Show C2 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Friday March unbeatable access to Shoe Continued from 1 &002 back-count- ry costs less than downhill skiing burns about as many calories as cross country skiing and is a good family activity because it allows people of variable 'skill levels to go together “Tile advantage over ski-- 0 ing of any kind is that you’re not going fast” Lefgren said “iso the problem of falling down is minimized! You can get out and hike around without having to go downhill Cl reliance of the Escape Out- doors employees who ran the winfer camping demonstration "Do you live up here?" he asked and the answer was basically yes sinceSteve McGrath and Curtis Stevens have both lived in the wild for significant stretches Instnictors were on hand to answer novices' questions about snowshoeing but the beauty of the sport is that no coaching is needed The common saying is “If you can walk you can snow-shoe- " and it's about that simple once you get accustomed to the slightly bow-leggstance required by the shoes Snowshoeing offers fast” Summer hikers in particular tend to take to snowshoe- -' ing she said because they can go essentially anywhere-anthe slower pace allows them to soak in their surroundings Snowshoeing also dovetails well with telemark ' skiing snowmobiling and ed - other winter sports “It's a complementary Need Continued from Cl the protection you need downhill skiing But never head out hatless or gloveless 7 Water Take plenty of water either in water bottles that are easy tp access or a backpack hydration system 8 Map and compass It’s harder to distinguish terrain features in the winter so it's easier to get lost 9 Avalanche knowledge and if you're headed into avalanche You won't need 6 Hats and gloves - terrain beacons Souica: SnowSportt IndiMtriM Amartca YubaSIwaa Ibbta Snowahoaa REI ' ' sport not an exclusive one” Lefgren noted That doesn’t mean it’s for everybody of course Many e thrill of going downhill fast and Mike Carlson ofHyrum who was snowshoeing with his daughters on Saturday said that the walking was hard on his knees His conclusion: “I’d prob- ably still rather be on cross country skis” He did acknowledge with a chuckle that the high-tec- h snowshoes were “a lot lighter than my old shoes” Carlson’s daughters Stephanie 12 and Michelle 10 were mqre Place Continued from Cl grouse) either They’re all as red and distinct as the plaid patterns found at a weekend gun show And forget about using your GPS when I say I’ll be on The Donut Hole there’s no yardage to plus-or-min- us factor On that particular mound bf first-timer Brant StovereHeraid Journal of snowshoes for a customer during Snowshoe Demo Day at Sherwood Hills Resort Shane Christensen adjusts a pair favorably impressed “It wasn’t that hard and it was fun” Stephanie offered Two types of snowshoes Yakima and MSR were on' display Those brands represent different branches at snowshoe technology with MSR offering an injection molded platform shoe and Yakima offering a frame and deck shoe made with alu- minum and plastic “With today’s shoes you ' can walk on pavement or rocks and it won’t hurt them" said Doug Kahl a Yakima rep from Denver Compared to traditional ash wood and rawhide snow-shoboth new versions offer increased traction and rigid platform or unsnapped to free the heel" Both reps were impressed with Saturday’s turnout which far surpassed the usual gatherings of 50 or so people Lefgren credited much of the response to the free grub proffered by the Utah State University Dutch oven dub and the multitude of freebies passed out by sponsors during what she hopes will become an annual event “The idea is to have something to do in the winter in Cache Valley ” die said “We wanted a festival of sorts that durability “These have really good’ traction” MSR rep Ryan Overstake said of his company’s shoes TJjey’re down- right gnarly""they’re very durable and the binding is excellent” The MSR shoes are smaller than the Yakimas but an attachable tail offers more surface area for deep powder excursions Top of the line MSRs also feature a bar that swings up to elevate the heel which makes steep climbs less stressful on the calves Yakima’s new offering for 2002 is the “pivot master” a heel strap that can be snapped down to create a '' : es ‘ would introduce snowshoeing in a really accessible fun earth encircled by chocolate water Blainer knows where I’ll be within a single cattail ' So while this kid may have been the cloned image of a former me seeking the same escape under the same skies and devouring die same wet-earsmells that I once had he forgot one little thing: meaning Without it he was just another impostor in a very private realm pre-spri- ng th humph get oiit of here! 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