Winter in the West Kootenays started early this year; we saw snow in November which got everyone excited for winter sports. There is nothing worst living here when it is raining. We know the snow will come and we all wait anxiously for it every year.
So on a cloudy Sunday in November, we decided to go for a nice hike with the kids. Our friends Jodee, Maia, Zoe and Dawson and of course, dog Jewel were all part of the expedition.
We opted for a wide trail close to the hotsprings; it is low elevation and easier for the kids.
We had a blast~ the kids were running in their snowshoes, finding hills and just having a great time.
Snowshoeing is great exercise and cheap! The initial investment is a pair of snowshoes (we sell the MSR Evo at $159.99 for adults, kids version at $65.99). We've had our MSR for almost 10 years and they're still working just fine. These snowshoes fit just about any boots and are light and easy to carry. THere is so much terrain to explore around Nakusp, we plan to do a lot more this year.
If you're not ready to invest in a pair of snowshoes right away, we have adult and kids size available for rent. $15 for the day so it's a great and inexpensive way to try it before buying a pair. And if you rent a pair and decide on the same day to purchase snowshoes, we will put the rental fee towards your new snowshoes.
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