.4 lbs 170-220 lbs

    The one key thing to remember is do not take your weight only, you must factor in the weight of your clothing and gear as many times gear may weigh up to 30-40 lbs. With that being said the best way to look at it with all your gear what would be your total weight and that would be the best size to get.

There is a very popular saying at Bigfoot Snowshoes and that is, "it never hurts to move up a size only to move down one". What this means is as the snowshoe frame gets bigger it covers more surface area. If you are someone who just say for this story is 140 lbs with all your gear you should be looking at the Adventure 25" size. If you were for example going to move up to the Adventure 27" it would hurt you at all as a snowshoer as it will cover more surface area which will make you sink much less. If you were however to go with the 22" it may be easier to walk in as they are much shorter in length but since there is not as much surface area getting covered you will sink in the snow.

Snowshoes are a great way to have some fun in the snow and get a great workout in and what better way to get out there then to be properly equiped with Bigfoot Snowshoes. Of course if you wish to discuss this anymore or have any other snowshoe related questions you can always call Bigfoot Snowshoes at 877-888-7426 Toll free.

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Hiking and Snowshoeing in Toronto and the GTA

Hiking is a great way to get a nice work out while enjoying the nature in your area, it's great for the entire family and you can plan out a short or long treck depending on your expertise or day plan! When the snow hits the ground, we love to use our Bigfoot Snowshoes as means of getting around. They're easy to put on and come at a budget friendly price. 

First, there are a variety of Toronto walking clubs that are great for someone who wants something light to start with before getting into more serious hikes.
  • Toronto Bruce Trail Club organizes carpool or bus hikes to bring people out of the city to the different parts of the Bruce Trail surrounding Toronto.
  • High Park Family Nature Walks are a great way to enjoy one of the most beautiful parks in Toronto with a bunch of new friends. Check the website for updates on events!
  • The Toronto Ornithological Club is a great way for a hobbyist bird watcher to join some like-minded people. Meetings run from September to June, on Mondays.
How about some trails? Toronto has many long ravines, making it perfect for hiking.

  • The Waterfront Trail is a very long trail coming in at 350km. It runs from the western shore of Lake Ontario near Stoney Creek all the way to Quinte West (which is just before Belleville).  There are many access points from within Toronto and Mississauga and although this trail is groomed, it provides some amazing natural sights.
  • The Humber River Trail is 32km and a great beginners trail, running along the west side of the city's central core it is easily accessible to anyone living downtown. The best spot for this trail is just below Eglinton Ave., going south along it. This trail is shared, so you will be hiking with cyclists. The trail can be accessed via dozens of locations including through some of Toronto's parks: South Humber Park, Lambton Woods Park, The Humber Marshes, and King's Mill Park to name a few!
  • Don River Trail is 20km, an easy hike, and also located in the central area of the city east of Yonge St. You can access it from a variety of sites including the currently-being-renovated Don Valley Brickworks. This trail is also near some great neighbourhoods like Rosedale which have their own great scenery. 
  • Rouge River Trail is a nice and easy 10km which is full of wild life! Foxes, rabbits, racoons, pheasant, deer, and more. Starts just above the 401 just to the south of the Toronto Metro Zoo and stretches all the way down to Lake Ontario. This is a luscious, 11,000 acre area for you to explore!
  • Tommy Thompson Park is 9km and a simple trail. This entire trail is man made and a great testament to how we can develop a natural habitat with some effort. This is one of the best bird siting areas in the city with almost 300 different species identified: Terns, Geese, Sandpipers, Gulls and Black Crowned Herons. The hiking along this area is mostly paved but there are many shorter trails that connect to it, making it a great one to explore.
There are many more trails and areas to explore in Toronto. We recommend checking out Hiking in the Toronto Region as well as the official map of Toronto's Parks & Trails.

Finally, as mentioned earlier in the post. Snowshoeing is a great way to get by the trails in the winter. Bigfoot Snowshoes start at a low price and you can easily outfit your entire family for under $200, including accessories - Something that is tough to do with most other snowshoe brands.

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