SALT LAKE CITY — Snowshoeing is one of the greatest ways to explore the mountains during the winter season. Whether a person is new to the sport or a veteran, this sport is for all types of individuals and a great way to ease into a snow sport that is considered easy to learn and has a low risk of injury.

The fascinating views experienced from snowshoeing are worth the trek up the winter trails. With locations available throughout the state, accessibility is more convenient than ever.

Here is a list of popular places to snowshoe.

Solitude Nordic Center

The Solitude Nordic Center is a great place for beginners to start. With snowshoe packages starting at $18 (includes pass, snowshoes, overshoes and poles), the Solitude Nordic Center features five groomed trails. There are 10 kilometers of marked trails that range from 1 kilometer to 3 kilometers, each with varying difficulty levels.

Phone: 801-536-5774

Wasatch Mountain State Park

Wasatch Mountain State Park provides different events to better inform and provide community involvement. Even though snowshoeing is considered one of the safer winter sports, being aware of potential risks is important for all winter sports. Specifically for snowshoeing, there is a class offered for avalanche awareness.

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How to pick the right pair of snowshoes

If you take your time and answer a few simple questions when looking for your next pair of snowshoes, you will easily find the right pair for you.

Friends of Wasatch Moonlight Snowshoe Hike is another event hosted by the Wasatch Mountain State Park. All of the funds from the three full-moon snowshoe hikes will be donated to the FOW organization. Phone: 435-654-1791

Mill Creek Canyon

With an elevation of 7,520 feet, Mill Creek Canyon offers something in addition to the beautifully groomed trails for snowshoeing: a yurt. Only accessed by snowshoe or ski only on the Mill Creek ski trail, yurts are provided for up to eight people from December through April. Reservations for yurts are usually made the November before the coming snowshoe season, so you can plan on next year. If you’ve missed the deadline for reservations, exploring the Mill Creek Canyon without the yurt is still a great experience. The trails are easily accessible and regularly groomed, making the destination a popular place for a variety of snow activities.

Phone: 801-446-6411

White Pine Canyon

The availability of snowshoe tours is one of the many benefits of snowshoeing at the White Pine Touring Center. The options offered range from three-hour tours, five-hour tours and even night tours. These tours provide an intimate setting for groups of up to 10 people. There are also fireside dinners available after the tour, Wednesday-Saturday, from 6-9 p.m.

Phone: 435-649-6249

Soldier Hollow

Located in Midway, snowshoeing in Soldier Hollow is a great place for a variety of family activities. With options like horseback riding, a biathlon experience and riding down the longest tubing lanes available in Utah, finding a fun activity shouldn’t be too hard. For snowshoeing, Soldier Hollow offers groomed trails along Olympic trails and up to popular vantage points like the Crow’s nest.

Phone: 435-654-2002

Jessica Kaing is a student at the University of Utah and a social media intern for ksl.com. Email her at socialintern@deseretdigital.com.

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