How to Use snowshoe in a Sentence

snowshoe

1 of 2 noun
  • The white fibers are the hairs of the paw of a snowshoe rabbit.
    Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2021
  • That has drawn moose and snowshoe hares from the Brooks Range all the way to the Arctic Ocean.
    Craig Welch, National Geographic, 7 July 2020
  • Soak it in by foot, car, horseback, snowshoe, or all of the above.
    Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2023
  • My snowshoes were heavy, and Steve looked to be fighting for his life.
    Author: Christine Cunningham, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Skis came along well before the wheel, and snowshoes came before the ski.
    John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Out of the willows burst a snowshoe rabbit, going like the wind.
    Outdoor Life, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Rent snowshoes from the resort’s Skyline Lodge and tramp around frozen Puffer Lake.
    National Geographic, 23 Jan. 2020
  • The Lake Tahoe area is crisscrossed with snowshoe trails for all skill levels.
    Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2022
  • As a general rule, the heavier the person, the bigger the snowshoe should be.
    Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2021
  • Fresh food in March, if people were lucky, was fish from traps set in ice and grouse and snowshoe hares snared with loops of sinew.
    Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The same will be true for the snowshoe route, with signs and trail markers posted high on trees to keep you on track to Dewey Point for the world-class view.
    Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2018
  • There are many other places to cross-country ski and snowshoe, too.
    Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Keep your leg health up — snowshoe or cross-country ski.
    John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Bring your own gear, or pick up free ski/snowshoe rentals at Prince William Sound College.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Jan. 2022
  • Take a snowshoe or cross-country ski tour or rent some gear and get ready to sweat in some pretty scenery.
    Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Get those snowshoes on and take advantage of the extra height.
    Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Mar. 2023
  • On the wall, a finger of whale baleen hung above a wooden snowshoe and an image of Jesus.
    Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Across the Bay, a ski and snowshoe race across frozen Lake Superior.
    Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
  • In the winter, visitors can cross-country ski or snowshoe on the closed sections of the road.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2020
  • The table is made from an antique snowshoe, and the rug is buffalo hide.
    Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 10 May 2022
  • Laughter filled the pavilion as the women pulled on hats and gloves in preparation for a 2-mile snowshoe hike through the woods.
    Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Instead of zipping down the mountain on wooden planks, strap into a pair of snowshoes and walk the trails.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Visitors just might have to ditch their cars in favor of snowshoes or skis.
    Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Stay clear of ski trails: Never snowshoe or trek in a trail for cross-country skiing.
    Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2021
  • Sales of kayaks and camping gear shot upward, too, and snowshoe sales spiked 254 percent.
    Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Mar. 2021
  • The sports center could rent equipment such as snowshoes and skis and provide a place for trail users to warm up, Treadwell said.
    Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2023
  • Then come back later for a candlelight hike (or snowshoe or ski, if there's enough snow) from 6 to 8 p.m.
    Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2021
  • The trail into the cave, which in the past was snowshoe or skis only, is now packed into concrete-like hardness.
    John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2022
  • These poles are not fancy or flashy, but will get the job done with your best snowshoes or skis, and can second as a pair of hiking poles.
    Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • At the resort, snowshoe up secluded Mouse Tracks Gully or zip line over the trees.
    Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2020
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snowshoe

2 of 2 verb
  • We snowshoed through the woods.
  • But that wasn’t the end of our snowshoeing for the day.
    Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2020
  • In the winter, trade the boat for a dogsled, a pair of skis, or snowshoes to traverse the serene expanse.
    Kitson Jazynka, National Geographic, 2 July 2019
  • There's also plenty of trails in the park for snowshoeing.
    Kellie Hwang, Indianapolis Star, 15 Nov. 2019
  • The Raven trail system also has a few loops open to snowshoeing, hiking, pets and fat-tire bikes.
    Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2018
  • In the winter, families can snowshoe or cross-country ski 30 miles of trails or ice skate in the open-air pavilion.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2020
  • For work projects, Weed has swam with sharks, repelled into remote caves and snowshoed through Siberia.
    Ben Finley and Holly Ramer, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2023
  • Outside, enjoy playing in the snow, snowshoeing, wildlife walks and more.
    Joey Morona, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
  • Come winter, 7 miles of trails are open for cross-country skiing and the 2.5-mile Old Settler's trail is great for snowshoeing.
    Chelsey Lewis, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2017
  • His friend planned to ski down the mountain to Camp Muir, while Knapinski was going to snowshoe to Paradise.
    CBS News, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Come winter, seven miles of trails are open for cross-country skiing and the 2.5-mile Old Settler's trail is great for snowshoeing.
    Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2017
  • On April 1 each year, researchers ski and snowshoe out into the high mountains of the western Unite States to jab stakes into the bright, crystalline snow, checking the thickness of the blanket.
    Alejandra Borunda, National Geographic, 14 Aug. 2019
  • During the winter, trails are groomed for skate and classic cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat bikes.
    Peter Kujawinski, New York Times, 29 July 2019
  • Hiking, snowshoeing, fat-tire bikes and pets are not permitted on cross-country ski trails when they're groomed.
    Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2018
  • Eric and Mike had to snowshoe for part of their unsuccessful ascent.
    Suzanne Ybarra, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022
  • If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, a traditional hike will be held instead.
    Post-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Visitors can also enjoy wildlife tours, ice walks, snowshoeing, and dogsled and horse sleigh rides.
    National Geographic, 30 Sep. 2019
  • This weekend could end up being the best of the winter for skiing, boarding, cross-country, snowshoeing, tubing and snow play.
    Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Gather up the family and friends for some breathtaking views and snowshoe action.
    Michelle Jenkins, idahostatesman, 26 Feb. 2018
  • There are plenty of active options to pick and choose from, like skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, and ice skating.
    Paul Nicolaus, Popular Science, 31 Jan. 2020
  • Many roads are still very icy, so maybe carefully walk, ski or snowshoe with caution to your local neighborhood haunt.
    oregonlive, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The gorgeous setting in the Adirondacks is prime for all sorts of outdoor diversions, from camping and hiking in the summer to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
    Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
  • Trip Highlights Soar over New Zealand’s highest peaks and discover ice caves while snowshoeing atop a glacier.
    National Geographic, 17 June 2019
  • The event will feature cross-country ski lessons, fat-tire bike demonstrations, snowshoeing demonstrations, a bird-watching hike and a food truck.
    Bob Shaw, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2017
  • In winter, the monument is open for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat-tire biking.
    Stephen Nash, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2017
  • The Blombergs had told me the area is especially popular for snowshoeing in the winter, and snowshoe signs on trail markers were evidence of that.
    Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2018
  • For the most part, people who spend a lot of times in the backcountry snowmachining, skiing or snowshoeing understand that and take care to avoid causing more stress.
    Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Jan. 2020
  • Lane has eaten and sipped her way around more than 50 countries on all seven continents, trying everything from snowshoeing in Antarctica to glacier trekking in the French Alps.
    National Geographic, 10 Oct. 2019
  • For now, the preserve is popular for daytime use like hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and snowshoeing in the winter.
    Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Guided backcountry skiing, soaking in the hot springs and snowshoeing are just a few of the outdoor recreation opportunities, but the big draw in the winter in this town a five-hour drive from Denver is ice climbing.
    Mindy Sink, The Know, 15 Nov. 2019

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