The first chilly days have started in our neck of the woods. So we’ve been revisiting some of our cool-weather clothing and gear favorites. We’ve also been testing some fun new stuff that we’ll be sharing with y’all soon.
We just updated our Best Snowshoes list, and all of our favorites are currently available. We recommend jumping on that quick if you’re in the market for a pair since snowshoes have been hard to come by in the past few years. Then head over to our updated lists of the Best Down Jackets and Best Rain Jackets to grab the perfect layers for your fall and winter adventures.
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- CleverHiker Team
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Now is the time to buy if you need a pair of snowshoes, and the MSR Lightning Ascents (view women’s here) are a great all-around choice for both beginners and seasoned snowshoers.
These snowshoes are designed with a ton of features that make snow travel easier and more fun, like heel lifts for traversing uphill, aggressive toe crampons for solid footing, and bindings that’re comfortable and secure. You also have the option to add flotation tails (sold separately) to adapt the length of your snowshoes to the terrain and conditions.
The Lightning Ascents are the most expensive snowshoes on our list of the Best Snowshoes, but they provide the best all-around performance with their excellent balance of traction, flotation, and comfort.
