The TSL Highlander Adjust Snowshoes are technically designed and meant for use in steeper terrain an backcountry applications.  Lightweight, with amazing traction and a comfortable easy to use harness.

The TSL Highlander Adjust Snowshoes are a great option for those looking to get off the beaten track.

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MSR Tyker Kids Snowshoes are kid-sized version of MSR's strong, reliable Denali snowshoes. These easy-to-use snowshoes are intended for children who weigh up to 90 pounds (41 kg). MSR Tyker Kids Snowshoes feature steel crampons and kid-friendly molded traction bars for great all-around traction and added safety.

Features

• Kid-Friendly Bindings: These secure bindings are designed for smaller, mitten-clad hands and can be used on most any footwear.
• Parent-Friendly Traction: Molded traction bars take the place of steel to add safety without compromising essential traction.
• Fits Wide Range of Sizes: Kids' shoe sizes 7.5 13.5 and adult sizes 1 4.5.

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Hyper-flexible and lightweight with an ergonomic binding, the Symbioz Snowshoes adapts to the unevenness of the terrain to give extraordinary traction. The inserts provide elasticity and responsiveness and to offer a feeling of freedom. 

The Symbioz Adjust is the perfect fusion between walking comfort and performance. Fastening using fine, uniform binding is combined with Hyperflex technology for 100% natural foot movement. The carbon supports and the range of crampons provide optimal levels of control and foot grip on all types of snow.

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NATURAL STRIDE

Hyper-flexible and light with an ergonomic binding, the Symbioz adapts to the unevenness of the terrain to give extraordinary traction. The inserts provide elasticity and lightness and offer a feeling of freedom and ease.

CARBON REINFORCEMENTS

Carbon reinforcements offer superb flexibility; they store energy during the bending phase and restore it at the end of the stride to increase stride power and reduce effort. They act dynamically during every part of the stride. Distortion of the Symbioz frame is progressive, responsive, precise and uniform in both the bending and twisting phases. Carbon reinforcements reduce vibration and give greater muscle relaxation and the feeling of freedom and ease.

BINDING

• Flexible binding provides a high level of foot flexibility
  Lock Adjustment : This easy-to-use adjustment memorizes your shoe size for all your snowshoeing outings.
• BOA® Fit System : DIAL IN TO FAST, EFFORTLESS, PRECISION FIT.
  - AGILITY AND SPEED : The BOA® Fit System enables faster, more powerful directional changes through a seamless connection between equipment and body.
  - POWER AND PRECISION : Power without compromising precision, the BOA® Fit System delivers more explosive action and unparalleled accuracy.
• Lateral Adjust : offer greater comfort with their side adjustment system that will accept any width of shoe to give maximum foot surround.
• Ankle PRE-ADJUST : Enables you to centre the comfort PAD on your instep and permanently set its position.
• Tightening through a ratchet system for a secure and fast fit
• Padded comfort strap
• Sound and Shock Absorbing System (SSAS)
• Easy Ascent Heel lift,activated by simply pushing with the pole

TRACTION

Never has a snowshoe offered such outstanding grip. Combined with the vertical blades, the stainless steel bidirectional crampons placed under the foot give incredible traction (uphill), excellent grip (downhill) and perfect drift control (incline). The flexible frame follows the shape of the terrain, provides superb stability and complete safety and avoids sudden sliding in powder snow. 

• The front teeth provide maximum traction on steep slopes.
• The vertical blades provide superb traction and control on inclines or steep slopes in soft snow.
• 8 interchangeable stainless steel crampons, similar to mountaineering crampons, provide traction on all types ofsnow.

COMFORT AND EASE

Comfortable and easy to put on as a result of their pre-adjustment feature that memorizes shoe size, the Symbioz’ telescopic bindings accentuate the foot movement provided by the frame. The Easy Ascent heel lift incorporated into the binding is activated by simple downward push from the pole. Also, during ascents, you won’t have any feeling of discomfort under your foot as your weight is spread across the whole of the binding heel.within the frame. The new Easy Ascent heel lift, built into the binding, is activated by simply pushing it with the pole.

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MSR Shift Youth Snowshoes are engineered for adventurous pre-teens, providing them with the same performance and features of the MSR adult shoes for maximum fun and safety while snowshoeing. For parents who wish to share their passion for the outdoors, MSR Shift Youth Snowshoes offer the priceless benefit of top-level MSR performance, ensuring their kids have the full opportunity to enjoy the experience.

Features

• Secure and Safe: The same steel traction bars and crampons as our adult shoes offering outstanding, all-conditions grip.
• Durable: Injection-molded deck stands up to years of abuse.
• Adaptable: Easy-to-use bindings adjust to fit shoes sizes sizes 1-7 US (Men's), 32-41 EU.

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Men's vs Women's Snowshoes: What's the Difference?

The Atlas engineers held nothing back when developing the new Range-MTN snowshoe. The result of countless hours of R&D and testing, this premier, “go anywhere, do anything” snowshoe is in a class of its own. It features the intuitive Wrapp™ MTN Binding with the BOA® Fit System to provide a comfortable, secure full-foot fit that can be adjusted on the fly. The new, single-piece construction of the Reactiv-Trac™ Frame with Nytex Infinity Decking provides a lightweight platform for stability and flotation. Traction in even the most extreme snow and ice conditions is provided by the serrated aluminum traction rails lining the frame’s perimeter and the aggressive X-Trac™ Toe Crampon which grips packed snow and ice, while still scooping snow underfoot. If you’re looking for a premium, versatile snowshoe that’s at home on the trail, in the mountains and everywhere in between look no further than the Range-MTN.

