ALBANY, N.Y. – Over the past 30 years, snowshoes have shrunk. Once resembling huge wooden tennis rackets strung with catgut, most models now are about twice the length of your boot and only a few ...

These boots are sturdy enough to comfortably strap into a snowshoe binding, but flexible enough to hike in when the snow is packed. This is a warm, comfortable boot for snowshoeing, winter hiking, or ...

When the snow falls, it’s time to go exploring. Brad Frazee said the winter is the best time of year to go hiking, especially if you have snowshoes. The 36-year-old from the Uniontown area of Fayette ...

Though it sometimes feels like it, skiing isn’t the only winter sport around. If you hike outside of the winter months, snowshoeing is a wonderful option for continued exploration when it’s cold out.

While there is plenty of good snowshoeing left this season, weather and timing sometimes makes the trek out to the back country a challenge. Since we had the right amount of time and what we thought ...

On a recent visit to the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, writer Gigi Ragland saw many tracks in the snow, revealing the activity of winter wildlife including moose, mule deer, coyote and ...

Great news for cold-weather adventurers: There are tons of opportunities in February to get out and enjoy Michigan’s winter splendor. Throughout the month, state parks and recreation areas will be ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With snow on the ground throughout Colorado and ski season in full swing, winter hiking might seem like an odd choice of activity, or at least out of season.

The first measurable snowfall has hit Denver, and we’re looking forward to all the winter adventures that our state offers. While the air is frigid and trails are slick, this is still a great time to ...