Landon, Backcountry Ambassador Earlier this year I decided to plan and execute a fundraising event to benefit a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor adventure programs for at-risk urban teens. The catalyst for raising awareness, and in turn funds, was an ambitious two day, two peak assault on the highest summits in Lassen Volcanic National Park, …
Terry, Backcountry Ambassador Living in the PNW, just at the base of the North Cascade Range, I am afforded all types of outdoor activities. Initially I was strictly into hiking and camping, but soon found myself spending the winter months in the gym to stay physically fit while my mind dreamed about the mountains. About …
Kim, Day Hiking Ambassador Winters in Michigan are known to be long, snowy, and cold. This winter was no exception, nothing out of the ordinary. Oh wait, but it was! The words “Polar Vortex” had become a household name. Everybody was talking about it. It was all over the news, and across my social media …
Jen, Family Ambassador Growing up in New England, it was inevitable that I would love winter fun. My childhood was full of snowball fights, snow-forts, sledding, and the occasional tongue stuck to an icicle. Yet, it wasn’t until I was an adult that I tried most snow sports – snowshoeing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. …
Sandy, Trail Walking Ambassador Four years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer, what a surprise. I have always been healthy and active and felt I took care of myself. Our family had no history of breast cancer and I was rarely sick. Fortunately, it was caught early, after a couple of surgeries and chemo …
Becca, Backcountry Ambassador The only sound I could hear was the thump of my snowshoes flipping up powder onto the backs of my legs, and the rhythm of my breath, sending clouds of air from my mouth into the winter scene around me. Only one more big uphill push and then we would be at …
Jill, Day Hiking Ambassador As we stepped onto the northbound trailhead of the Sandia Crest it felt like we were greeting an old friend. We have hiked countless trails throughout the Cibola National Forest over many years, but this was our first time setting foot into the forest wearing snowshoes. Having only become avid snowshoers …
Proudly introducing the 2014/15 Tubbs Snowshoes Ambassador Team! From Washington to New Mexico, and Ontario to New York, our Ambassadors include the best bunch of backcountry, day hiking, trail walking and family adventurers out there. BACKCOUNTRY Maciej Seattle, WA Tim Lino Lake, MN Terry Arlington, WA Brooke Salt Lake City, UT Landon Orem, UT Becca Bozeman, …
Where do you live? Puyallup, WA Top 3 things we should know about you? 1. In the past 4 years, I have photographed Romps in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia 2. I donated a kidney to one of my cousins in Minnesota in 2012 3. I love to travel and visit new and exciting places. …
Where do you live? Cromwell, CT Top 3 things we should know about you? 1. I love planning family adventures 2. Known as the one that always leaves people laughing when I go 3. Love to cook and try new recipes—#1 Crockpot fan! Favorite aspect of snowshoeing? An activity my whole family enjoys doing together. …