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Confessions Of A Ski Bum - Icefields Parkway Guide Book is a modern backcountry ski guide for the roadside areas found along The Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. Confessions Of A Ski Bum Guide Book includes detailed descriptions, directions, terrain photos and maps for skiing everything from chill yoyo laps to committing, no fall, lines.

This 256 page, 8.5 by 5.5 guidebook includes 151 colour pictures, 30 topo maps, 27 ski zones with 119 runs/routes leading to many hundreds of ski descents to keep even the keenest skier busy for many seasons.

Four guest writers help include the most gnarly lines found along this section of The Icefields Parkway including Grand Daddy Couloir, Gutentight Couloir and Funnel Of Death.

Areas Covered

• Hector South Ridge
• Hector South Peak
• Mount Hector Roadside
• Hector Pass
• Noseeum Creek
• Mosquito Creek
• Helen Creek
• Helen Shoulder
• Crystal Ridge
• Cirque Forepeak
• Observation Sub Peak
• Observation Peak
• Waputik Peak
• The Pulpit Knobs
• Bow Peak Roadside
• Crowfoot Pass
• Bow Lakeside
• Ferris Glacier
• Wapta Icefield
• Mount Jimmy Jr
• Bow Summit and six Day Traverses.

The Writers

Marcus Baranow has dedicated the last decade of his life exploring, documenting and writing about the backcountry skiing found in and around Banff National Park. His previous books covered the area found along The Great Divide between Citadel Pass and Egypt Lake. He spends 100-150 days a year skiing in the Canadian Rockies and his blog Confessions Of A Ski Bum is regarded as a go to source for current conditions by many local skiers and guides. He currently lives in Lake Louise Alberta, found just minutes away from The Icefields Parkway.

The four guest writers for this book include:

• Kevin Hjertaas, ACMG Ski Guide, ex-pro skier and Rockies big line legend.
• Matt Ruta, former member of the Alberta Ski Cross Team and current big line pioneer.
• Kieran Crimeen, photographer and holder of the (in)famous @shittymountaineer IG account.
• Robb Schnell, mountaineer with many hundreds of peaks under his belt, including all 58 Canadian Rockies 11,000 footers.

The Spark R&D Hard boot Dual Height Wires are now made in-house by Spark R&D. 55mm (12 ) and 75mm (18 ) wires offer comfortable angles for any skin track. The Spark R&D Hard boot Dual Height Wires come with a heel adapter that screws right into your splitboard inserts, and places your dual height wires right where they need to be, hitting the perfect spot on the heel of your hard boot.

Includes one pair of dual height wires, wire blocks, heel adapter plates, and mounting screws.

Weight: 3.46 oz/ea (98g) - 6.91 oz/pr (196g)

What Are Splitboarding Poles?

The MSR DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles offer 3-section packability and the reliable strength of full aluminum construction, making it a versatile pole for snowshoers and mountaineers tackling everything from local hikes to distant expeditions. The pole's dual DynaLock mechanisms offer a full range of length adjustment, along with the confidence of tool-free tensioning which allows the clamping force to be adjusted on the fly. With both powder and trekking baskets, MSR DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles are primed for all-mountain, all-season exploration. Ships from Calgary.

Features

• Strong: Light, high-strength 7075 aluminum lower sections for increased durability.
• Secure Adjustment: Easy, rock-solid DynaLock adjustability with tool-free tensioning; anodized aluminum lever provides lasting durability.
• Comfortable: Extended EVA foam grip for comfort while sidehilling or choking up on steep terrain.
• Versatile: Winter and summer baskets included for four-season functionality.

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The Spark R&D Ibex Crampon are 4WD for your splitboard. The Spark R&D Ibex Crampon is built with Lightweight aluminum construction for max strength and minimum weight. Installation and removal are effortless and can be done on the fly without unstrapping, by sliding the crampon sideways into and out of touring bracket claw mounts. Teeth are fully engaged when used with or without the dual position climbing wire for maximum security on dicey terrain. Our new dual-width design features one crampon that is slightly wider than the other, allowing the crampons to nest together for easy handling and reduced packing space.

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Weight: 5.93 oz/ea (168g) 11.85 oz/pr (336g) - Regular

Features

• Easy Installation and Removal: Slide in and remove while skinning, without removing your bindings.
• Made for the Steeps: Climbing wire pushes crampon teeth fully into the snow for secure ascents on steep terrain and in firm conditions.
• Nesting Design: Our new dual-width design features one crampon that is slightly wider than the other, allowing the crampons to nest together for easy handling and reduced packing space.
• Lightweight: Aluminum construction with cutouts.
• Storage: Includes storage bag to protect other gear in your pack.
• Compatible with: Arc, Surge, AfterBurner, Magneto, & Burton Hitchhiker Bindings.

  Heel Locker and Riser Kit compatible.

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Confessions Of A Ski Bum - Kicking Horse Pass Guide Book is a modern backcountry ski guide for day trips in the Kicking Horse Pass area found at the border of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Confessions Of A Ski Bum Guide Book includes detailed descriptions, directions, terrain photos, and maps for everything from tree skiing to no fall glacier descents.

Covers: Mount Bosworth, Bath Exit Valley, Paget Peak, Ogden South, Ogden North, Great Divide Creek, Narao & Popes Peaks, Cathedral, Collier Peak and Mount Victoria North Summit.

Kicking Horse Pass : Day Tripping
Released October 1 2019
Professionally Printed 8.5" by 5.5" Softcover Book

The Voile Canted Puck Package includes 4 canted pucks, 4 puck gaskets, 2 in-line slot discs (with support posts), 2 parallel slot discs (with support posts), 8-M6x1.7mm pan head screws, and a puck alignment guide.

This Voile Canted Puck Package allows the rider to relax their stance by bringing their knees inward toward each other, which promotes better alignment through the ankles, knees, and hips. This results in a more powerful and balanced position on top of the board.