Why Snowshoeing Local Trails Is the Perfect Winter Escape
Snowshoeing – essentially hiking with the enormous winter clown shoes – is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors in peace and quiet, with a whole new terrain. Today we’re listening back to a conversation with expert outdoor adventurer Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding. She answers all our questions for where to have the best snowshoeing experiences in and around Portland. And yes, you can stay warm too.
This conversation first aired on Dec 12, 2023
Snowshoeing spots from today’s episode:
- Mt. Hood National Forest
- Trillium Lake
- White River
- Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
- Indian Heaven
- Larch Mountain
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