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Gros Morne National Park in western Newfoundland is a snowshoer's paradise. Canada's eastern-most province is home to this majestic park that received international recognition in 1987. Twenty years ago, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared Gros Morne a World Heritage Site, honoring its complex geology and remarkable scenery. And it is that remarkable scenery that will remind you again and again how splendid this island province really is. If you prefer the solitude of winter and breathtaking terrain, a visit to Gros Morne is a must.
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There are legends, and then there is John "Snowshoe" Thompson, who delivered mail in the rugged and snow-covered Sierra-Nevada Mountains in the dead of winter for 20 grueling years.
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Strolling the trade show floor for what seemed like hours at the recent PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, I needed a break. Just then, I noticed an empty chair and the smiling face of Patrick Materna. I had picked the perfect place to stop, for Materna was demonstrating the benefits of The Stick.
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One of the most scenic and tranquil snowshoe settings in North America is a remote hamlet in central Washington. This Evergreen state oasis called Stehekin could easily be tabbed the Last Great Adventure.
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