MSR Denali Evo Snowshoe

I found these great after exiting the tow lift at Powder Mountain and traversing to the Ridge that you could step into these bad boys and head to the area you wanted to drop into. They fit fine with my boots and I got to the spot pretty quick. Nice option, make sure your Crampon is facing outward on your pack so it does not rip your pack to shreds on the way back to the lift.

These snowshoes are excellent same as the Denali Ascents without the "televators". However the "televators" are amazing on the Denali Ascents. If you plan on hiking any hills spend the extra money. They are short bars beneath your heel that you can pull up for hiking uphill, they are absolutely amazing. MSR beefed up the crampons on the bottom and they are tough as nails. I climbed Algonquin, Wright, and Giant Mt. in the Adirondack High peaks with the Denali Ascents. I slammed them on ice snow and rock and they look and feel brand new still.

I've rented MSR classic snowshoes before and have always liked them. After reading reviews and researching, I decided these were the shoes for me. The big selling point was the taper that allows a more natural walk rather than having to "Frankenstein" it. Even with the 6-inch tails I never hit my shoes like I did before. These are great for the weekend warrior getting out on trails. Even in deep fresh snow they worked well. The binding system is very flexible and adjusts to an array of different shoe styles. I like the option of hiking up in my snowboarding boots and then boarding down. That eliminates the need to carry two pairs of boots. The straps can flap around if not adjusted properly, but I haven't had any problems with them coming undone. I like how they pack down small and are easy on weight. Best of all they made by a company that is known for their superior quality and they are that cool MSR red! You won't be sorry with these shoes.

I found out about your wonderful snowshoes from a fellow I met while climbing Mt. Bierstadt, in Colorado. I was using borrowed, inefficient snowshoes, getting nowhere except frustrated. I went home that night, ordered my Denali snowshoes, received them 4 days later, and climbed Sentinel Point the next weekend. What a difference!! Straight up and down, deep snow, 9 hours, no problems. Fantastic!

Great. The manufacturer's hype was right this time. You can walk with a near normal gait without stepping on these snowshoes. They are sure footed for climbing and descents, and great on the packed trails I'm usually on. Less great on fresh snow, better with the add on tail, but even with the 6in tail I still feel I sink a bit more than with other shoes. However, I'm usually not on fresh snow. Not that happy with the binding system. Too floppy and doesn't always stay put. Easier to get out of than into. I rented a lot before buying and these are still better than others I've tried for the way I use them.