MSR Women’s Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
Our Women’s Lightning Ascent snowshoes feature a lower-profile frame that’s ideal for those with a narrow gait or anyone seeking a lighter alternative in this aggressive snowshoe. Built for technical terrain, the snowshoes boast our Paragon™ Binding, which conforms to your boot without pressure points, offering maximum foot security and comfort. Combined with the Women’s 360° Traction™ Frames for unparalleled grip, tough decking, and Ergo™ Televator heel lifts, these ultralight snowshoes deliver confidence behind every step.
- Unrivaled Traction: 360° Traction frames deliver edge-to-edge grip, while durable steel DTX crampons provide serious bite in challenging conditions—delivering unmatched traction in technical terrain.
- Paragon™ Binding: Comfortable mesh strap wraps securely around a wide range of footwear, including smaller boots, offering ultimate control. Toe stops ensure fast, easy foot placement.
- All-Condition Adaptability: Modular Flotation tails allow you the maneuverability of a smaller, primary snowshoe with the added, on-demand flotation of optional, 5-inch (13-cm) tails.
- Uphill Efficiency: Ergo™ Televators reduce fatigue and increase traction on the steeps with an ergonomic design that engages with a flick of a pole grip.
- Low-Profile: Narrow frames improve agility for those with a narrow gait, and are ideal for anyone seeking a lighter snowshoe.
- Narrow frames improve agility for those with a narrow gait, and are ideal for anyone seeking lighter snowshoes
- Featuring advanced Paragon™ bindings, the women's MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes deliver lightweight and aggressive all-terrain performance.
- Ballistic-grade decking offers long-lasting durability
- 360° Traction frames deliver edge-to-edge grip, and durable steel DTX crampons provide serious bite in challenging conditions
- Paragon™ bindings have freeze-resistant mesh straps that wrap securely around a wide range of boots for ultimate security, while toe stops offer fast, precise foot alignment
- Add-on modular flotation tails (not included) allow you the maneuverability of smaller, primary snowshoes with the added, on-demand flotation of optional, 5 in. (13 cm.) tails
- Ergo™ Televators reduce fatigue and increase traction on the steeps with an ergonomic design that engages with a flick of a pole grip
Made in USA.
Best Use | Snowshoeing |
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Snowshoe Terrain | Mountain Terrain |
Snowshoe Closure | Rubber Strap |
Max Recommended Load | 22 IN: 180 pounds 25 IN: 210 pounds |
Frame Material | Aluminum |
Deck Material | TPU-coated nylon |
Crampon Material | Steel |
Toe Crampon | Yes |
Heel Crampon | Yes |
Side Traction | Yes |
Heel Lift | Yes |
Dimensions | 22 IN: 22 x 7.4 x 4.25 inches 25 IN: 25 x 7.4 x 4.25 inches |
Weight (Pair) | 22 IN: 3 lbs. 12 oz. 25 IN: 3 lbs. 14 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
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Women’s Lightning Ascent Snowshoes