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The MSR Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes are the product of years of research and innovation. MSR partnered with an orthopedic gait specialist to design the revolutionary new Women's Lightning Ascent. The result is a snowshoe that features all the technical advantages of their Lightning Ascent including unprecedented traction, performance, and usability; along with an even lighter, narrower frame that's specially tuned for a woman's stride.
MSR partnered with an orthopedic gait specialist to design the revolutionary new Women's Lightning Ascent. The result is a snowshoe that 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.
Travel the backcountry with machinelike precision—MSR Lightning Ascents provide superb traction in most terrains and weather conditions.
Designed for women and ideal for moderate terrain, the MSR Lightning 25 snowshoes deliver exceptional 360° traction, stability, and ease of use.
The Mountain Safety Research Lightning Ascent snowshoes are superlight climbers that now feature a Total Traction frame - a single vertical blade made from aerospace-grade aluminum - for unprecedented 360 traction. Use them during any adventure where performance without extreme weight is your goal. Specifications based on size 22.
The MSR Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes have a light, narrow frame that is serrated on the bottom, so you won't be clopity-clopping around on huge snowshoes or slippity-sliding down steep terrain. Plus the tails have a rocker design, so you get less snow kick-up and heel drag. The aerospace-grade aluminum frame won't weigh you down, and the Lightning Ascent Snowshoe's heel lifter minimizes your calf fatigue on uphill climbs. The steel crampons work with the Total-Traction frame to provide stability, and these MSR snowshoes' the three-strap bindings are easy to step into and tighten. *Please see sizing chart for snowshoe size tips.
Creating a women’s snowshoe takes more than a change in graphics. MSR engineered the Women’s Lightning Ascent™ snowshoe from the ground up in partnership with an orthopedic gait specialist. By identifying subtle differences in stride dynamics and analyzing extensive footage from the field, we’ve created a more efficient snowshoe with a lighter, narrower frame, specifically tuned for a woman's stride. Plus, you get all the technical advantages of the men’s Lightning Ascent snowshoe—including unprecedented 360° traction and unmatched, all-terrain performance.
MSR's new 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 that's come before.
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| Binding System: | 3 Strap step-on |
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| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Crampon material: | Powder-coated steel |
| Deck material: | urethane-impregnated nylon |
| Dimensions: | 7.25 x 25 inches |
| Frame Material: | Aerospace-grade aluminum |
| Gender: | Women's |
| Has Crampons?: | Yes |
| Heel crampon: | Yes |
| Heel lift: | Yes |
| Heel riser: | yes |
| Instep crampon: | Yes |
| Lateral crampon: | Yes |
| Load: | 80 - 150 pounds |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Primary Terrain: | Rolling/Steep |
| Primary Use: | Rolling/Steep |
| Recommended Use: | Recreation |
| Recommended Weight: | Less than 250lb |
| Recommended load: | 125 - 175 pounds |
| Shipping Surcharge: | Yes |
| Suggested use: | Backcountry |
| User Statement: | Ideal for moderate terrain, these lightweight snowshoes offer good traction, stability, and ease of use. |
| User Weight: | 120-200 lb. |
| Weight: | [22] 3lb 4oz (1474g); [25] 3lb 8oz (1588g) |
| Weight (pair): | 3 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Weight per pair: | 3 lb 6 oz |
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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer its, so you may find the same product listed more then once on GearBuyer.com, we these list highly similar products below.
 | MSR Lightning Snowshoes | $183.96 - $229.95 |
 | MSR Lightning 22 Snowshoes | $229.95 - $259.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Ascent 25W Snowshoes Red | $259.95 |
 | MSR 25" Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - FREE poles | $259.93 |
Sometimes brands make complementary products for the opposite gender that coordinate with this product, we also try to show these products below.
 | MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes - Men's | $259.00 - $289.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Snowshoes - Men's | $229.00 - $229.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes - Men's | $259.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Ascent 30 Snowshoes - Men's | $289.95 |
These are products that have been indicated being comparable to this product:
 | MSR DenaliEvo Ascent Snow Sports > Snowshoes | $199.00 - $199.95 |
 | Grabber Hand Warmers - Package of 10 Skiing > Downhill | $10.00 |
| MSR Lightning 22 Snowshoes Snow Sports > Snowshoes | $229.95 - $259.95 |
 | Backcountry Access Tracker Avalanche Transceiver Snow Sports > Avalanche Gear | $289.00 - $289.95 |
 | Black Diamond Transfer Shovel Snow Sports > Avalanche Gear | $35.96 - $49.95 |
This product is available in the following colors:
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Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.
