What is Snowshoeing?
It’s simply walking in snowy conditions. The people of snowy locations the world over have been using snowshoes for centuries to ease their progress on foot, and the ones we use are modern descendants of those original pieces of equipment. Snowshoes help by stopping us sinking in soft snow, and giving us grip if the snow is hard or icy. The snowshoes adjust to almost any boot size, and are very easy to walk in. After a quick fitting, most people are comfortable on their snowshoes and ready to enjoy their day in around 10 minutes.
Even when the ski fields have to close we can still go walking in the mountains thanks to snowshoes
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Who Can Do It?
Everyone! Like summer hiking, we can make things as easy or challenging as you wish. Small group sizes and a flexible approach ensure we accommodate everyone’s needs and abilities.
One of the beauties of snowshoeing is that it is non-technical; that is to say that unlike skiing for example, almost anyone can do it without technical instruction or time spent practicing, and yet it gives us access to landscapes that go way beyond the limits of the piste skier.
Guided Nature Walks philosophy is to give guests an interactive nature
experience - a hands on understanding of every component of New
Zealand's South Island wilderness.
Can I Go Snowshoeing, How Fit do I Need To Be?
YES - if you can walk you can snowshoe! People of all ages and abilities enjoy snowshoeing, and our small groups mean we can adjust distance, pace and terrain according to interests and goals. Wandering the spectacular mountain environment surrounding us, usually well away from the bustle of the main ski areas, excites most people with a love of open spaces, fresh air and the natural world. This may be particularly true of the less-enthusiastic skier, or those who are seeking some variety, adventure, or peace and tranquility during their ski holiday.
Do we have to go with a group?
We also offer all of our Snowshoeing Trips on a PRIVATELY GUIDED basis for a total wilderness experience. Special lunch is provided and departure times to suit. Adventurous or passive expeditions tailored to suit clients interests. Individual attention. All fitness and age levels catered for. Departure and return times to suit. We like to find out what your preferences are when you make contact so that, with consideration of weather and snow conditions, we can design the perfect itinerary for you.
"IF YOU CAN WALK, YOU CAN SNOWSHOE!"
ARTICLES...
Check out pages 44-45 of Adventure Magazine
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