Lightning Ascent

Now compatible with the all-condition adaptability of our Modular Flotation tails, our most aggressive snowshoes are built on a solid foundation of our advanced, 360° Traction™ frames and deliver a level of ultralight security that tubular frames simply can’t—especially on traverses. New, dual-component, PosiLock™ AT bindings offer our most secure attachment, while aggressive steel cross members,
Pivot™ Crampons and new, easily-engaged
Ergo™ Televators back you up with every step.

Unrivaled Traction: Total-Traction frame delivers unprecedented 360° grip.

Superlight: The lightest snowshoe in its class.

Unmatched on Steep Terrain: Televator™ heel lifter reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient.

User-Friendly: Step-on binding fits a variety of boots and is fast, secure, and easy to use.

Stable Support: True-Hinge™ steel crampon enhances foot stability and minimizes heel drift, resulting in more efficient gait mechanics and less expended energy.

100% Waterproof: Materials won't soak up water and freeze; straps remain easy to use in all conditions.

Denali Evo Ascent

All-terrain traction combines with our new, über-secure PosiLock™ AT bindings and energy-saving Televator™ heel lifts to let the Evo Ascent snowshoes take you anywhere you want (or need) to go. The rugged traction of our UniBody™ decks and Pivot™ Crampons deliver top-notch security, while Modular Flotation tails allow a single pair of snowshoes to provide flotation across a broad range of snow conditions.

Deck Platform: Expedition proven, nonstick deck sheds snow and ice.

Modular: 6-inch flotation tails make MSR Evo snowshoes a 2-in-1 package, eliminating the need for multiple pairs of snowshoes (sold separately).

Steel Traction Bars: Serrated edges run the length of the shoe on both sides and grip the snow for unmatched traction while traversing.

Durable Steel Crampons: Hardened steel crampons with four aggressive front teeth and three rear teeth offer unrivaled traction.

Braking Bars: Quad-point braking bars work in conjunction with the steel crampons to stop you in your tracks.

Heel Stabilizer: Crampon extension eliminates heel drift while traversing.

Flexible Binding: Packs flat; stays moisture-free and adjustable in freezing conditions.

Televator Heel Lifter: When needed, they support the heel to reduce calf fatigue on long ascents.

Steel Saber Teeth: Provide extra grip in hard-packed snow.

Evo™ Tour

Combining a versatile foundation of Unibody^™ traction with our latest, comfort-driven SpeedLock^™ bindings. Unibody decks have the tenacity to pull you through everything from crust to slush with in-molded brake bars and steel traction rails, while optional Modular Flotation tails assure unlimited access to all of winter. On the top side you’ll find our new SpeedLock^™ bindings with set-it-and-forget-it simplicity, comfort and control, plus Televator^™ heel lifts ready to help you when the going gets up.

Unibody Traction: Steel traction rails and brake bars molded directly into snowshoe decks provide a secure and lasting grip.

SpeedLock^™ Comfort: Set-it-and-forget-it, glove-friendly adjustment and comfort, plus an optional, included strap for maximum security on challenging terrain.

All-Condition Adaptability: Modular Flotation tails allow you the maneuverability of a smaller snowshoe in packed conditions with the added, on-demand flotation of optional, 6-inch (15-cm) tails for powder.

Uphill Efficiency: Televators^™ reduce fatigue and increase traction on the steeps and engage easily with glove-friendly pull-tabs.

Flotation Tails

MSR’s groundbreaking modular design makes our shoes extremely versatile. Simply attach an optional 6" tail to your Evo Snowshoes - or 5" to your Lightning Snowshoes - for additional flotation in soft snow or when carrying a heavy pack. This quick adjustment - easy to do in the field - allows one pair of shoes to adapt to a wide range of loads and snow conditions.

Coyote Snow Pickets

Possibly the most famous of all MSR products, the Coyote Snow Picket has stood atop the world's highest peaks as well as in countless snowy playgrounds right here in North America. Coyote Snow Pickets are extruded from aircraft-grade heat-treated aluminum, which minimizes weight and maximizes strength. We modified the T-shaped cross-section and put more metal where strength and bending resistance are needed most. The result is a 20% increase in holding power over other pickets because our design exposes more surface area to the snow. Coyotes are convenient, too—attachment points are at 3-inch/7.6cm intervals along the neutral axis.

Length: 2ft and 3ft (61cm and 91cm)

Weight: 13oz/369g and 18.5oz/525g