Snowshoeing is a recreational activity that involves walking over snow with the assistance of snowshoes, a type of outer footwear that features a wide frame to distribute the weight of the person over a larger area. Snowshoes are specialized outdoor gear for walking over snow, and their large footprint spreads the users weight out and allows them to travel largely on top of rather than through snow. Snowshoeing is essentially a way to hike in the winter when regular hiking isnt an option due to snowy conditions. It is a great way to access nature and stay fit during winter, and it is more accessible and budget-friendly compared to many other winter sports. Snowshoeing is easy to learn and in appropriate conditions is a relatively safe and inexpensive recreational activity. Snowshoeing requires less technical skill or experience than sports such as skiing or snowboarding. Snowshoeing expands the potential for exercise available in the wintertime, and it had the added benefit of being gentler on the feet than walking or running the equivalent routes, since snow cushions the foots impact. Snowshoeing is a great social activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and physical abilities.