Snowshoeing Calories Burned Calculator
Track the energy you expend trekking through snow — from flat trails to backcountry adventures.
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Your Results
390
Total Calories Burned
6.5
cal/min
5.3
MET Score
318
MET·min
Food Equivalence
☕
2.6
Hot Cocoa
🍫
1.7
Energy Bars
🥜
2.3
Trail Mix
🥣
2.4
Oatmeal Bowls
Projection: If You Do This Regularly
3x
1x3x5x7x
1,169
Weekly
5,060
Monthly
1.4 lbs
Fat Lost / Month
per session
Quick Answer: How many calories burned snowshoeing? Vigorous snowshoeing burns 500-800 calories per hour. Backcountry deep snow trekking can exceed 700 calories per hour.
How Many Calories Does Snowshoeing Burn?
This calculator uses scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities to calculate accurate calorie burn estimates for snowshoeing.
Benefits of Snowshoeing
Winter Cardio
Full-Body Workout
Low Impact
Accessible for All Levels
Pro Tips
✓Layer clothing to manage temperature
✓Use poles for balance and upper body engagement
✓Start on groomed trails before backcountry
Snowshoeing Burn Projections
Calories by Duration (70 kg / 154 lbs)
| Duration | Leisurely Pa (4.5) | Moderate Pac (5.3) | Vigorous Pac (8) | Backcountry (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 min | 165 | 194 | 294 | — |
| 60 min | 331 | 389 | 588 | — |
| 90 min | 496 | 583 | 882 | — |
| 120 min | 662 | 778 | 1176 | — |
Calories by Your Weight
120 lbs
454
EST. BURN
140 lbs
538
EST. BURN
160 lbs
614
EST. BURN
180 lbs
690
EST. BURN
200 lbs
766
EST. BURN
220 lbs
840
EST. BURN
Snowshoeing vs. Other Activities
Calorie Comparison (60 min, 70 kg)
🎿Snowshoeing (Vigorous)
588 cal588 cal
515 cal
478 cal
617 cal
Detailed Comparison
| 🎿Snowshoeing (Vigorous) | 588 cal |
| ⛷️Cross-Country Skiing | 588 cal |
| 🥾Hiking (Uphill) | 515 cal |
| 🏔️Winter Hiking | 478 cal |
| 🏃Running (6 mph) | 617 cal |
Data source: 2024 Revised Compendium of Physical Activities.
This calculator is for informational and personal journaling purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional guidance. Estimates are based on published MET values and may vary by individual.
