Dreaming about a winter wonderland, snowflakes dancing in the air, and your furry best friend wagging their tail like there’s no tomorrow. You might be wondering if you can take your dog snowshoeing. Spoiler alert: you totally can! But before you strap on those snowshoes and hit the trails, there are a few things you … Read more
It’s no secret that our kids spend far less time outdoors than we do. Glued to their digital devices, most kids are more than happy to spend their entire winter vacation in front of a screen. Although the last thing you want to do is fight with your kids over their excessive screen time, research … Read more
One of the great things about snowshoeing is you can do it just about anywhere there’s enough snow. That’s kind of its whole thing. It’s about getting out in those winter elements and going places you otherwise wouldn’t be able to go without heavy trudging and rapid exhaustion. So, as far as whether you CAN … Read more
Snowshoes keep you above the snow… to an extent. They increase the surface area under your feet, which helps you “float” or stay higher in the snow than a regular shoe. This increase in surface area also provides greater stability. And that makes it easier to maintain balance in landscapes that may be uneven. These … Read more
Snowshoes work by distributing a person’s weight over a larger surface area to keep the person “afloat” much like a ship floats on water. Without enough distribution, or any snowshoe at all, the snowshoer would sink straight through to the ground. But a snowshoe provides the buoyancy to keep a person largely “on top” of … Read more
After a long day on the slopes, you likely want to slip your feet into something warm and cozy like your favorite pair of Ugg boots. But, should you really be wearing those Uggs out in the snow? No, you shouldn’t wear Uggs in the snow – unless you’ve got one of the few waterproof … Read more
When you have thick feet, standard hockey skates just aren’t a comfortable fit. Instead of trying to cram your feet into skates that are too narrow, you can shop around for the few brands and models and offer wide sizes. As a fellow wide foot hockey player, I’ve tried a few different brands and can … Read more
There is an array of hockey sticks from different companies, and each stick has its distinctive qualities. In choosing a hockey stick, it will highly depend on its attributes that fit your playing style, abilities, and position. Also, the decision on the type of material for your stick is critical and it can either be … Read more
If you’ve just bought your first entry-level pair of hockey skates, then you might not be aware of the trials and tribulations that come with a new pair. Not only do they take a while to get used to, but hockey skates can take some time to break in to the point that you’re comfortable … Read more
Are your ankles and feet sore often after practice or games? More than likely it is related to the lacing of your skates. Something that is often overlooked in ice hockey is the proper lacing of skates. While many find focus on the type of skate, the actual lacing of skates is critical to ice hockey … Read more