Snowshoeing: The splendors of winter at your fingertips

If you’re walking on flat ground, you can amble as you normally would in boots, but with your feet a bit further apart to avoid trampling your snowshoes.

A rise is on the horizon? If you are lucky enough to be treading on soft, powdery snow, kicking the snow forward will sink in and create a “step” that will aid in upward propulsion. On the other hand, if you are facing an icy climb that seems slippery, then you have to rely on crampons. Where are these studs? Your snowshoes have sharp fangs under the toes and serrated points under the heels; they are used to “bite” the snow on steep and icy climbs. Nothing helps and you can’t climb? Then try to climb using the side climbing technique by pushing the snow with the side of the snowshoe, this will create a plateau that will facilitate your ascent. If you have sticks, your climbs will be greatly facilitated. Your descents too. Remember to place your poles in front of you so that they support you, then remember to pitch your heel first while keeping your weight back.

You are now ready to explore new territories! You will find that the offer is generous.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of places where you can enjoy the joys of winter by strolling along the trails located near the chalet where you have set up your base camp. But before you leave, why not plan your return? Après-ski has existed since the dawn of time. Here we have created the “after-rackets”. After a few hours on the snowy trails, nothing compares to recovery than a stay in your sauna and a dip in your hot tub. For the more lazy, sip a cup of steaming hot chocolate by the fireplace, how about it?