Did you know?

• 46% of snowshoers are women.


• You burn 45% more calories snowshoeing than walking or running at the same speed.


• Snowshoeing uses every major muscle group at relatively high intensity for extended periods of time, thus requiring high caloric expenditure.

• Cross country skiing burns more calories per hour than any other sport.


• Cross country skiing is an ideal cross-training sport for running or biking.


• Crosscountry skiing is one of the most affordable snow sport activities. A day trip costs, on average, $12 for a trail pass (for those who already have equipment) or $35 for trail pass, rental equipment and a lesson.

Check out here for more fun snowshoeing facts and here for cross country skiing facts.