Snowshoe Race
S
PLAYERS
Any number, individually
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- A pair of snowshoes per racer
- A marked course through snow
MEASUREMENTS
Courses commonly range from a quarter mile to several miles depending on the event.
HOW TO PLAY
1
Each racer straps on a pair of snowshoes at the starting line.
2
On the starting signal, racers move as quickly as possible along the marked course using a wide, deliberate stride to avoid tripping.
3
Racers must stay within the marked course boundaries and may not remove their snowshoes at any point.
4
Any racer who falls must get back up and continue without assistance from other competitors.
5
The first racer to cross the finish line still wearing both snowshoes wins the race.