It might feel weird to walk with your legs wide open like Western hero John Wayne after just getting off a horse. But that’s snow-shoeing. Strap on your shoes that measure some 40 by 20 centimetres and head out off the paths and pistes to make your own way through snow-covered woodland. Enjoy that sense of being at one with nature. If you are planning to venture out for the first time, two Austrian professionals have a handful of tips. Mountain guide Andreas Schwentner says all you need is the desire to get out there and of course your winter clothing. But consider your footwear, technique and…