Outing . WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE TAIL OFONE SHOE CATCHES ON THE OTHER on the back of the head and shoulders inthe cold white snow. However, thesedifficulties do not bother the navigatorthat keeps his mind on the course and theshoes in perfect trim, fore and aft. Butto drop the nautical terms. Snowshoeing looks easy and, for thatmatter, it is easy, if you are out just forthe sake of snowshoeing and can keep themind constantly on the trail. The be-ginners troublescome when hismind is diverted,as on a huntingtrip, from thewebs, which speed-ily get tangled up,and the forthcom-ing result is a cat-ast
Outing . WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE TAIL OFONE SHOE CATCHES ON THE OTHER on the back of the head and shoulders inthe cold white snow. However, thesedifficulties do not bother the navigatorthat keeps his mind on the course and theshoes in perfect trim, fore and aft. Butto drop the nautical terms. Snowshoeing looks easy and, for thatmatter, it is easy, if you are out just forthe sake of snowshoeing and can keep themind constantly on the trail. The be-ginners troublescome when hismind is diverted,as on a huntingtrip, from thewebs, which speed-ily get tangled up,and the forthcom-ing result is a cat-astrophe. W hatone has to learnis to handle theshoes instinctivelyand automatically,while the mind isoccupied withsomething is largely amatter of habit—ahabit that can beacquired with alittle practice, pa-tience, and perse-verance. The choice of asnowshoe is a sub-ject for much dis-cussion, for thereare styles and kindsalmost withoutnumber. If youwant a shoe for. JUST CRUISE AROUND IN THE GREAT WHITE FOREST, STUDYING THE TRAILS AND ENJOYING YOURSELF open, straight-ahead work, get one that islong and narrow. If you want one forrough, brushy places, get a short, broadmodel. If you want an all-around shoe,get one of medium length and mediumbreadth. The all-around shoe shouldturn up slightly at the point. The flat ones are better for uphill work, as theygive a toe-hold and cling better, butwhen you turn and come down the toeis liable to run under the surface, espe-cially if there is a little crust, trippingyou and throwing you forward. If you want a first-class shoe, go to [405] 406 OUTING
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