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Snowshoeing Banff/Lake Louise

" If you can walk, you can snowshoe " is a popular and true saying. There isn't a long learning curve, and it doesn't require a large investment: no lift tickets or standing in long lines. You can start today, and have fun, immediately! Snowshoeing can accommodate a wide variety of activities a hike in the woods, an overnight backpack trip, or an alpine climb. Plus the added benefit snowshoeing provides a great workout. It's also a relatively inexpensive way to get the whole family out.

The best thing about snowshoeing is that snowshoes are highly manoeuvrable, allowing one to go places where cross-country skiers and snowmobilers cannot reach and hiking in the winter snow via snowshoes is the experience of the quiet and serenity of the snow-covered landscape.

Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Canmore area are the perfect snowshoeing areas. Pick up trail maps from park information centres and check regular ski reports before heading out. Don't forget your camera shades and fluids. The Rockies covered in a blanket of snow during the winter months are breath taking. However, don't forget get that this conditions no matter how beautiful can be tough on your body.

Be prepared when venturing out, extra clothing for layering, snacks for energy, and water are great things to keep in a daypack while out shoeing around.

Banff/Lake Louise Skiing and Tourist Information

Snow Report: Ski Big3 Snow Report