True it is prime time but I’m already excited about off season scouting and prepping a few locations well ahead of time for next year..
Normally my area has about a foot and a half of snow. 10-15 miles north and there’s several feet. This past winter we had over 3 ft. I didn’t even attempt to get out in that, normally I go w out snowshoes but it is exhausting even in 18” of snow. I’ve never used snowshoes and to look at all the sizes and materials available just leaves me confused.
I’m guessing you want something shorter for scouting when you’re going to be in brush and cedar swamps often.. but will that help much in deep powder?
Any northwoods guys with some suggestions?
Scouting snowshoes in the northwoods
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Re: Scouting snowshoes in the northwoods
I use snowshoes 5 to 7 days a week mist winters. My thoughts are the bigger the better. Alaskans carry well in deep powder but they dont generally have a metal claw like my newer style 38 inch. The metal claws are nice for contour and climbing over blowdown
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The smaller plasticky snow shoes are not what you want for deep powder. I have a pair of Maine Guide rabbit hunter snowshoes that have an upturned tail which allows you to back up if necessary. Haven’t used them a ton, but really like them so far.
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I use Cabela's (made by Atlas) 30" snowshoes with ratchet bindings. I put on a lot of miles in the woods and on the lake hauling fishing gear. They are really nice. I'm small at 5'6" 160 and 30" may be a little over kill, but I wanted some more flotation. Even at 30" they are plenty nimble.
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VilasCo wrote:I use Cabela's (made by Atlas) 30" snowshoes with ratchet bindings. I put on a lot of miles in the woods and on the lake hauling fishing gear. They are really nice. I'm small at 5'6" 160 and 30" may be a little over kill, but I wanted some more flotation. Even at 30" they are plenty nimble.
I have the same ones but in 36” I believe. Walked over 3 feet of snow easily many times. Last March in Vilas County was no doubt snowshoe weather.
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