Snowshoeing

mjrc2
mjrc2 Posts: 121 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Why does mfp not list snowshoeing as an exercise? How do I estimate the calories I burn on a hilly 1.5/2 hr snowshoeing excursion? I certainly get sweaty and out of breath!

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    mjrc2 wrote: »
    Why does mfp not list snowshoeing as an exercise? How do I estimate the calories I burn on a hilly 1.5/2 hr snowshoeing excursion? I certainly get sweaty and out of breath!

    Getting sweaty and out of breath isn't necessarily indicative of calorie expenditure? Are you breaking new trail? Snowshoeing in hilly terrain? Powder or packed snow?

    There are a lot of variables to take into account and I've seen some calculators suggesting over 500 cal/hr if you're breaking trail in powder. I've heard that some Suunto GPS watches have a snowshoeing setting but they tend to be very pricey. I use my Garmin's walking setting and consider the extra calories burned a bonus.
  • lalalacroix
    lalalacroix Posts: 834 Member
    Snowshoeing can be difficult or easy depending on the incline/decline and snowpack. I haven't found a good calculator for it yet. I'm currently using the omnicalculator.com and using the calculation for hiking as it takes into account elevation gain and pack weight.
  • playadelcarmen2
    playadelcarmen2 Posts: 38 Member
    I use map my hike. For fluffy, hilly, hard work snow shoeing, it gave me 550 calories for 1.5 miles in an hour. I was soaking wet from sweat when I got home.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    I use skis. :smile:
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    mjrc2 wrote: »
    Why does mfp not list snowshoeing as an exercise? How do I estimate the calories I burn on a hilly 1.5/2 hr snowshoeing excursion? I certainly get sweaty and out of breath!

    Use "Snow Shoeing". It's in the database.
  • mjrc2
    mjrc2 Posts: 121 Member
    Thanks everyone!

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