{"id":30643,"date":"2022-02-04T22:22:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T20:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=30643"},"modified":"2022-12-07T22:32:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T20:32:42","slug":"hiking-in-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in snow: How to stay warm and hike safely in winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thinking of hiking in snow, but aren\u2019t sure if it\u2019s safe if icy trails make it too hard for you to hike properly and if low temperatures are suiting you? Winter hiking can seem intimidating.<strong> But if you are prepared for hiking in snow and follow some essential tips, your winter hiking experience will become very rewarding!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I actually love hiking in cold weather. Winter hiking <strong>keeps your body in shape, helps to stay active and positive<\/strong> during the dark months, and <strong>prepares you for your hiking adventures in spring and summer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Showshoing in Central Oregon, in Edison Snow Park near Bend\"  class=\"wp-image-28836 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-4.jpg 1440w\" ><figcaption>Snowshoeing in Central Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;font-size:15px\"><em><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>:<em>\u00a0This blog post contains some affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you make a purchase &#8211; at no extra cost to you! 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Thank you for the support!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fa50074f64d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fa50074f64d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#winter-hiking-tips-not-only-for-beginners\" >Winter hiking tips (not only) for beginners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#layer-up-but-avoid-sweating\" >Layer up, but avoid sweating!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#stay-hydrated\" >Stay hydrated!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#bring-enough-food-snacks\" >Bring enough food &amp; snacks!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#start-early-plan-ahead-when-hiking-in-snow\" >Start early + plan ahead when hiking in snow!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#check-weather-trail-conditions-upfront\" >Check weather + trail conditions upfront!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#gear-for-hiking-in-snow\" >Gear for hiking in snow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#access-free-resource-library\" >ACCESS FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#winter-hiking-pack-list\" >Winter hiking pack list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#winter-hiking-in-oregon\" >Winter hiking in Oregon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/nature-outdoors\/hiking-in-snow\/#winter-hiking-washington\" >Winter hiking Washington<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"winter-hiking-tips-not-only-for-beginners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"winter-hiking-tips-not-only-for-beginners\"><\/span><strong>Winter hiking tips (not only) for beginners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"layer-up-but-avoid-sweating\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"layer-up-but-avoid-sweating\"><\/span><strong>Layer up, but avoid sweating!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wearing different layers allows you to <strong>adjust your temperature and stay warm when you need to<\/strong>. A big mistake is dressing up too warm at the beginning of your winter hike and start sweating. Because once you move slower, or stop for breaks, you&#8217;ll be wet and start getting cold quickly. So better follow the rule \u201cBe bold and start off cold\u201d and you\u2019ll be just fine, trust me! This is one of the <strong>most essential tips and the easiest mistake to avoid when hiking in the snow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to have some <strong>extra clothing to change<\/strong>. <strong>Beanie, clothes, and warm socks<\/strong> for me are essential to keep me warm. Consider that it even gets colder on high-elevated mountains, in shady forests, and close to waterfalls. Bring a <strong>water-resistant jacket<\/strong>, because there is nothing more uncomfortable than getting wet when hiking in the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"snow-covered Tamanawas Falls, Oregon, in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-30635 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-3.jpg 1600w\" ><figcaption>Tamanawas Falls, Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-hydrated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stay-hydrated\"><\/span><strong>Stay hydrated!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I know, it&#8217;s easy to forget drinking, when you are cold because you don\u2019t feel as thirsty. But this can get dangerous when hiking in winter and even<strong> lead to hypothermia<\/strong>. To avoid this, bring enough water and avoid putting it in a bladder as it might freeze. Instead, <strong>bring a thermos flask and fill it with your favorite drink<\/strong>, maybe even hot tea or cocoa? This will not only keep you motivated drinking and reward you during breaks but also keep you warm from inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bring-enough-food-snacks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bring-enough-food-snacks\"><\/span><strong>Bring enough food &amp; snacks!