MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
After having strapped on tennis rackets for our poor man's version of snowshoes, we've decided to step it up with the MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes ($260). These snowshoes are lightweight and give a 360-degree grip. The Ascent Snowshoes sport two cross-members of high-strength steel and heel bails to take strain off your calves as you flee from bears.