The new trend in the Snowies this spring


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Today’s modern snowshoes are much more high-tech.

Today’s modern snowshoes are much more high-tech.


Photo: Tim the Yowie Man

While the lower cost compared to skiing is also a contributing factor (you can hire a pair for about $40 a day, half as much for kids, plus you don’t need a lift pass), according to Cocker, the increase in popularity of snowshoeing is the result of “the feeling of absolute joy of being free with no stress, no crowds and no rush.”


Contributing to the boom in snowshoeing at Perisher has been a number of dedicated snowshoe tracks, which complete with yellow marking poles, interpretative signage and maps are ideal for beginners.


“People who have skied in the past like the serenity and photographic opportunities that snowshoeing provides, while bushwalkers enjoy the thrill of experiencing their favourite trails in a whole new light,” explains Bruce Easton of Wilderness Sports, Australia’s largest backcountry hire and guiding operator, and who has been instrumental in the development of these dedicated tracks.


While first-timers could easily strap on a pair of snowshoes and head off along one of these tracks, booking on a guided-tour first, especially if you have kids in tow, provides you with invaluable experience.


Article source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2016-17/content/story/1067971.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

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