OttawaOutdoors-Winter07

GV Traditional
Bear Paw
Weight: 2 kilograms
Binding: not included
Frame: varnished white ash
Terrain suitability: packed
forest snow
Price: $140
This version of the traditional wooden
snowshoe has a wide design which
provides better floatation than modern
snowshoes. Another advantage is its ability
to keep you silent, making it excellent for
birdwatching or hunting in the woods. Not
recommended for rolling terrain because
traditional snowshoes lack traction – the
only traction you get is from your boots.
Pros: almost silent
Cons: tricky to use
Available at Trailhead; info at
www.gvsnowshoes.com.
Faber Mountain Expert
Weight: 2 kilograms
Binding: buckle system
YOU CAN MAKE IT.
“SuperWool
®
Designed to
Frame: aluminum
Terrain suitability: steep or mountainous
CAN YOUR SOCKS?
outlast the
competition!”
Price: $185
This Canadian-made snowshoe is for the
w The only sock designed by and for adventure racers!
serious hiker. It’s versatile, able to work
w Ofﬁcial socks of Raid the North and Raid the North Extreme
well on trail and off. It was built with steep
hills in mind, and provides excellent trac-
w The only performance sock with SCT
®

tion. Mountain Expert has a suspended
(Smart Compression Technology)
pivoting system that makes walking w Treated with Ultra-Fresh® Anti-Microbial treatment
easier and helps kick off snow from the
w 100% Made in Toronto, Canada
shoe with every step.
Pros: Great for steep terrain
Cons: only a five-year warranty
(most snowshoes provide a limited
lifetime warranty)
Available at Le Baron Outdoor Products;
info at www.fabersnowshoes.com.
www.superwool.ca
1-877-56-SOCKS ext. 227
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