I have lived in Wisconsin for nearly 30 years. But Escanaba, located in Northern Michigan is my...
Author - Jim Joque
Snowshoeing Education 208: The Pack and Snowshoe Experience
Snowshoeing participation increased by 11.4 percent from 2009 to 2010, according to Outdoor...
Snowshoe Education 207: Sex and Snowshoeing Revisited
I discovered an interesting book published in 2007 on sex and camping by Michelle Waitzman titled...
Modern and Traditional Snowshoe Care and Storage
Little to no snow in April is indeed an April fool's joke to me since there is no more snowshoeing...
Snowshoeing Education 205: Snowshoeing is a Community Affair
During the holiday season a large numbers of Americans annually watch Frank Capra's “It's A...
Snowshoeing Education 204: Clarifying Snowshoeing Values
Why do people snowshoe? What values do they hold dear to them when it comes to snowshoeing...
Snowshoeing Education 203: Snowshoeing is a Family Affair
The “family that plays together stays together” is a good adage for why snowshoeing as a family can...
Snowshoeing Education 202: Skills for the Hills
Although I am a flatlander from Wisconsin, I now and then have to attack hills on snowshoes. ...
Snowshoeing 201: Snowshoeing Pedagogy
I chuckle when I receive an e-mail from a student that addresses me as “Professor Joque.” I have to...
The Snowshoe Shuffle: An Indoor Snow Game
"What kind of traditional snowshoes are slightly oval, offering good maneuverability around objects...
What to Bring When Snowshoeing: Top Accessories for the Day Hiker
A claim to fame for snowshoeing is that it is considered one of the least expensive outdoor sports...
Snowshoeing Education 109: Leave No Trace Principles For Snowshoers
Over the past half century, there has been a significant increase of visitors to our wilderness...