What To Wear Snowshoeing

Base layers should be the first clothing items you put on other than your underwear and bra. Merino Wool is probably the best type of base layer to wear. They are breathable yet warm, which is extremely important in the winter. Do not wear cotton. Cotten will soak up all your sweat, which can then lead to hypothermia. >>>Check Out My Favorite Base Layer Here

I don’t always wear a bottom base layer on winter hikes as it can get too hot. But when the weather is pretty frigid, or I know I won’t be hiking the whole time (like if I am backpacking in the winter, for example), I wear bottom base layers. >>>Check Them Out Here

Kari Traa is my second favorite base layers on the market. These base layers are so freaking cute and colorful! I have two of these in different colors because I love them so much and I might buy another one this year. I usually like to wear this as a mid-layer over my Smartwool base layers. They look adorable as a sweater if you take off your jacket while you are hiking (trust me, they are warm)! >>>Check Out The Cutest Sweater Here

I am a Patagonia fanatic! I love their jackets, but I am a bigger fan of their warm fleece sweater. I sometimes wear these over my Smartwool base layers while hiking. I switch between this fleece sweater and the Kari Traa sweater. It just depends on how I am feeling that day. >>>Buy This Awesome Sweater Here

These are my go-to pants for winter hiking. They are fleece-lined, so they are warm and comfortable. Depending on how cold it is, I do add base layers below these pants. If the weather is very wet, I add my hiking pants on top of this. These pants are not waterproof, but they do well with snow, so I don’t add hiking pants on top of these too often. >>>Click Here For These Fleece Pants

The Arc’teryx Cerium LT is an excellent winter hiking jacket. It is extremely warm and breathable. When it comes to winter hiking, I will pick this over my Mountain Hardwear Jacket, and that is saying a lot because I love my Mountain Hardwear Jacket. The Cerium LT was made for winter hiking, and it shows. I also love that it comes in many colors! I have the lliad. >>>Buy This Super Warm Jacket Here

I always carry my rain jacket with me in case it starts to snow or rain. The insulated jackets will not keep you from getting soaked! I love the Arc’teryx rain jacket because it is extremely lightweight and waterproof. >>>Check Out My Rain Jacket Here

I have tried many hiking pants in the past, and the Arc’teryx pants are probably my favorite ones. If I feel like there will be too much snow or rain, I like to put these on top of my base layers or leggings. >>>Check Them Out Here

If you already have ski pants, you can use them for snowshoeing. If you don’t want to deal with wearing many layers, you can also buy ski pants for winter hiking. You don’t need to buy the most expensive pants because you won’t fall over a million times like when you ski. Ski pants can get pretty expensive! >>>These Are Somewhat Reasonably Priced

I don’t always wear Gaiters when snowshoeing, but they are beneficial when trekking through deep snow. If the snow gets into your hiking boots, it will melt (since your feet are warm), and so then you will have wet, cold feet. It is pretty uncomfortable having cold, slushy water in your boots, so you can avoid it with gaiters. >>>Check These Out Here

When the snow is way too deep, that is when you whip out your snowshoes. Trust me; it makes winter hiking so much easier. I have had the Atlas Elektra Access Snowshoes for a year now, and I love them. They are pretty easy to use, especially for a beginner. >>>Check Them Out Here

I always bring microspikes with me on hikes in the winter. They are great to use when there is too much ice, and you are slipping around too much. They have a fantastic grip, and no hiking boots will ever give you great traction as microspikes do. >>>Check Them Out Here

I love Smartwool socks! Especially these socks that are extra thick so your toes will be extra warm. If Smartwool isn’t a brand you like, then I recommend getting any other brand that is wool. Hiking can be hard on your feet, and wool socks are probably the best out there to prevent blisters. This is especially true if your feet sweat a lot. >>>Buy My Fav Socks Here

If you have been following me for a while, you might know that I am a huge fan of Oboz shoes/boots. They make some great quality durable shoes that last for years. Their winter boots are no exception. They are warm, durable, and can grip ice a lot better than regular boots. They still need microspikes (all hiking boots do), but it still does better on ice than most boots. These are probably some of the best boots for snowshoeing. >>>Buy My Fav Snowshoe Boots Here

On very chilly, windy days, it is a great idea to have a buff. They can protect your ears, mouth, and nose. They also make a great mask for these Covid days. >>>Buy One Here

I HAVE to bring a beanie with me on my winter hikes. They really help with keeping you nice and warm on those frigid cold days. They also look great for pictures. My hair is so unmanageable, which is why you usually see pictures of me with a beanie. >>>Check One Out Here

Since it tends to be slippery on trails in the winter, it is best to have gloves instead of warming your fingers up in your pockets. >>>Check Out These Gloves Here

I don’t always use trekking poles in the summer, but I certainly do in the winter. Trekking poles really help with my balance on some of these icy trails. They are also handy when you are snowshoeing. I like these REI ones because they are affordable, and they also have snow baskets for winter hiking. >>>Buy These Here

In the summer, you can maybe get away with not wearing a backpack (I do not recommend it, but it is possible). But in the winter you NEED a backpack. The key to comfortably hiking in the winter is layering, so there is a high chance that you will get hot while hiking. You need somewhere to store these layers, so you are not sweating up a storm. Sweat can lead to hypothermia. >>>Check Out My Backpack Here