High End Snow Shoes

5 Kristina B.
Purchased these so my husband could join me on snowshoeing adventures and they are amazing! Has all the upgrades that make them comfortable with his winter hiking boots and the strap system is an improvement on prior models. Great for both low key snowy walks and more serious incline approaches.

5 John G.
We bought these last year, it ’s a little early for snowshoeing this year, although I must say the Ascent is the best preforming snow shoe I have ever owned. They are easy to put on, very lightweight, and give you the confidence to maneuver in all kinds of conditions. I would highly recommend

5 Kathleen W.
This is my second pair of Womens Lightening Ascent Snowshoes. I purchased the first pair when they first came out and used them for many years. I replaced the bindings on the old snowshoes and still have them as a backup pair but they are 25 inch models and I wanted the shorter version; so, I purchased a new pair. The new snowshoes have an easier to use binding than the old ones and the heel lift seems to be places in a better location for smaller feet on the shorter snowshoe. Other than the improvements to the new model they are still the best snowshoes I have ever used. It is important to get the narrower women's model if you are a small person. I have tried the men's model and they were too wide and more difficult to travel in. I a 5' 2 '' tall with short legs. I have had minimal issues with snow balling up and secure grip on steep icy terrain. I am a big fan of these shoes.

5 John NH
[ The MSR Lightning Ascents arrived when expected. I have used them 4X in the first week. As expected the snow shoes perform on the steeps up and down, and in powder and they handle well on firm trails, and maneuvering around rocks and crossing streams.

5 AndrewC
[ I bought these as my first pair of mountaineering snowshoes on recommendation from a friend. They 're definitely one of the more expensive options on the market, but they 're great quality and worked really well for the hiking I 've done so far in the White Mountains of NH, even on steep grades. I wear a size 14 wide insulated hiking boot so there was some concern about fit but these are adjustable enough fit with a* little* bit of extra room to spare.