Selecting the right snowshoes can be an overwhelming task if you are starting from scratch. Once you read through all the logic regarding shape, size, style, materials, intended use, etc. you will realize that the selection is actually quite easy to sift through.
When I walk someone through the snowshoe selection process, the first question I [...]

Snowshoes typically come in three sizes: 8″ x 25″, 9″ x 30″, and 10″ x 36″.
There is also a slightly smaller shoe built with women in mind: 8″ x 21″, and even smaller shoes intended for children: 6″ x 15″ and 7″ x 18″.
These measurements are often stated, in some form or another in the [...]

Aluminum, wooden, rubber, plastic, steel, titanium, rounded, pointed, symmetrical, asymmetrical, fixed, pivot… so many materials, shapes and styles – it’s hard to know what’s best for you. Let’s see if we can narrow it down a bit. Now, you have to decide what types of features you want your snowshoes equipped with. This will help [...]