Snowshoeing around the Mt. Hood Area

Snowshoeing, or webbing as it was once known, is a definite favorite activity in Oregon's Mount Hood area. There are a multitude of exciting and sometimes challenging trails to consider. Local tour companies offer lessons and guided walks, as well as snowshoes, bindings and warm shoes for varied types of snow conditions.

Oregon's Mount Hood is a great backdrop for snowshoeing for all ages. Many trails, ranging in difficulty, are open all winter, and tour operators are very quick to assist in all areas, including equipment, trips, shoes and bindings. In fact, lessons are fairly cheap and include complete instruction, a guided tour and full safety guidelines.

There are many types and sizes of snowshoes or webs available for purchase or rental. Some people prefer the more traditional, wide wooden shoes and others opt for the more slim line, colorful and narrow ones. Whatever the choice, it is important to follow safety guidelines, taking along extra warm clothing and a first aid kit, even on the shortest hike.

Though the majority of Mt. Hood's snowshoers are just average people, it is not uncommon to find flocks of athletes such as runners and hikers, who choose snowshoeing as a way of keeping up their fitness levels during the chilly winter months. Forest rangers and hunters also use these shoes, especially when heavy snowfalls make the roads virtually impassible.

Other snowshoeing opportunities are available for more experienced people. Generally they avoid the recreational trails and climb high into the alpine regions, camping in snowdrifts and spending days or even weeks in the treacherous wintery wilderness.

All Information Taken From ALLMountHood.com