Snowshoeing Techniques - Part 5

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(Part 5 of 10)

• When coming down slope, as you step put your weight on the back part of the snowshoe so the heel cleat provides traction.
• In soft powder, you can go straight down the slope because you will be able to dig your heels in easier.
• Similar to side-stepping on an ascent (see part3), to come down slope, put weight on the upside edge of your snowshoe.  Again, be sure your steps are far enough apart that they do not collapse on each other.