Shopping for snowshoes? Technological advances create a variety of options

MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • February 27, 2022

Snowshoes have come a long way in the past 20 years. The traditional wooden designs that date back centuries have been overtaken by the aluminum and steel recreational snowshoes. And if you’re looking for a hearty workout – those can be trumped by the newer, smaller racing models. Technology has made snowshoes lighter, easier to maneuver in and – best of all – easy to get on, snap on, and keep on your feet.