Snowshoeing

[mtwarden]

Stuart Peak (Rattlesnake Wilderness) on Easter- 20 mile out & back, about 12 miles on snowshoes- 96" of snow on top!

 

[ken]

I'ma fan of the altais also.

For snowshoes I've had good luck with Northern Lites tundra model. 9.5 x 32 and 49 oz per pair.

 

[mtwarden]

^ that's pretty darn light for 32" shoes

 

[ken]

I don't think they are as mountain capable as the MSR shoes but for most of the places I go they work fine. And yes they are pretty light.

 

[Ross]

The Msrs take a beating and keep ticking almost indestructible

 

[mtwarden]

btw the shoes I used for the Stuart Peak trip are the MSR Shifts- a youth shoe, but fit my size 11 shoes w/o any issue, very good grip under the deck, aggressive crampons and very good bindings

not for powder or rotten snow, but for typical spring snow (consolidated) they work pretty well, especially if you're going back and forth between shoes and no shoes

 

[myerz28]

How many of you 'sliders snowshoe?

I am new to Colorado. I started almost a year ago have done twin sisters and lost lake. It is a great workout and i think the best shoes are MSR all gear they make is gold. Never had an issue and return policy is fantastic.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I have several different sizes, but I don’t use them very much, only occasionally. Used a small pair (821’s) last week and quickly realized that I probably should have sized up to 931’s for that hike.

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[mtwarden]

little trek into the Bob Marshall this weekend

 

[CraftyArcher]

I snowshoe for work and that's enough for me!

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[mtwarden]

a couple day trip into the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness

 

[wind gypsy]

I'm just starting to mess around with the Altai Hok "trekking" skis. Wish I woulda had them for late season elk and deer hunts! Beat the heck out of post holing to your knees.

 

[mtwarden]

^ This trip my Hoks would have been certain death for me there were a couple of climbs that would have been challenging, but more importantly I couple of steep descents I would have been toast!

I have had my Hok's out several times this year and in many terrains, they absolutely rock- more flotation and much quicker covering ground (especially descending)

 

[Wrench]

 

[Wrench]

Someone with little kids is gonna want these. I'll sell them after this year. She's 3 right now....this pic was last week.

 

[mtwarden]

past weekend- Bob Marshall

 

[AK Troutbum]

Had to do a little snowshoeing into the cabin earlier this week. Full disclosure, it was only about 1/4 mile from where I stuck the truck, but I did have to make 6 trips.

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[mtwarden]

yesterday- some tough (as in sinking up to my thighs) snow conditions in places, still a gorgeous outing

 

[SoDaky]

The 'Hoks' will soon be my coyote hunting choice.
most of the time.

 

[mtwarden]

3 days, two nights in the Bob Marshall social distancing- 46 miles, with about 35 on snowshoes and butt load of gain