Comments on: Walking on (Frozen) Water: A Primer on Snowshoeing

By: Brian J. Theriault

Brian J. Theriault — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:25:22 +0000

I’m a Master Traditional Snowshoe Maker of over 40 years and always like to see other traditional snowshoe which are useable work of art. A lot of hard work is needed to make a pair of snowshoes and you need so many skills. For me making snowshoes and keeping it alive, is my life.

By: John B.

John B. — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:52:32 +0000

Great article. Very clear and readable. I’ll be snowshoeing this winter. Thanks for the info!

By: Trevvor

Trevvor — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:35:31 +0000

Enjoyed the read! Growing up in southern PA, snow would periodically get deep enough for snowshoes, and though I often thought about making/finding/buying a pair, I never did. Now I’m in AL, where an inch of powder sends everyone into a panic, and I wish I had tried snowshoeing when I had the chance. I guess this means I need to drive to snow to try it out! :)

By: Darren

Darren — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:19:18 +0000

Sure, Dave. Pop me an email.

As far as the 10th Mtn Division goes, there are amazing resources on the internet chronicling their many battles, especially going up the Appenines in Italy. Vicious stuff. I got sucked in while researching this piece and spent a few hours reading the reports of their maneuvers. Now I know what the officers were typing in Band of Brothers.

http://10thmtndivassoc.org/

Cheers, Darren

By: Dave Brown

Dave Brown — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:31:15 +0000

Hey Darren — can you get in touch with me right away as I’d like to publish this terrific piece in our winter print magazine in Canada. Thanks. Dave :)

By: John

John — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:19:50 +0000

A note on the 10th Mountain Division discussion – I grew up in Denver, and also thought that the training for this division took place primarily at Camp Hale, near Leadville, CO. A bit of quick Wikipedia research (search “10th Mountain Division”) revealed that the 87th Mountain Infantry Battalion was established at Fort Lewis, WA, and did indeed train on Mt. Rainier. This unit could be considered the precursor to the 10th Mountain Division. The 10th Mountain Division, however, did not exist until after Camp Hale was established in 1942.

As an aside, I camped once at Camp Hale as part of a Boy Scout Klonderee. At -27°F, this was my coldest temperature camping night ever! Good preparation (mentored by an excellent Scoutmaster) had us all well equipped and warm.

By: Conner

Conner — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:32:21 +0000

What a great article! Snowshoes have always been a bit of a mystery to me, and this article definitely awoke in me the interest in a wintry hike. Thanks!

By: al cook

al cook — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:08:40 +0000

tenth mountain division is in my neck of the woods. glad you mentioned them, makes me proud. if your ever just outside of watertown ny, exit 48 to Longway’s Diner, usually a military in there having a home cooked meal!

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:41:30 +0000

Nice Article but the 10th Mountain Division did most of their training near Leadville, CO.
Mt. Rainier must have been a field trip.

By: KanyeEast

KanyeEast — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:19:31 +0000

I started snowshoeing 2 years ago and its become my zen place. I now have a 42″ and 48″ pair of wooden snowshoes and love them. Got a modern pair last Christmas and they are good for crusty snow. If anyone has a pair of wooden snowshoes I can’t stress frequent/proper varnishing with a marine varnish. They can last a lifetime if properly maintained!