Cross training - does anyone snowshoe?

[LBTC]

Hey LBTC,
Are you by any chance using snowshoes that have the heel attached? Isn't the back part of the shoe supposed to remain relatively dropped down and sort of drag along the top of the snow as you lift your foot and bring it forward in the next step? Is your shoe pivoting from the ball of your foot? I would think if you have the heel part clamped on then it would more likely flip up when you walk and fling snow up on your backside. Some shoes come with a little heel bar that you can flip up to secure your heel when climbing thus saving your calves- perhaps you have that and are using it on flats when you shouldn't be? Just some thoughts...

Mine do pivot, and the back floats free from my heel. And, not anticipating that we'll do any serious back country hill climbing, we bought ones without the heel risers....

I think I just walk funny! haha

Congrats on your new snowshoes! I hope the snow falls for you really really soon!

So we exchanged info and will plan on doing some rides and shoeshing together hopefully soon. Bikes make good things happen.

That is toooooo cool! Bikes do make good things happen! Look at all the friends we've all made here, too!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

That is toooooo cool! Bikes do make good things happen! Look at all the friends we've all made here, too!
Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

Yes, absolutely, and you know I really do have to thank YOU especially. I was sitting around here dreading the coming snows because it meant I wouldn't be able to bike anymore for several months. I was going to just go walking in the snow to try to keep in shape over the worst part of winter.

Then I saw this thread YOU started, and it got me inspired to try this snowshoeing thing. So THANK YOU, LBTC, and thank all you other women on this thread for your help and advice, you have got me off to a good start into something new and healthy to keep me out of Trouble when the snow falls!