Snowshoeing for the whole family

On Christmas day, we took the whole gang (including our two dogs) for a snowshoe adventure around the Whitecloud Trail near Penny Hill and the SV Resort.  EPIC nordic skiing trails and snowshoeing trails.  Seriously, for a trail in the heart of downtown, it is rather amazing. Especially, on a bluebird day and you are on top of the mountain. We were in complete awe!

The kids either snowshoed next to us or were pulled in our sled going up the hills.  As for going downhill, they were thrilled to be sledding down at full speed while the dogs chased after them.

Snowshoeing is not only a great family activity that gets you fresh air, but you can also burn up to 700 calories per hour.  It's like killing two birds with one stone.

Above picture was taken at the Galena trails a couple of years ago.  That is another great place for family snowshoeing and we are hoping to explore the trails there this weekend.

Here is to a health and happy new year to all of you!!