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| Blue | Red | Red / Grey | N/A | |
| 22 | 259.00259.95259.95 | 259.00259.95259.95 | ||
| 22in | 259.95 | 259.95 | ||
| 22" | 259.95 | 259.95 | ||
| 25 | 259.00259.95 | 259.00259.95 | ||
| 25 Inch | 259.95 | 259.95 | ||
| 25" | 259.95 | 259.95 | ||
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $229.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
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Trippin' | |
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These snowshoes are AWESOME for climbing and having great traction. They are easy to get one, they are quiet (unlike the MSRs with plastic decking, like the Denalis and Evos), and - unlike the Atlas - they DON'T flip snow on your butt! For me, the televator thingies are totally worth it; they really do help on steep inclines. BUT - and this is a large but - if you should happen to tread the frame of one snowshoe onto the other, then look out, a faceplant is possibly coming your way. Because a lot of the crampon action of this snowshoe is on the frame itself, if you step on one of the snowshoes the trod upon shoe CANNOT slide out from underneath the offending shoe because the frame crampons are holding it down (make sense?). This isn't an issue with snowshoes that have tubular frames (ie. Atlas, Tubbs, Crescent Moon). SO, although I love these shoes, I do have to be quite careful when using them. I'm still not willing to switch to another brand, but this is a major drawback for clutzy me. | |
| Charis Weathers at Backcountry.com on 10/24/2008 | |
SNOWSHOES THAT WALK THEIR TALK | |
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| This is my third pair of snowshoes over a period of thirty years and they are by far the best. The bindings are easy to adjust and fit very securely. I didn't have to fuss with them over a period of two hours of hard use. When I used them in deep fresh powder (rare in OR) I sunk up to my knees in some spots, but they are light enough that I was able to keep walking without struggling. I'd prefer bigger shoes for regular deep powder use. On less deep and harder snow they were perfect. Exceptional on steep up hill. | |
| Kwan Yin at REI on 01/06/2008 | |
Great snowshoes | |
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| These snowshoes are great to use, but require some adjustment if you are used to more standard designs with tubular aluminum. They are lightweight, narrow and have amazing traction. I was always used to having a little bit of slide on downhills (which was pretty fun) but these shoes don't do that. They stick wherever you are, making even challenging icy ascents/traverses straightforward. The "televator" heel lifts really do help with steep ascents by taking pressure off your calves and back. I would definitely recommend this model over the model without the heel lifts considering the minimal price difference. | |
| Delfin at REI on 01/19/2009 | |
Love 'em! | |
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This is my first pair of "modern" snowshoes. Grew up using the old fashioned Eskimo Tennis Rackets. Very lightweight (I'm short). Nice and narrow. Doesn't feel like you even have snowshoes on. Great for short girls like me. Tremendous grip and climb. The only (minor) downfall I find is when hiking through 4-foot-deep, crystaly snow I sunk up to my knee a couple times, but for the most part was able to stay on top. Now, if I can just get my puppy to quit trying to hitch a ride on the back of them. | |
| Christine at Backcountry.com on 03/23/2009 | |
Best Snowshoes! | |
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| I decided on the Lightning Ascents after attending the REI/Mountainiers Snowshoe Event. Venders from all of the major snowshoe companies let visitors try out their models. My husband and I loved the Lightning Ascents because of their compact size and the fact that they are light weight. We used them on hilly trails in the Cascades, in the deep snow of Yosemite, and on the snowy icy streets of Seattle. The only issue that I have is that the paint easily chips off (I tend to hit the shoes together when I walk). | |
| Lynnsk at REI on 01/25/2009 | |
"Two thumbs way up!" | |
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| These snowshoes are so much better in-person than they appear on line! They are super light weight the gait is perfect which is a big plus for anyone like me who may have had a bad experience with poorly fitting snowshoes -- believe me you don't want to step on your ankles with your snowshoes -- ouch! they're easy to get in and out of and they have great gripability. | |
| M at Moosejaw on 03/08/2008 | |
crazy traction | |
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I got these snowshoes and went out hiking with a friend of mine, who was wearing some tube-frame snowshoes. He was slip-sliding backwards and sideways and all over the place, while I was just breezing right along. The blade-like frame on these is really incredible. Plus, they are really lightweight. | |
| Genevieve Mount at Backcountry.com on 01/14/2008 | |
