Saturday, February 5, 2011

An Opportunity To Get Lost Among Magnificent Mountain Streams and Wilderness

By Cedric Fairchild


If you are seeking a chilly holiday and the idea of snow excites you Boyne Mountain - one of the most magnificent locations in the country comprising miles of cross-country ski paths and a number of specific snowshoe trails is a choice above others. It offers a wide area of unspecified snowshoeing trails where it is possible to get lost in a nature of snow covered mountains rivers along with hardwood wilderness. With a picture perfect view of attractive terrain rolls from place to place, you'll most likely be companioned by just the hum of your breath and nature's sparkling white splendor. You can choose to be secure and be guided by an already defined track while snowshoeing or you can be more adventurous and carve your own path through the unspoiled snow.

If this is your first time snowshoeing, Boyne Mountain is a super destination to break yourself in. The only items you have to bring are a rucksack, the right garments for the weather including winter boots which are impermeable, insulated and high-top; you'll find the other stuff including gear, trekking poles and snowshoes are available on rent at the property. If you never owned a pair of winter shoes, rest assured, the resort's ski and snowboard store (Boyne country Sports) stock footwear ranging in size for you to buy.

As you prepare to embark on snowshoeing, dress warmly in enough layers for your preferences, carry along an energizing beverage, snacks, not to mention water. Take a couple of Kleenex and most significantly, bring your camera to seize the magnificence of the mountains. Be advised to have your cell phones turned off while exploring along the mountains so there will be no distractions from experiencing the wilderness.

The staff at Boyne Mountain Cross Country Center offer guides for the trail system. Ikens, a crew member, advises the buddy system to keep you safe. He states, "Get out there and enjoy that time with other people. If you're going by yourself, he recommends, "stop in here and we'll give you a trail pass. It helps us know the number of people who are 'out there' so that all of a sudden if we're missing somebody at the end of the day we can go look for them. He advises adventurers who want to explore alone to inform somebody of your trail plus the estimated time you plan to be outside to ensure your safety.

Collin Stackus is an ardent snow-shoer and one of the crew at the Center who summarized how it feels once you get snowshoes on your feet, "it's like going for a walk, there is no lesson required. There's a binding that attaches to your foot. You strap them to your feet and you walk. There is no gliding. It's just a larger platform below your foot." The final thing you'll need is a delightful, snug villa from the Bluegreen corporation equipped with a warm fireplace to return to following a day on the snow.




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