MSR Snowshoes Steep and Challenging Terrain

MSR Denali Ascent -- $179.95 -- Demanding winter ascents require equipment as tough as you are, which is why we created the Denali Ascents. These lightweight, technical snowshoes offer incredible performance on ice and snow-covered landscapes. Unmatched on Steep Terrain: Televator™ heel lifter reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient. Superior Traction: Steel traction blades with saber teeth, crampons, and molded braking bars in deck provide exceptional grip. Versatile: 4” and 8” flotation tails (sold separately) make Denali Ascent snowshoes a 3-in-1 package, eliminating the need for multiple pairs of snowshoes. Secure Fit: Crampon extension plate eliminates heel drift, while four-strap binding provides a great fit and secure attachment to snowshoe. Easy to Use: No-hassle binding is secure and packable. Accommodates Large Boots: Enlarged boot hole allows for use of snowboard and/or ski boots. Weight: 3 lbs. 12 oz. (1692 g) per pair Size: 8 x 22 in. (20 x 56 cm)
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MSR Denali Evo Ascent -- $199.95 -- Denali Evo Ascent™ Denali Evo Ascent snowshoes are high-tech tools for winter backcountry adventures. They represent the evolution of MSR’s proven Denali™ design and construction method, which revolutionized the snowshoe industry in 1995. Evo Ascents feature the same superior traction and modular design as Denali Ascent™ snowshoes, with a redesigned deck, binding, and crampon to improve backcountry performance and usability. Unmatched on Steep Terrain: Televator™ heel lifter reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient. Superior Traction: Steel traction blades with saber teeth, crampons, and molded braking bars in deck provide exceptional grip. Walk Easier: Tapered tip and tail make walking easier and more natural. Versatile: 6” Evo flotation tails (sold separately) allow you to fine-tune your snowshoes to meet changing conditions and pack weight. User-Friendly: New stand-up binding allows easy entry and exit from the snowshoe. Secure Fit: Crampon extension plate eliminates heel drift, while four-strap binding provides a great fit and secure attachment to snowshoe. Weight: 4 lbs. (1816 g) per pair Size: 8 x 22 in. (20 x 56 cm)
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MSR Lightning 30 Snowshoes -- $289.95 -- Lightning 30 MSR’s new Lightning snowshoes represent the evolution of our groundbreaking Lightning Ascents™. Like the Ascents, they feature a patent-pending Total Traction™ frame that delivers unrivaled 360° traction, as well as the same superior performance and usability. But because they don’t include Televators, Lightnings are even lighter, making them ideal for use on flat and rolling terrain or any adventure that demands maximum traction and minimum weight. Maximum Flotation 30" Lightnings are ideal for heavy loads in deep powder Unrivaled Traction Total-Traction frame delivers unprecedented 360° grip. Ultralight The lightest snowshoe in its category. User-Friendly Step-on binding fits a variety of boots and is fast, secure, and easy to use. Stable Support True Hinge™ steel crampon enhances foot stability and minimizes heel drift, resulting in more efficient gait mechanics and less expended energy. 100% Waterproof Materials won’t soak up water and freeze; straps remain easy to use in all conditions. 30" Lightning Weight: 3 lbs. 14 oz. (1759 g) per pair Size: 8 x 30 in. (20 x 76 cm) 35123 - 30 Lightning
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MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes -- $259.95 -- Lightning Ascent™ MSR's new Lightning Ascents represent a revolution in snowshoe design. Available in men's and women’s models, they feature a patent-pending Total-Traction™ frame—made from one vertical blade of aerospace-grade aluminum—that delivers unprecedented 360° traction. They're also the lightest snowshoes in their class—about 15% lighter than competitors—with performance and usability that surpass everything that's come before. Unrivaled Traction Total-Traction frame delivers unprecedented 360° grip. Superlight The lightest snowshoe in its class. Unmatched on Steep Terrain Televator™ heel lifter reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient. User-Friendly Step-on binding fits a variety of boots and is fast, secure, and easy to use. Stable Support True-Hinge™ steel crampon enhances foot stability and minimizes heel drift, resulting in more efficient gait mechanics and less expended energy. 100% Waterproof Materials won't soak up water and freeze; straps remain easy to use in all conditions. 22" Lightning Ascent Weight: 3 lbs. 8 oz. (1587 g) per pair Size: 8 x 22 in. (20 x 56 cm) 35233 - Lightning 22 Ascent Orange 69205 - Lightning 22 Ascent Green 25" Lightning Ascent Weight: 3 lbs. 10 oz. (1655 g) per pair Size: 8 x 25 in. (20 x 64 cm) 35234 - Lightning 25 Ascent Orange 69206 - Lightning 25 Ascent Green
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MSR Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes -- $259.95 -- MSR Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes We partnered with an orthopedic gait specialist to design the revolutionary new Women's Lightning Ascent. The result is a snowshoe that features all the technical advantages of our Lightning Ascent™ —including unprecedented traction, performance, and usability—along with an even lighter, narrower frame that's specially tuned for a woman's stride. Designed for Women Lighter and narrower than Lightning Ascents, these snowshoes are specially tuned for a woman's stride. Unrivaled Traction Total-Traction frame delivers unprecedented 360° grip. Superlight The lightest snowshoe in its class. Unmatched on Steep Terrain Televator™ heel lifter reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient. User-Friendly Step-on binding fits a variety of boots and is fast, secure, and easy to use. Stable Support True-Hinge™ steel crampon enhances foot stability and minimizes heel drift, resulting in more efficient gait mechanics and less expended energy. 100% Waterproof Materials won't soak up water and freeze; straps remain easy to use in all conditions. 22" Women's Lightning Ascent Weight: 3 lbs. 2 oz. (1428 g) per pair Size: 7.25 x 22 in. (18 x 56 cm) 35231 - Women's Lightning 22 Ascent Red 69207 - Women's Lightning 22 Ascent Blue 25" Women's Lightning Ascent Weight: 3 lbs. 6 oz. (1530 g) per pair Size: 7.25 x 25 in. (18 x 64 cm) 35232 - Women's Lightning 25 Ascent Red 69208 - Women's Lightning 25 Ascent Blue
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