What is it?
- A walk, jog, hikeor run on snow
- A great cross-training alternative
- A way to make the most of our outdoors in winter
The benefits are:
- Beautiful terrain
- Low impact
- A challenge
- A different activity
- Non-competitive
- Social time
- Fun
- Rosy cheeks
Equipment required:
Your normal trail running gear
- Shirt, shorts/tights
- Running shoes
- Light jacket
- Plus, gloves & toque
- And, running snowshoes
Running snowshoes are:
- Narrower - to allow normaL foot movement
- Shorter - 12" to 15" long
- Tighter fit
We recommend a 5 minute cardio and stretching warm-up before you start:
- Hold stretches at least 30 seconds to allow for the tissue to creep
- Do dynamic stretches prior to exercise
- Static stretches follow exercise
- Do not bounce in static stretches
- Do not stretch with pain - use gentle pull only
MOUNT SEYMOUR SNOW SHOE RUNNING
7 PM - 9 PM Wednesdays
Rental - $14.00; Trail Ticket - $7.00
(with own running snow shoes)
7:00 - 7:30 registration, rentals, education
7:30 - 9:00 unguided running.
2.5 km and 4.0 km trails specifically marked with reflective tape
- Head lamps provided for unlit trails
- Bibs provided for identification, safety and time recording
For more information, call Mt. Seymour at (604) 986-2261, local 216
This is also the registration number for Snow Shoe Running
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