The Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series® has opened up registration for the 2010 season and lots of people have already logged on to join in on the fun times and fantastic cause.

Register now for a Romp near you and save up to $15 with the Early Bird Registration Discount!

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The Romp is a fun, inexpensive way to get active this winter AND support a fantastic cause.

Find your event and register today!

USA (benefiting local affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®)

• New Jersey: Sat, Jan 23, 2010
• Vermont: Sat, Jan 30,2010
• Utah: Sat, Feb 6, 2010 NEW!!
• Washington: Sat, Feb 20, 2010
• Oregon: Sat, Feb 27, 2010
• Colorado: Sat, March 6, 2010

CANADA (benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Foundation)

• Ontario: Sat, Feb 20, 2010

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The annual event is designed to offer kids and adults who are new to snow sports a chance to check them out with free equipment and trail access.

Winter trails day has been confirmed thus far at the following locations:

• Kirkwood, CA
• Echo Lake, CO
• Estes Park, CO
• Weston Ski Tracks, MA
• Fort Snelling State Park, MN
• White River Snow Park, OR
• Liberty Mountain, PA
• Soldier Hollow, UT
• The Mountaineers, WA

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You can register online for your preferred location at http://WinterTrails.org. Most locations offer snowshoeing and cross-country but some only offer snowshoeing. Venues include alpine resorts, Nordic centers, state parks, National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service land. Details can be found on the Web site. You can also register onsite at each location.

Winter Trails is part of “Learn a Snow Sport Month,” set for the entire month of January to raise awareness of skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Information about other snow sports learning programs can be found at http://WinterFeelsGood.com and individual programs are described at http://LearnaSnowSport.org.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20091102/ap_tr_ge/us_travel_brief_winter_trails

Although the staff at eSnowshoes.com is based out of Colorado, we are excited to see that the Department of Natural Resources in Michigan is offering ‘Make your own snowshoes‘ classes this winter. We encourage those of you in the area to attend one of these events in hopes that programs like this can be offered nationally.

Here is the official release from The Department of Natural Resources:

Make Your Own Traditional Wooden Snowshoes at Ludington State Park

Contact:  Alan Wernette 231-843-9261
Agency: Natural Resources

Oct. 9, 2009
The Department of Natural Resources invites you to learn to weave a pair of traditional wooden snowshoes at Ludington State Park, using methods similar to those Native Americans used for generations.

“Snowshoes offer form and function; wear them to get through the snow this winter, show them off as a decoration or give them as a handmade gift,” said Ludington State Park Interpreter Alan Wernette, who teaches the snowshoe-making class. “Snowshoeing is an easy way to get outside and burn calories during the winter months and is an inexpensive and fun activity for all ages. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.”

The cost for making a pair of snowshoes ranges from $90 to $160 depending on the style. Cost includes the pre-formed wooden frames, lacing, top-of-the-line binding and personal instructions. Classes are designed to be fun and interesting.

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All classes are held at Ludington State Park’s Warming Shelter. Because this activity requires concentration over long periods of time, it is suggested for ages 16 and older. Note that some of the classes are split over two days. Classes are scheduled for:

Oct. 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oct. 26 and 27, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 23 and 24, 6:30. to 10 p.m.
Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 7 and 8, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Jan. 25 and 26, 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Class size is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation, please call Ludington State Park at (231) 843-9261 or e-mail wernettea@michigan.gov.

A motor vehicle permit is required when entering the state park. Permits are $6 for the day or $24 for an annual permit, which is valid at any state park.

For a listing of other events taking place at Michigan state parks and recreation areas, visit www.michigan.gov/dnrcalendar.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, accessible use and enjoyment of the State’s natural resources for current and future generations.

Source: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10371_10402-223923–,00.html

Modeled after the highly successful Race for the Cure®, the Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer consists of a 3k or 5k snowshoe walk or a 3k snowshoe race.

The event has grown every year and now is the largest snowshoe series in the world.

The gorgeous snowshoe course, fun atmosphere, and FREE demo snowshoes* from Tubbs helps to attract participants of all levels. Nearly 25% of participants have never snowshoed before!

With ongoing partnerships with the local affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the Tubbs Romp to Stomp is committed to helping stomp out breast cancer one snowshoe step at a time!

Got more questions about the Romp? Check out tubbsromptostomp.com

*first come first serve with event registration

Here are the dates for the 2010 Season:

New Jersey

Sat, January 23, 2010 – Mountain Creek Resort

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Vermont

Sat, January 30, 2010 – Stratton Mountain Resort

Utah

Sat, February 6, 2010 – Mountain Dell Golf Course, SLC

Washington – New!

Sat, February 20, 2010 – The Summit at Snoqualmie Nordic Center

Oregon

Sat, February 27, 2010 – Mt Hood

Colorado

Sat, March 6, 2010 – Frisco Nordic Center

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Originating in Plattsburgh, this will be the 10th year for the National Championships.

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About 300 elite level snowshoe athletes from across the country and Canada are expected to participate in the two-day event.

“It really provides some great interaction between those athletes who will be competing for the national championships at Highland Forest Park and our local public. They can actually come out and get involved with some of the events that are going on with this,” said David Holder with the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau

The event is expected to produce about $292,000 of economic impact for the area from guests coming in from out of town.