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Show oSnowsIioe Travel Provides Scenic Way To See Region First used by the North Ameri-I Ameri-I can Indian, snowshoes are a practi cal and enjoyable way of traveling over the snow to see the wonders that winter has sculpted in southern Utah. Easy for even the novice to use, the expert can travel for hours at five or six miles an hour and some can even run on the deceptive, awkward-appearing devices. Most snowshoes are three to three and one-half feet long and resemble re-semble oddly shaped tennis rackets. Designed to distribute the weight of the wearer over a wide area, they prevent the traveler from sinking into the snow. Some resorts in the area furnish them free of charge to visitors, including in-cluding Bryce Canyon National Park, and they are available for purchase in stores that sell winter sporting goods. Snowshoers should adjust their snowshoes carefully so that the toe of their boot is one and one-half to two inches behind the cross stick which is not designed to bear the weight of the wearer. Care must be taken when spanning span-ning small hollows or ravines where the snowshoe will be resting on the heel and toe. The strain could cause damage or breakage depending de-pending upon the terrain and snow conditions, the wearer can slide snowshoes along the top of the snow much like skis to make progress or, sometimes, he must lift his feet higher than normal to walk. When walking with snowshoes, the wearer must walk with his legs farther apart than normal. Snow-shoes Snow-shoes should not be used on hard or uneven surfaces; they are designed for walking on snow. ' v - ?- Hit I I i : K Vv- Cross-country skiing is a popular wintertime sport which gives the skier an opportunity to do more with his skis than go downhill. Designated trails are abundant in area. |
