Some Harsh Realities of Snowshoeing

Here are some realities that many people probably never hear before venturing out on snowshoes for the first time. Snowshoeing is fun and it's an awesome way to get to places that are otherwise unreachable during the winter in snowy regions, but you need to have reasonable expectations. I hope some beginners will be able to benefit from this advice and get into snowshoeing safely and with maximum enjoyment.

Also, I forgot to mention it, but it is best to snowshoe with others, especially if you are going into backcountry or on a difficult trail. Companions will be able to assist regaining one's feet, and can greatly improve the odds in case of emergency or extreme weather.