Wow!  Such a short hike, yet healthy cardio workout.  The added resistance of snow and picking up your legs makes snowshoeing an excellent and fun workout.  This week, we did a short 3/4 mile hike.  By the time we were done, it felt like a full 3-mile workout.

This photo was the pure powder we started in.  Location: Mt. Rose Meadows, Lake Tahoe

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