Taking snowshoe routes has little by little become one of the favorite winter sports of those who eagerly await snowfall all year round. How economical they are, not having to have a specific level to use them (even children can) and how easy it is to start walking with them on the snow, means that snowshoes have made a place for themselves in our snow sportsfavorite.
In the beginning, snowshoes were basically that, snowshoes that you put on your feet to be able to move through the snow. They had an elongated shape with wooden edges that held the mesh made of braided leather.
But today, although the operation is the same, the truth is that the shape has evolved and snowshoes are made up of the following elements:
- Housing. It is the structure of the racket and where the rest of the components are attached. Its design will depend on what type of snowy terrain we want it for, for example, if the snow is hard and it is better for its size to be smaller, but if it is still a powder type, they can be larger. Likewise, for plain areas, we can use wider and more oval snowshoes, and in mountain areas, with a more elongated and narrow shape. The size of the case will also depend on who wears them because although they can be adapted, they will not be the same size for a child as for an adult, in addition to the fact that the weight must also be taken into account (apart from ours, which we will have incorporated for example with a backpack) that will support the racket itself, so that it is larger or smaller.
- Crampons. They are non-slip stainless steel inserts that facilitate progress with snowshoes on steeper sections or where the snow is harder. Although experts prefer to call it "metal tips", the truth is that these elements are complementary. These can be two,
- Increases. These components ensure that, for example, our calves are not strained when climbing, as they allow us to support our feet horizontally. There are some rackets that do not have risers and are replaced by a fixation system called torsion mechanism that allows the foot to rotate freely and ascend in a zig-zag pattern.
- Fixing system. It's what connects your boot to the snowshoe.
What was mentioned above They are the parts of a snowshoe, but to go on an excursion with this type of footwear you can be helped by a fundamental element such as poles. With them, maintaining balance is much easier and they take weight off your legs. We recommend telescopic canes since they are adjustable according to your height and are much more comfortable to use.
Once again we advise you to try this sport if you have not already done so. Walking on the snow, as if it were a hiking route, will be liberating and fun. Plus, the fact that you can come with any of your people that you want to do something different with just makes it better. Here you can find all the snowshoe trips that you can do in our country.
