[at-l] Gear list II - lots of questions!

[ARTCLOUTMN at aol.com (ARTCLOUTMN@xxxxxxx)]

In a message dated 11/12/03 10:36:33 AM, russ.drake@navy.mil writes:

<<   Speaking of gear,  I was thinking of getting some snowshoes for some 
light hiking this winter,  does anyone have any suggestions on the brand, style 
and anything else I should know information on snow shoes...  All I know is you 
strap them to your feet and then walk...  >>

I am happy with my pair of MSR Denali snow shoes.  The are synthetic and 
don't look like traditional snow shoes.  They are less exspensive then some of the 
more popular brands.  They have an expansion tail that allows you to get good 
performance in different snow conditions.  They are light weight and have 
built in ice gripping devices.  They are not as attractive as most of the more 
common brands but I believe they are more versatile.  They have a more expensive 
model with an ascender device in the heel to make it easier to climb.  Price 
range $125 - $200.

                                                Art