Sample Itinerary:
Trailhead - 9:00 am
Snowshoe - 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
Drive: Upper parkinglot, Big Springs Park, Provo Cyn
Activities: Hike/Snowshoe Big Spring Hollow trails - 4.5-5 miles. This trail makes a loop traveling through 3 meadows and going along the creek, mostly on a trail and meeting up with the road for a short section. Snowshoes and spikes will be needed on this trail. All Trails Trip Report
Bathrooms - no
Cell Phone Service - no
Dogs - yes
Gear: Snowshoes/poles (weather dependent), spikes, gaiters (optional - can rent), (NO COTTON) thermal top and bottom, wool socks or just not cotton socks, snow pants, long sleeve
fleece, light waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or
regular back pack (with space remaining to shove clothes in when you get too warm), 1
Liters water, 3-4 snacks, WATERPROOF boots or non-waterproof boots/shoes and also
rent "overshoes", sled
Rentals: Snowshoes: $12 (UVU- includes poles and overboots or $8 only
snowshoes); $13 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)
Overshoes: $4 (UVU Outdoor Adventure); $5 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)
$5 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)
Gaiters (cover ankles from getting snow): $3 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)
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