How do the non-winter people stay sane? Well, comrades, why do you think the Self-Help section at the bookstore takes up so much room? A self-help book for us? You're looking at it. Besides, we're what folks call self-reliant. Meaning these snowshoes can get us back into places where the ability to whip together a shelter for the night is a useful skill. They're also built for serious loads in deep snow for times when you need to haul the less-prepared and their self-help books back to town.