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The saber teeth on the traction blades of the MSR Evo Ascent snowshoes add substantial grip in difficult conditions and the Televator heel lifter makes steep climbs easier for serious backcountry adventures. Tapered tip and tail make walking easier and more natural. Stand-up binding means less fumbling with the straps....

MSR's Lightning Ascents represent a revolution in snowshoe design. Available in men's and women’s models, they feature a patent-pending Total-Traction™ frame—made from one vertical blade of aerospace-grade aluminum—that delivers unprecedented 360° traction. They're also the lightest snowshoes in their class—about 15% lighter than competitors—with performance and usability that surpass everything...

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MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

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The Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoe by MSR features all the technical advantages of our Lightning Ascent —including unprecedented traction, performance, and usability—along with an even lighter, narrower frame that's specially tuned for a woman's stride. Lighter and narrower than Lightning Ascents, these snowshoes are specially tuned for a woman's stride....

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Designed to go anywhere, tackling the steepest ascent, these MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes feature aggressive teeth for easier penetrating off-piste crust. Maximum traction, minimum weight. Total Traction provides the snowshoe with structure and a 360 perimeter of aggressive traction. Televator heel lift snaps up to make extended uphill a breeze...

Designed to go anywhere, tackling the steepest ascent, these MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes feature aggressive teeth for easier penetrating off-piste crust. Maximum traction, minimum weight. Total Traction provides the snowshoe with structure and a 360 perimeter of aggressive traction. Televator heel lift snaps up to make extended uphill a breeze...