Snowshoeing is an old tradition that’s becoming more and more popular as snowboarders, skiers and hikers take to the backcountry for frosty good times. Never mind curling up for a long winter’s nap - our three “Best of” snowshoe picks will have you tearing up the woods and the mountains in search of fitness and fun.
Founded in 1972 by Greg Wilcox and Dyke Williams, Country Ways first started as a mail order snowshoe kit business, designed to get people interested in building, then using their snowshoes. Since then, the business has grown to make fully-assembled, wooden snowshoes based on the historical designs used by Native Americans. If you are looking for a well-made snowshoe but want a more traditional look, you’ll love Country Ways’ Ojibwa snowshoe. Made with lightweight nylon tubular lacing (which is... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $179
If you’re looking for tough outdoor gear that can talk the talk and walk the walk, you’ll love this next company. Mountain Safety Research was founded in 1969 by Larry Penberthy for the purpose of testing climbing gear like ice axes, high-altitude camping tents and frame packs. In 1997, MSR won a Backpacker’s Choice Award for the pioneering, injection-molded plastic snowshoe designs on their Denali line. A decade later, their Lightning Ascent are becoming fast favorites with winter sports fan... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $260
Northern Lites Snow Shoes founder Russell Post is such a fanatic for a lightweight construction, he’s drilled holes in his toothbrush to lighten his load while camping. Originally an engineer, the avid snow-shoer and outdoorsman founded Northern Lites with the mission to improve and lighten existing snow shoe design. Over 15 years later, Northern Lites remains a leader in light-weight, high-performance snow shoes, trusted by backcountry enthusiasts and mountaineers for their fine construction and unparal... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $199
