Snowshoing this winter??

[hydro]

Does anyone else out there like to snowshoe for recreation in the winter? I am looking to find some locations around the west metro to check out trails this year and try out the new shoes!

Any suggestions are appreciated!

[yakfisher]

Which part of the west metro are you looking for. French park, wirth park, baker park, numerous public golf courses and other city and county parks. Lots of great places to go. Enjoy!

[Powerstroke]

I've got shoes and I like to get out once and a while but don't really have anyone to go with. I'd meet up sometime if you're interested. I live in Eden Prairie near Hwy 62. Lots of great parks and trails on this side of town.

A couple years ago I did a snowshoe BWCA trip solo and had a blast. Just some food for thought if you've got your eye towards more adventure.

[Bobcat45]

Hydro If your from Buffalo your not to far from the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. There are acouple of marked trails but are meant more for XC sking. But you can almost snowshoe anywhere else in the refuge. I go exploring out there a few times a winter. Theres usually maps at the info signs on the main roads going threw the refuge. Good luck and have fun snowshoeing Bobcat

[hydro]

Thanks for the ideas. Last year I decided to give making my own snowshoes a try and these are the result. I have pairs of finished shoes in both light blue and red, and also in large and small sizes.

I figured if I was going through the work to make some, I might as well make a few extra pair to sell and recover the materials investment. I plan on putting some up for consignment sale at local sporting goods shops this winter. I have two buddies in on the project and they are learning to lace as they go. The lacing is not easy.

The frames are local cut steamed white ash and the lacing is 400 lb (2mm) nylon monofilament used in offshore long line fishing. The shoes are very light and tough and will get some use this winter. The ones in the picture are 13” X 48” and I also made 12” X 42” sets for the kids.

[Bobcat45]

Nice Looking shoes Hydro. Another place I just found yesterday which is closer to you is the Crow Hassen County park by St. Micheal Looks like a very nice park.Bobcat