I need a crash course on buying a pair of snowshoes?
[2010-02-03 09:16:14]

Q: I'm looking for a recreational pair of snowshoes and am utterly lost in my attempt to buy a pair. What are the key factors in making a decision? Any recommendations?

A: I don't know what Derek is talking about, but I've never gotten a blister from snowshoes. I've gotten them from poorly fitted boots, but not from the actual snowshoes.

The first thing to consider is your weight (or the total weight of you

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What snowshoes are right for me?
[2008-12-08 23:25:18]
Snow Shoes, groggy

I am in the market for a pair of snowshoes. I am planning on hiking up Mt. Marcy in New York on Jan. 9th and probably staying two nights up there. I am a 170 lb. male about 6'3" I am looking to spend no more than $150.00 on a nice pair of snowshoes.

If this is going to be a one-time-trip, I would suggest renting some snowshoes before dropping the cash on a good pair. You should be able to pick up a good pair of Tubbs or Atlas snowshoes for around the cost you want to spend, however, the better quality

Cross ountry ski's VS. Snowshoes? | Snow Skiing Winter Blog

Snowshoes….hands down.

Even on the widest XC skis (using climbing skins too) if it really steep, you’ll have to boot it up. (been there…done that. It sucks.)

It’s not uncommon for me to get 3/4 up a mountain and realize my skins aren’t working anymore…so out come the snowshoes I’ve been toting around on my backpack. Swap out the ski…strap on the snowshoes…and up to the top I go.

If I am not planning to ski back down the mountain I don’t take the skis. So for big hikes or stuff I know I’m not going to get down on planks…I skip the lumber all together.

I have yet to find someplace I can’t get up with snowshoes.

Source: Cross ountry ski's VS. Snowshoes? | Snow Skiing Winter Blog

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Difference between mens and womens snowshoes?
[2009-01-21 09:09:30]
Snow Shoes, looking serious

I want to buy my snowshoes. How important is it for a woman to have womens snowshoes? Do they make a big difference?

It's not super important to have a gender specific snowshoe, but here are somethings you may want to consider.

Women's snowshoes are generally shorter in length by a few inches because women tend to be lighter than men.

Women's

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