Category Archives: Snowshoes

Ultra Lites, Super Lites, Northern Lites Snowshoes

Written by Judy Post
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Fed up with slogging through snow with heavy snowshoes, veteran snowshoer Larry Monger, from Albuquerque, New Mexico decided to do some research.  He discovered Northern Lites via the internet.  “ I wanted snowshoes that I could run in and that … Continue reading →

Dion Snowshoes – Fly To The Finish Line

Written by Steph Florian
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I’m tempted to rename Dion Snowshoes Air-Campbells because it was mountain runner Adam Campbell who turned me on to the brand. He was right when he suggested I gear up in a pair of Dion Snowshoes before running my first … Continue reading →

Gear Review – Tubbs FLEX ESC Snowshoes

Written by Timothy Giilck
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The Tubbs Snowshoes is showing its “Flex-ibility” off to good advantage with a new line of snowshoes.

The Flex line of molded plastic/polypropylene shoes caught my eye at the recent Nordic Fest at Southern Ontario’s Scenic Caves Nordic Centre recently. … Continue reading →

Colorado’s Mitch Kasyon and Family Go Rocking and Running Along

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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What does a sports family do after the 2012 USSSA Junior and Senior National Snowshoe Championships raced in the heart of the snow-covered Rockies? Go on a family Spring break vacation . . . and exercise! And of course, have … Continue reading →

Video: 2012 SnowSports Trade Show (SIA)

Written by Cameron L. Martindell
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The SIA Snow Show was in Denver again and as always, all the toys needed to play and have fun in the snow were on display. Check out the video to hear some of the exhibitors talk about what they … Continue reading →

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market: Part I

Written by Cathleen Calkins
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City was a good place to be Thursday. It was snowing in the mountains while I was inside cruising aisle upon aisle of outdoor products. The 2012 products are exciting and the takeaway … Continue reading →

Gear Review: Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem

Written by Debbie McKeown
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Is it possible that Kahtoola, in one fell swoop, has revolutionized the sport of snowshoeing? Through their new FLIGHTsystem, they have eliminated the need for awkward straps, buckles and gaitors, done away with cold wet feet, and made snowshoeing as comfortable as walking around in your favorite running shoes.