When choosing a new pair of snowshoes, it’s important to consider a few different factors, most notably size and the terrain you’ll be hiking on. Generally speaking, the taller and heavier you are, the larger the snowshoes need to be to prevent you from sinking into the snow. Additionally, snowshoe designs incorporate different types of traction systems for users who are hiking on flat terrain, hilly trails, or in the mountains, though there are models adept at hiking in a variety of conditions. To help make your decision easier, here are the best snowshoes currently available.
Lightweight, fast, and durable, MSR’s Lightning Ascent snowshoes are versatile enough to be used on just about any type of terrain. The company’s PosiLock bindings firmly attach to most kinds of boots without restricting motion in any way. This is crucial for maintaining traction, particularly when moving up and down steep slopes. The Lightning Ascent’s easy to use features make them beginner friendly, yet they offer enough stability and support to please veteran snowshoers, too. Built to handle deep snow but just as agile in icy conditions, this is the absolute best snowshoe available at the moment.
For those who need even more support in particularly snowy environments, MSR also offers modular flotation tails that can be added to the back of this model. These provide a bit more surface area for especially demanding hikes and also makes the snowshoes an excellent choice for winter backcountry adventures that take you well off the beaten path.
For anyone who finds themselves hiking on rolling hills or steeper slopes, the Tubbs Wilderness snowshoe is a comfortable, versatile, and affordable option. It offers excellent traction both on and off the trail but the Wilderness especially excels at providing a solid grip when climbing and descending rugged, changing terrain. A rotating toe cord on the front, along with a crampon on the ball of the foot, help keep hikers stable and in control, even when transitioning from snow to ice to rock, and back again.
As with the Tubbs Mountaineer, the Wilderness runs a bit on the heavy side which makes for improved durability, though it can slow hikers down and cause fatigue. Still, for backcountry adventures with a lot of climbing, these are a great option.
Getting started with snowshoeing can be expensive for newcomers who not only have to shell out for the shoes themselves, but a set of trekking poles and other gear as well. With the introduction of the Evo Snowshoe Kit, MSR has helped lower the barrier to entry however. This kit comes with a set of the company’s Evo Trail shoes and a pair of Dynalock Trail poles, as well as a handy carrying case for keeping everything organized and easy to transport. Essentially, this is everything you need to hit the trail, all in one affordable package.
In terms of performance, the Evo Trail snowshoes are lightweight, durable, and provide excellent traction on a wide variety of terrain. They come equipped with MSR’s DuoFit bindings, which are not only easy to use while wearing gloves, but resist snow and ice too. Despite their budget price, MSR didn’t skimp on quality when creating the Evo Trail either, creating a snowshoe that is rugged enough to survive the harshest conditions found in the backcountry.
Built for going fast on well-groomed or frequently traveled trails, the TSL Symbioz Elite snowshoe is a good option for winter hikers who don’t venture far into the backcountry. This snowshoe is smaller and lighter than most the competition, meaning it doesn’t offer as much support in deep powder. But, this also means it’s a great choice for trail runners and fast-hikers who are looking to quickly cover ground.
Surprisingly compact and flexible, the Symbioz Elite offers excellent shock absorption, which is not a feature you find in other models. On top of that, this shoe features a plate underfoot that provides excellent stability and movement, making it an even better option for those fast winter workouts.
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