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>body burns a lot more calories when hiking in the snow<\/strong> as it has to do more work to keep your body temperature high. For that reason, you\u2019ll need more calories to fuel up which in the end will also keep you warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> You might know the feeling that you are freezing more if you need to pee. It\u2019s actually not only a feeling but true: As your body tries to keep your body fluids warm, it uses a lot of energy. So an empty bladder means your body can focus on keeping your body warm instead of your bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of not drinking enough and risking getting dehydrated, when you need to pee, just do it! Find a place to pee behind the bushes and you\u2019ll be fine. Just remember to <strong>leave no trace and pack out everything you brought in<\/strong>, like toilet paper, napkins, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start-early-plan-ahead-when-hiking-in-snow\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"start-early-plan-ahead-when-hiking-in-snow\"><\/span><strong>Start early + plan ahead when hiking in snow!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong>sun sets much earlier in winter, it gets dark faster on your winter hike<\/strong>. Also, as the sun isn\u2019t as high as during summer in general, trails in forests often are shady throughout the entire day. This means it\u2019s darker and colder compared to summer. So, try to hike in the sun. When winter hiking in the mountains, be aware that <strong>temperatures drop quickly as soon as it gets dark.<\/strong> Always bring headlamps! Just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Aireal shot of Deschutes National Forest in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-28893 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"840\"  height=\"570\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-1160x788.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-1160x788.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-800x544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-320x218.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-560x381.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited-1320x897.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-10-edited.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check-weather-trail-conditions-upfront\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"check-weather-trail-conditions-upfront\"><\/span><strong>Check weather + trail conditions upfront!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking weather and trail conditions before heading out is even more essential when hiking in winter as conditions are completely different compared to summer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-background wp-block-list\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><li><strong>Access roads and forest roads leading to your trailhead are most likely covered in snow and often aren\u2019t plowed.<\/strong><br><br>This doesn&#8217;t mean you cannot hike there, but consider that parking further away from your trailhead will add extra mileage to your hike.<br><br>Thinking about winter hiking in Oregon, this i.e. is the case at the popular Tumalo Falls or Trillium Lake.<br><\/li><li><strong>Trail conditions can change your winter hiking experience tremendously.<\/strong><br><br>First of all, it&#8217;s much harder to hike in the snow, so <strong>don&#8217;t underestimate the trails, and don&#8217;t compare length, elevation, and time<\/strong> with what you&#8217;re able to hike in summer. <br>Second, consider that the <strong>trail itself or trail signs can be covered in snow and won\u2019t be visible<\/strong>. <br><br>Especially if you go on a hike that you&#8217;ve been to in summer: be aware that the trail might look totally different from what you remember.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Signs for snowshoe trails at Edison Sno Park, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-28830 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-1.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Signs for snowshoe trails in Edison Sno Park, Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To avoid getting lost on your winter hike follow these tips for comfortably hiking in winter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Be reasonable <\/strong>about the distance and difficulty of your trail<\/li><li><strong>Start with short, easy hikes and avoid too much elevation<\/strong>, especially if you just get started with winter hiking<\/li><li><strong>Bring microspikes, crampons,<\/strong> or snowshoes when planning on hiking in the snow. Hiking with micro spikes will give you better traction and help to get through icy parts. Snowshoes are great for getting through <strong>deep snow<\/strong> on your trail.<\/li><li><strong>Bring an offline map \/ GPS<\/strong> to find your trail and avoid getting lost along the way. Don\u2019t rely on your cellphone and coverage and always make sure you have an offline map like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alltrails<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaiagps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gaia GPS<\/a> as trails might be covered in snow and aren&#8217;t as easy to find.