Beginner Snowshoe School

Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy local trails and keep up your conditioning all winter long.  It truly is almost as easy as walking. And it doesn't require a huge investment in the gear and equipment needed to get started.  

This Denver-based one-day-in-the-field course supplies each student with a snowshoe/pole kit for the day.  Wear your own waterproof boots and tall gaiters.  If you prefer, bring your own kit (snowshoes and ski/hiking poles with snow baskets). 

Sign up for ONE class date only and if all classes you'd like to join are full, join NO MORE than two wait lists.  If you are moved from a wait list to a roster, please immediately cancel out of any other wait list, to give others a chance.  If you break this rule you will have to wait until next year to take this class.

Field venue:  We will advise you where we are planning to go a day or two before class day with updated weather and venue info.  Where we go will depend on snow conditions (and if there is snow).  Each Instructor has a preferred backup venue.

Note:  This free class prepares students to snowshoe in Colorado. Field time is limited to a demo and try-out of a variety of steps and techniques.  For a full on-trail experience, sign up for the school's First Snowshoe Trips, open to all students who have graduated from the School and received the Basic Snowshoeing Course Badge.