MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – Every 12 months across the U.P. there are increasingly more newbies making an attempt out completely different winter sports activities.

Stores like Down Wind Sports in Marquette state educating newbies as considered one of their primary targets. Co-owner Bill Thompson stated on the subject of etiquette, there are some things to recollect.

“You don’t want to just hike on groomed trails because it really ruins it for the cross-country skiers,” stated Thompson. “So really recommend cross-country skiing on cross-country ski trails and then snow skiing anywhere but on the groomed trails.”

Thompson additionally stated it’s essential to put on the right tools resembling snowshoes, as common footwear will make you sink whereas destroying the observe. He additionally stated these sports activities could be costly, however they’re a worthy funding.

“A pair of snowshoes that might run $175 might seem expensive, but you don’t have to pay anything after that to go snowshoeing and that snowshoe will last you a lifetime,” stated Thompson. “I think it’s a good investment for mental health, physical health.”

He additionally stated staying energetic within the winter has advantages.

“It’s very important in the winter in the Upper Peninsula, as it gets dark early and is dark late,” stated Thompson, “So you want to get out for your mental health and get some exercise.”

Ishpeming Ski Club Vice President Peter Copenhaver stated there are a lot of several types of winter sports activities that newbies can attempt.

“Cross-country skiing, they can do snowshoeing, downhill skiing, snow biking,” stated Copenhaver. “There is just a variety of things to do during the winter months.”

Copenhaver stated his Ski Club has courses the place they supply all of the tools so individuals can see in the event that they prefer it.

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