In 2011, I wrote an article for Chatelaine magazine about the joys of snowshoeing on a crisp winter day with friends.

All these years later, the story still holds up in terms of the benefits I described and the tips I offered on purchasing the right pair of snowshoes and using them properly.

What’s different ? We’re currently deep into a pandemic, and fitness centres, yoga studios, martial arts clubs, and dance studios are all shuttered.

As a result, home exercise equipment is flying off store shelves.

If you’re keen to try snowshoeing this winter, I recommend you read the Chatelaine article and then rush out to make your purchase while there’s still product to purchase!