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Cassie
05-09-2009, 01:13
Looks like I might need a pair.
Dr O
05-09-2009, 04:09
You getting some weird weather in Phoenix? :eek:
Cassie
05-09-2009, 04:57
:P Colorado.
Two Tents
05-09-2009, 09:06
Hey Cassie! I know a few years ago L.L. Bean had some molded injection/polymer type snow shoes. They were pretty light. But I never saw them in their catalog. A friend had a pair and said it was the second pair he had of them and he liked them alot. ---Two Tents.
bigcranky
05-09-2009, 09:10
I don't snowshoe, but among the ultralight hikers the Northern Lights shoes (http://www.northernlites.com/) get high marks.
The Snowman
05-09-2009, 20:28
MSR snowshoes are fairly light weight.
jrnj5k
05-09-2009, 20:39
What kind of hiking do you plan on doing in these snow shoes. Shoveling the driveway, hiking a snow covered trail, summit attempts, mountaineering? A different type of shoe is best for each of these. If you could explain what type of hiking you plan on doing it would help to recommend a type of shoe...
Cassie
05-09-2009, 23:45
CDT, Colorado, in June.
jrnj5k
05-10-2009, 16:53
Take a look at the Timberland Cadion Goretex Mids. They are waterproof, very light weight for a boot and they will even accept a light crampon...
simplespirit
05-13-2009, 11:53
Atlas Race are the lighest I'm aware of.
Mooselook Marty
05-13-2009, 13:01
I think the right answer depends on what type of conditions you might encounter. If you are expect steep ascents/descents on slippery slopes, you should look for a snowshoe with aggressive crampons and possibly a "televator" . A televator is a bar that you can lay your heel on that effectively lifts your calves and reduces energy expended and calf muscle strain. I love using them on really steep slopes.

If you expect such conditions, then I would recommend the MSR Lightning Ascents. Mine have been bombproof after 3 winters of rough use, but others have run into durability issues. Perhaps there is a quality control issue with certain production batches. A couple of slightly heavier alternatives are the MSR Denali Ascents or Atlas 1225's, which do not seem to have as many reported durability issues.

If you are expecting more gradual ascents/descents, then the Northern Lites or Atlas Race, as previously suggested, might be good ultralight choices.

Marty