Byline: Bryan Winchell Special to the Daily NewsOften when one thinks of snowshoeing, the image of a parka covered fur trapper walking on “tennis rackets” through the Northern tundra comes to mind.Yet there’s a new crew of snowshoers a breed so unlike the rugged frontiersman it makes the traditional image archaic.It’s the young urban professional and fitness crazed outdoors type who is strapping on Air Jordan Women Size the “tennis rackets” and getting out into the woods.I joined one such group last Saturday in the Air Jordan 2s San Bernardino Mountains for a decidedly California version of this ancient way of winter travel complete with 55 degree sunshine, rocks, trees bared from the heat, and a view of smog covered San Bernardino Valley.”Snowshoeing is a neat way to get into remote parts of the forest for aerobic exercise,” said group leader Dave Sutherland, an education coordinator and leading naturalist for the outdoors group Children’s Forest Association. “And the best thing about it is the learning curve is flat because you put them on and immediately master it.”Sutherland is correct. The hardest thing about snowshoeing is getting the tethered shoe attached securely to your feet. Even that can be conquered within minutes.But what makes the experience so simple is that, unlike skiing, it requires no different technique than walking on shoes.”Smaller snowshoes are narrow enough that you don’t have to walk funny like you do with the tennis rackets,” Sutherland said.Unlike traditional wooden showshoes that can be up to 5 feet long and 2 feet wide, the shoes the group employed are made of aluminum and plastic nylon webbing and are only about 9 inches wide and 2 feet long. Best of all, they require little maintenance and one size fits all.”I thought it Jordan 9 Retro was a lot easier than most things you try for the first time,” said Gary Martin of Corona del Mar, who skis infrequently.Diane Davis, who proved her adventurous spirit by climbing with two other snowshoers hundreds of feet higher than the rest of the group, also skis but wanted to try this unique exercise trend.”This was a really delightful introduction,” Davis said. “A lot of people need a vehicle to enjoy nature. With this, you don’t have the blaring rock music and chalet food of the ski resorts.”The snowshoeing experience is much different than going to the mountains for a weekend of skiing. Like cross country skiing, snowshoeing allows the individual to get into the most pristine parts of the wilderness.Sutherland is a perfect guide for a trip into the backcountry. A naturalist since he was a child fascinated by the outdoors, Sutherland eased the rigors of the hike with frequent stops to describe the wonders of nature.”I like to help people learn to observe things they wouldn’t otherwise see,” said Sutherland, one of the few Southern California guides who offer snowshoeing. “I act as a facilitator. I hope people will be physically challenged so at the end of the day they feel good about themselves while learning something, too.”Snowshoeing does offer a good workout for the legs and the cardiovascular system. The terrain we traversed is in an area known as Children’s Forest, located a mile east of Running Springs on Highway 18. It was steep yet climbable, with slopes lined by sugar pines, Jeffrey pines, manzanita bushes and crystalline creeks.Because of the recent heat wave that caused temperatures to rise above 60 in the San Bernardinos, the snow was patchy, making it difficult to find an appropriate path to snowshoe.”It would have been more fun if there’d been more snow,” Martin said.There was enough snow, however, to get a feel for why snowshoes are an invaluable asset for getting around in icy Northern climes.Taking their first steps onto snow that was a foot deep in places, many of the adventurers saw their boots sink with every step. But that was easily remedied.By distributing one’s weight equally Nike LeBron 11 around the snowshoe it allowed you to stride atop the snow.The shoes used on this trip are best for all purpose travel and for people who aren’t carrying a heavy load, Sutherland said. A metal claw on the bottom allowed snowshoers to climb up and down hills without losing their footing.The key to an enjoyable day is to remember to dress appropriately. While pleasant weather requires only a sweater or a light jacket and warm pants, the Air Jordan 9 sun will do nothing to keep the feet insulated. Wearing a sturdy, water sealed pair of hiking or Nordic ski boots can be the difference between cozy toes and numbed digits.If you’re well prepared you can enjoy the finest of outdoor fun, such as building chairs out of snow, studying animal tracks or barreling full speed down a snowy hill on a foam mattress, as the people in the group all did.

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