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MSR Evo Ascent

MSR · Upper mid · About 3 lb 12 oz a pair

A standard snowshoe for winter trails when you are postholing without them.

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Snowshoes are for soft snow. Spikes are for hard ice. Carrying both is sometimes the honest winter day hike. The Evo is a common fit for average loads. Do not wear them on a packed, icy sidewalk and expect magic. Use poles.

Who should buy it. Winter hikers in soft snow.

Best for. Breaking trail in moderate snow

Standout limitation. Too much for a bare icy sidewalk, too little for technical mountaineering

Recreational snowshoes in snow on an icy trail

Specs

Type
Snowshoe
Use
Soft snow
Poles
Recommended

Pros

  • Televator for climbs
  • Durable
  • Common bindings

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Awkward on hard ice
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MSR Evo Ascent

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