10 Best Snowshoes For Hiking
Updated on: December 2023
Best Snowshoes For Hiking in 2023
MSR Evo Trail 22-Inch Hiking Snowshoes, Charcoal
- Dependable, durable all-condition snowshoes offer excellent traction and floatation on snowy trails and rolling terrain
- Steel traction rails and brake bars are molded into snowshoe decking, and along with carbon steel crampons, provide secure grip in tricky conditions
- DuoFit bindings deliver freeze-proof, glove-friendly, adjustable attachment to a wide range of footwear
- Optional 6-inch modular floatation tails (sold separately) provide extra floatation in deep powder
- Snowshoes measure 8 x 22 inches, weigh 3.56 pounds, and can carry a 180-pound load; bindings fit men's shoes sizes 4.5-15; made in the USA
FLASHTEK 25 Inches Snowshoes for Men and Women Lightweight Snowshoes with Poles for Hiking Heel Lift Riser for Mountaineering + Free Carrying Bag (Lake Blue)
Tubbs Snowshoes Women's Wilderness Day Hiking Snowshoes, Maroon/Black, 25 in.
- 181 Pro binding provides pressure-free comfort and warmth
- The Rotating Toe Cord design enables the tail of the snowshoe to drop, shedding snow
- Fit-Step frame provides biomechanical benefits, reducing musculoskeletal impact on hip, knee and ankle joints by 10%
- ActiveLift heel lift reduces calf fatigue and Achilles tendon strain
- The carbon steel Cobra toe crampon provides constant contact in variable snow conditions
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G2 GO2GETHER Snowshoes kit Adventure Adult (Orange, 30 in, Optimized Weight up to 250lb)
- Snowshoes 30 in designed for users and gear up to 250lb (113kg);25 in designed for users and gear up to 200lb (90kg);21 in designed for users and gear up to 150lb (68kg).
- Kit including: 1 pair of snow shoes / 1 pair of three section aluminum trekking poles with winter baskets / Travel bag, convenient for storage and carry. Light weight Aluminum trekking poles with foam handle.
- Light weight Alloy 6061 aluminum frame provides a stable platform and HDPE Decking creates excellent floatation.
- Double ratcheting binding padded with foam is comfortable and easily adjusts to most any footwear. Resistant flexible up to (-)40F.
- Heel lift system is excellent for uphill. Manganese steel crampons is durable and fit all terrains for "Great Traction".
FLASHTEK 21 Inches Snowshoes for Men and Women Light Weight Aluminum Terrain Snowshoes for Mountaineering and Hiking +Trekking Poles + Free Zippered Snowshoe Tote (Gold)
- SIZES & WEIGHT CAPACITY: 21 inches snowshoes optimized weight range: 65 - 155 lbs / 30 - 70 kg. (Load refers to total weight of user plus anything they are carrying such as pack, equipment, etc.)
- DESIGN: Ergonomic and streamlined design and a slightly upturned rounded tail, the snowshoes ensure a comfortable and easy walk for your hiking and climbing. Meet max floatation and fast movement in heavy snow condition.
- FUNCTION: Fast pull binding system easy entry and fast-lock allow your winter boots put on and off quickly. It can fit a wide range of shoes size from 35-40 EUR.
- MATERIALS: Long lasting lightweight 6000 Series aircraft aluminum frame. DuPont pivot and environmental HDPE decking. Forged aluminum alloy crampons.
- PACK: One pair of snowshoes + one pair of Trekking poles + one nylon carrying bag.
Men Outdoor Casual Winter Warm Snow Shoes High-Top Hiking Lightweight Waterproof Non-Slip Shoes (-Gray, 11-Men-US)
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Tubbs Snowshoes Women's Flex RDG Day Hiking Snowshoes, Black/Blue, 22 in.
- Boa Closure System
- Tubbs' advanced Torsion Deck allows torsional articulation throughout the body of the snowshoe
- The 3D-Curved Traction Rails ensure superior sidehill grip in hard-packed and icy conditions
- ActiveLift heel lift reduces calf fatigue and Achilles tendon strain
- FLEX Tail technology allows the snowshoe to roll more naturally from heel to toe
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Oh Canada! Part Deaux
Our second day in Quebec began with breakfast at an authentic Huron village, with an exhilirating snowshoeing hike afterwards.
At least I was well armed. Weatherproof jacket: check. Gortex gloves: check. Thermal underwear and socks: check. Wool sweater: check. I was ready for the coldest of the cold. In the end, it was all for naught as the weather up there wasn't much different than it is on Long Island. In fact on that second day the temperatures were very comfortable.
Le Village Huron
Breakfast was first on the agenda at Le Village Huron, a Huron Indian reservation just outside of Quebec City. After the sugar shack dinner the night before, I was a little nervous about what we were going to be served at this 'traditional' Native American breakfast. I'd heard the word venison a couple of times, so I wasn't sure if I'd be eating too much breakfast.
Breakfast at the Huron village was somewhat normal, with eggs, potatoes, and croissants. Instead of bacon, though we were served bison, which was cold, fleshy, and very smoky. Aside from the texture factor, it was pretty tasty. After breakfast were given a short tour of the village and then we headed on our way to the next destination.
Snowshoeing
The next stop was a snowshoeing excursion. In all my life that's one of those things I never imagined myself doing. The itinerary called for a two-hour hike in snowshoes, with a break at a "snow kitchen" sometime during the hike. Within fifteen minutes or so from the Huron village we found ourselves at a large ski resort, where we were greeted by our snowshoeing guides.
The day was spectacular: clear skies and relatively warm temperatures. The snowshoes were nothing like I thought they were going to be. When I'd first heard that we were going snowshoeing, I pictured giant tennis racket-like thingamabobs. These looked more like those old time metal roller skates that you used to fit over your sneakers when you were a kid. They weren't wide at all, and they had scary metal claws on their underside. We were told by our guides to keep a distance from one another!
Once we were all fitted into our snowshoes, we were on our way up the mountain. We hiked upwards for almost an hour. The inclines weren't too steep, but steep enough to get everyone a little winded here and there, and forcing us to take a few breaks every now and then. As with the dog sledding the night before, the experience was exhilarating.
After about an hour we reached our halfway point, the snow kitchen. The snow kitchen was simply an open area with a table made of snow from which we were served bowls of fruit smothered in hot chocolate drizzle. It was just what the doctor ordered, giving us all a chance to rest and refresh for the trip back down, which would prove to be even more taxing than the trip up.
The descent downwards was a little steeper than on the way up as many of us had trouble keeping our balance. Many of the kids tried going down for spells by riding on their behinds. Being a teacher/chaperone, I felt the need to forge on upright. I tried my darndest not to lose my balance, but eventually I found myself on my own butt more than a couple of times.
The whole experience was great. Having completed the two-hour trek in this beautiful place on this perfect day, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment at having done it. It was definitely one of the highlights of the trip and something I'd love to do again one day.
With everyone both tired and exhilarated, we reached the final open slope towards the parking lot and our bus. It was the steepest hill of all, but at least there were no obstacles. Once again, a lot of the kids went down the slope on their behinds as we adults trudged down slowly and carefully. Within a few minutes everyone was at the bottom of the hill scrambling to get their snowshoes off. We said our goodbyes to our guides and hopped back on the bus to head back towards Old Quebec for some free time and some lunch. Finally, time for real fun: eating and shopping!
