It’s time! It’s time! It’s time to break out the snowshoes and start hitting the trails. If you haven’t purchased your snowshoes yet, have no fear. Your local retailer is there to help you find the perfect shoe for you. Not sure where to start? Here’s our blog post walking you through snowshoe lingo and …
By Diane Groff, Tubbs Ambassador Last week we travelled to Washington state to enjoy a week of outdoor fun with our son, Ben. Ben lives in Leavenworth, WA , a place where many adventures can take place. One of our highlights was seeing the snow start to appear above 5,000 feet.. the wet weather proved …
It’s everyone’s favorite season–SNOW SEASON. You probably thought we were going to say Holiday Season, weren’t you? Well yes, that season is great too. But, instead of focusing on Black Friday specials and practicing your best right hook for the mall crowds, we’re jumping on the “get yourself outside” bandwagon. You might be familiar with …
It’s time to start planning–Halloween is approaching which means the stores have Christmas decorations out already (we kid, we kid)–and we’re on the hunt for some epic snow hikes. If you haven’t met our awesome new Ambassador crew, you should. Here is a list of favorite winter spots from the people who know it best. Follow …
From Sheila, Tubbs Ambassador This past summer, my husband and I decided to take an extended vacation, for the very first time in our 31 years of marriage! Our summer getaways are usually no more than a week, due to my husband’s work schedule. We have loved our weeklong paddling and camping trips in New …
Since the beginning of Tubbs (over 110 years ago!), our company goal has been more than just building the best snowshoes. We’ve always tried to support the snowshoe community and the people who use our products. To us, snowshoeing is not just what’s on your feet, it’s the experience the shoes give you. Our snowshoes might …
By Tim Taylor, Tubbs Ambassador Every fall I usher out another Medicine Lake Trip season with either a backpacking trip or a Boundary Waters Canoe Area excursion. It’s a perfect time; temperatures begin to cool, the pesky mosquitoes are pretty much non-existent and, of course, the leaves are changing. This past September we elected to …
It’s that time of year when we’re dusting off our gear and planning for the first snowfall (who’s excited?). This is also a great time to check your equipment, make sure everything’s in working order, and replacing the items that need it. (Note: you should check your gear before every excursion!) Conveniently, now is also …
We’re ready! We’re ready for winter to come! This week a huge chunk of the country is either under water (we’re thinking of you southeast Texas!) or getting pummeled with forest fires (stay safe Oregon and Washington!). While we all know unexpected weather is the only thing you can expect, it’s not too much to …
Courtesy of our Day Hiking Ambassador, Jan. What’s in your Backpack? While the snow covered landscape has transformed to dirt paths, lush green flora peppered with wildflowers, we are still thinking about snowshoeing in Colorado. Getting out this time of year keeps us fit for winter sports and is a great time to scout for …