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Snowshoeing in wonder
The first findings of "snowshoes" date back to 6000 BC.
Humans have always sought new inspirations and inventions that could help them in their exploration of the world . I imagine people from ancient times who found themselves having to travel on fresh snow, what to do? Probably the push to solve real survival problems brought someone the idea: to build rafts for their feet . Brilliant! The idea is seen and passed down from person to person, from mountaineers to mountaineers, from explorers to travellers, it crosses the centuries .
Ciaspolare is a term that comes from the dialect of Val di Non. It has entered common parlance given the famous race “La Ciaspolada”.
Nowadays it is a sport suitable for everyone, adults and children , a lot depends on the chosen route, often it is better to rely on expert companions.
Snowshoes are made of different materials, usually rigid plastic, 40 to 50 cm long, which allow you to walk and float on the snow in any condition. Above the snowshoe is mounted a swinging device that hooks both at the tip and at the ankle. This hook allows the natural flexion of the foot during walking. Under the snowshoe are crampons , a grip useful for gripping the snow.
The correct technique for snowshoeing is not that complex, and is very similar to Nordic walking: arms and legs move alternately , and the force is modulated according to the slope of the path. For example, when the right foot advances, the stick in the left hand is pointed into the snow, and vice versa, and so on towards a thousand pristine and magnificent places .
The necessary equipment:
Snowshoeing requires energy, muscle strength and resistance . The body, after about ten minutes of walking, overheats. The ideal, therefore, to be practical and not sweat excessively, is to dress in layers, avoiding excessively padded clothing that would make movement tiring.
The beneficial effects of snowshoeing are numerous, for body and mind . Snowshoeing is an aerobic activity that allows you to burn a considerable amount of calories, therefore it helps you lose weight (an average of 600 calories are burned in an hour), it shapes the muscles of the legs and buttocks (on fresh snow the quadriceps are especially toned). Not only that, even the muscle groups of the trunk are positively affected: they train the abdominals and, thanks to the movement with the poles , the shoulders and triceps are also worked. Like all aerobic activities, snowshoeing increases the heart rate , helps to melt fat, preserves good metabolic functioning ; and activates the production of endorphins thus helping to improve mood and combat anxiety . Snowshoeing, in close contact with nature, can bring the well-known benefits of Adventure Therapy.
The Dalai Lama Village has opened an agreement with one of the leading experts in the sector, Gian Mario Navillod, and through an advantageous offer allows its guests to live this exciting experience.
Humans have always sought new inspirations and inventions that could help them in their exploration of the world . I imagine people from ancient times who found themselves having to travel on fresh snow, what to do? Probably the push to solve real survival problems brought someone the idea: to build rafts for their feet . Brilliant! The idea is seen and passed down from person to person, from mountaineers to mountaineers, from explorers to travellers, it crosses the centuries .
Ciaspolare is a term that comes from the dialect of Val di Non. It has entered common parlance given the famous race “La Ciaspolada”.
Nowadays it is a sport suitable for everyone, adults and children , a lot depends on the chosen route, often it is better to rely on expert companions.
Snowshoes are made of different materials, usually rigid plastic, 40 to 50 cm long, which allow you to walk and float on the snow in any condition. Above the snowshoe is mounted a swinging device that hooks both at the tip and at the ankle. This hook allows the natural flexion of the foot during walking. Under the snowshoe are crampons , a grip useful for gripping the snow.
The correct technique for snowshoeing is not that complex, and is very similar to Nordic walking: arms and legs move alternately , and the force is modulated according to the slope of the path. For example, when the right foot advances, the stick in the left hand is pointed into the snow, and vice versa, and so on towards a thousand pristine and magnificent places .
The necessary equipment:
- Snowshoes
- Sticks
- Breathable and fit clothing
- Windproof shell
- Hat, neck warmer and gloves
- Socks and hiking boots
- Sunglasses
- Protective Sun Cream
- Mountain backpack
Snowshoeing requires energy, muscle strength and resistance . The body, after about ten minutes of walking, overheats. The ideal, therefore, to be practical and not sweat excessively, is to dress in layers, avoiding excessively padded clothing that would make movement tiring.
The beneficial effects of snowshoeing are numerous, for body and mind . Snowshoeing is an aerobic activity that allows you to burn a considerable amount of calories, therefore it helps you lose weight (an average of 600 calories are burned in an hour), it shapes the muscles of the legs and buttocks (on fresh snow the quadriceps are especially toned). Not only that, even the muscle groups of the trunk are positively affected: they train the abdominals and, thanks to the movement with the poles , the shoulders and triceps are also worked. Like all aerobic activities, snowshoeing increases the heart rate , helps to melt fat, preserves good metabolic functioning ; and activates the production of endorphins thus helping to improve mood and combat anxiety . Snowshoeing, in close contact with nature, can bring the well-known benefits of Adventure Therapy.
The Dalai Lama Village has opened an agreement with one of the leading experts in the sector, Gian Mario Navillod, and through an advantageous offer allows its guests to live this exciting experience.
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