User Review: MSR Denali

MSR Denali
Above: The current Denali, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $110 + 20 + 20 (4" & 8" tails)

Of the 4 or 5 shoes I've tried, these are the best. Relatively easy on and off, and excellent once on. I'm a big guy, so getting a pair that would handle my weight in all snow conditions would mean being stuck with huge snowshoes...forced to walk around on two surfboards even when the snow was firm.

For me, the (wonderfully affordable) answer was the Denali Classics with both 4" and 8" tails. Last week I was in some relatively hard snow, so I was able to go with just the small basic unit. But when it's deeper and softer I can easily add the tails for more float.

It's really ingenious...one pair of shoes that could be used by a light person or a heavy guy in demanding circumstances...so for $150 I've got 3-in-1 snowshoes for virtually any situation.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Denali at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Denali Snowshoes (Fall 2008)$139.95Buy Now
Denali Classic Combo (Fall 2008)$199.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Denali Classic Snowshoe$139.95Buy Now
Denali Combo Snowshoe Set$199.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
Denali Classic Snowshoe$139.95Buy Now
Denali Classic Combo Snowshoe$199.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
2 purchase options:
MSR Denali Snowshoes$139.95Buy Now
MSR Denali Classic Combo Snowshoes$199.95Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Denali Classic Snowshoes$139.95Buy Now
Denali Combo Snowshoes$199.95Buy Now

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