Ain’t no mountain high enough … or rather: Ain’t no snow that’s deep enough! With snowshoes you can walk practically on every snow surface without sinking in. This allows you to get to stunning winter spots that skiers can’t reach.
However, it’s not just nature lovers who enjoy snowshoeing. The sport is hugely popular with all types of outdoor enthusiasts. You want to find out why and give snowshoeing a try yourself? Great decision! For first-timers it’s particularly convenient to rent snowshoes before buying. Read on to find out everything you need to know about renting snowshoes with INTERSPORT Rent!
That one’s easy – there’s a long list of reasons to love snowshoeing:
Snowshoeing …
What’s the advantage of renting snowshoes when you could also use touring skis to get to those snowed-in winter nooks? Well, of course you could also explore the wintry landscape during a ski tour – with the benefit of an action-packed descent.
However, snowshoes are a great alternative for leisure skiers who are not as proficient in the backcountry. Plus, snowshoeing is often less exhausting and easier to do with kids.
In a nutshell, snowshoes are a piece of footwear that you attach to your boots to walk over snow. The idea behind them is simple: The extra surface of the snowshoe redistributes your weight, allowing you to “float” on the snow rather than sinking in.
Snowshoeing might be a fairly new sport, but snowshoes have been around literally for ages. As early as 4000 B.C., people in Central Asia already strapped flat materials to their feet to get to snow-covered places that were otherwise unreachable.
Most modern snowshoes are made of aluminium or composite. Depending on your preferred terrain and skill level, there are different types of snowshoes:
Flat-terrain snowshoes
Rolling-terrain snowshoes
Mountain-terrain snowshoes
When it comes to finding the right size, snowshoes are a bit different to winter boots or ski boots. Choosing the right size has less to do with your shoe size than with your body weight and height – and with your preferred type of terrain!
Not quite sure which snowshoes are right for you? Don’t worry! The RENTertainers at our rental shops are experts in the field and always happy to help you find your “perfect match”.
The good news: Snowshoeing is remarkably beginner-friendly, and you can start off basically without any prior knowledge. Having said that, there are still a few things you should keep in mind:
Are you all kitted out for your first time on snowshoes? No? Then you’ll be happy to hear that INTERSPORT Rent offers all you need for your snowy exploration. Snowshoes, poles, functional clothing, avalanche equipment … Rent all of this and more at our 800 rental shops across Europe and Canada!