Because your feet don't have a very big surface area. If you've seen eskimos with those big 'tennis racket' shoes.. its to spread their weight out so that theres less pressure thus, helping you to stay on the surface of the snow(':
To avoid sinking into snow, you can wear snowshoes or skis to distribute your weight over a larger surface area. You can also try walking in someone else's footsteps, as this compacts the snow and provides a firmer surface to walk on. Additionally, staying on top of packed snow trails or wearing gaiters to keep snow out of your boots can also help prevent sinking.
Go through Mt. Coronet to almost the top of your map, there will be a route with sinking snow in it.
It's called a condom. just kidding, they're called Snowshoes.
When worn properly a life jacket can keep you from sinking even if you are unconscious.
Snow shoes are broad in order to spread the weight over a larger portion of the snow, which prevents you from sinking into the snow.
To keep from sinking and capture more light.
It spreads your weight across the snow and therefore your feet don't sink in to where you are standing.
Snowshoes work by distributing a person's weight over a larger surface area, preventing them from sinking into the snow. The large surface area of the snowshoes helps to provide better traction and stability, making it easier for people to walk on snow without sinking or slipping.
Walk on hard ground. There is no way to keep them from sinking in soft or grass areas. You have to watch where you step.
Spread the weight over a larger area. For a human: snow shoes, skis For a vehicle: bigger wheels, treads
Skis don't sink in snow because of their wider surface area that distributes the skier's weight over a larger area, which creates more pressure and prevents them from sinking. Additionally, the design of ski bindings and boots help to keep the skier's weight evenly distributed on the skis to maintain buoyancy on the snow.
Make sure there are no holes