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This will provide a non-frozen place to sit<br />
during breaks. She also recommends carrying<br />
microspikes or some other traction device that<br />
can be strapped onto hiking boots in case hikers<br />
encounter sections of icy trail or places that don’t<br />
warrant snowshoes, but are still slick.<br />
Rather than just packing water for winter<br />
outings, an insulated bottle of hot cocoa or<br />
tea makes a nice addition to a mid-hike break.<br />
When considering snacks, good choices<br />
include foods with high fat and protein content:<br />
nuts, nut butters, cheeses, and trail mix. “To<br />
stay warm, eat and drink often,” said Arentzen.<br />
“Staying fed and hydrated is the easiest way to<br />
avoid hypothermia.”<br />
Willard Wonderland<br />
Photo: Meghan McCarthy-McPhaul<br />
Willard<br />
Photo: Meghan McCarthy-McPhaul<br />
Mt. Willard in Crawford Notch is<br />
another short hike with a big view.<br />
Bretton Woods<br />
Photo: Omni Mt Washington<br />
The groomed trail network at<br />
Bretton Woods offers a variety of<br />
snowshoeing options.<br />
There are a few other things to consider before<br />
embarking on a winter snowshoe walk or hike.<br />
One is that there is considerably less daylight<br />
in February than there is in July, which should<br />
be kept in mind when determining which trail<br />
to tackle and when to start. Another is that<br />
batteries – for smart phones, flashlights, and<br />
headlamps – will drain more quickly in cold<br />
weather, so bring extras! Finally, while a<br />
tracked-out trail through the snow will be easy<br />
to follow, fresh snow can cover that well-trodden<br />
path, and trail signs may be obscured by snow,<br />
too. Be sure to have a map and compass and<br />
consult them as often as necessary.<br />
“<strong>Winter</strong> hiking in the Whites is as close to<br />
paradise as I can imagine for a well-prepared<br />
hiker,” said Talbot. “Just be careful, as it can also<br />
be as serious as anywhere I’ve been in the world!”<br />
If you’re not sure about venturing into the<br />
snowy woods on your own, the AMC offers<br />
a variety of winter programs and outings for<br />
everyone from first-time snowshoers to seasoned<br />
hikers. Check out the list of upcoming events at<br />
activities.outdoors.org/search/<br />
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