<\/li><li><strong>Keep electronics warm<\/strong> to avoid that you run out of batteries for your phone, GPS navigation system, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Microspikes and crampons make it easier to hike on snow and icy trails\"  class=\"wp-image-30637 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Oregon-Tamanawas-Falls-Snow-1.jpg 1600w\" ><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/qrsTEjARyr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microspikes\/snow crampons<\/a> are easy to use: just pull them over the soles of your hiking boots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gear-for-hiking-in-snow\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gear-for-hiking-in-snow\"><\/span>Gear for hiking in snow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Navigation: trail map + <a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/lYtxuc6RPC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/YwjWIowpJl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Headlamp<\/a><\/li><li>Sun protection (<a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/GJ6LPjNzB4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sunscreen<\/a> &amp; sunglasses &#8211; yes, also in winter &#x1f60a;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/aHXraRdLJm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First aid kit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/pmw58J8Vy7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocket knife<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/WtHEdCCFsS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Firestarter<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/WtHEdCCFsS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">matches<\/a><\/li><li>Emergency shelter (<a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/n6RFDQaxgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency blanket<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/xyThmoEyNi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency bivvy<\/a>)<\/li><li>Extra food and snacks<\/li><li>Extra water + warm drinks<\/li><li>Extra clothing to change<\/li><li>Microspikes, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockpor.ch\/prd\/qrsTEjARyr\">snow crampons<\/a>, or snowshoes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that besides the microspikes and snowshoes all other items are part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/ten-essentials.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201c10 essentials\u201d<\/a> that you should bring on any of your hikes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"hiking with snowshoes in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-28838 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon-Edison-Sno-Park-5.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#00a499\">Want a <strong>downloadable checklist <\/strong>of winter hiking tips? <strong>Sign up for my FREE Resource Library:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"\n    mailpoet_form_popup_overlay\n      \"><\/div>\n  <div\n    id=\"mailpoet_form_14\"\n    class=\"\n      mailpoet_form\n      mailpoet_form_html\n      mailpoet_form_position_\n      mailpoet_form_animation_\n    \"\n      >\n\n    <style type=\"text\/css\">\n     #mailpoet_form_14 .mailpoet_form {  }\n#mailpoet_form_14 form { margin-bottom: 0; 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The <strong>Columbia River Gorge is home to 90 different waterfalls, just on the Oregon side of the Gorge<\/strong>. This is the perfect destination in winter and spring as the waterfalls are roaring at this time of the year. With <strong>Mt. Hood National Forest and the Cascade peaks, <\/strong>winter hiking in Oregon can be stretched until May. Here are some of my favorite winter hikes in Oregon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tamanawas Falls<\/strong>, Mt. Hood National Forest<\/li><li><strong>Mirror Lake<\/strong>, Government Camp, Mt. Hood National Forest<\/li><li><strong>Trillium Lake<\/strong>, Mt. Hood National Forest, well-known for snowshoeing<\/li><li>Snowshoeing around <strong>Mt. Bachelor<\/strong>, Bend<\/li><li><strong>Tumalo Falls<\/strong>, Bend<\/li><li>Waterfalls in <strong>Columbia River Gorge<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t happen often, but if the Columbia River Gorge sees snow it turns the Historic Columbia Highway and all its roadside waterfalls into magical scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Oregon&#039;s Multnomah Falls in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-29070 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USA-Oregon_Multnomah-Falls-Winter-1.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Multnomah Falls &#8211; Oregon&#8217;s tallest and most popular waterfall <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is: Because many waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge are located just off the road, you don&#8217;t have to hike far to see frozen or snow-covered falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"winter-hiking-washington\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"winter-hiking-washington\"><\/span>Winter hiking Washington<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven\u2019t done much winter hiking in Washington so far. But the most popular <strong>winter hiking tips near Seattle include the Olympic Peninsula and Mt. Rainier<\/strong>. Both National Parks offer winter hiking options until the late spring due to their highly elevated location. Even in May the trails around Paradise (Mt. Rainier) and Hurricane Ridge (Olympic Peninsula) can be covered in snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"774\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"snow-covered hiking trails at Paradise, Mt. 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