User Review: MSR Lightning Ascent

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

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars

I did a fair amount of 'field testing' rental snowshoes before settling on the MSR Lightning. You can usually count on a various mix of trail conditions in a typical Northeast winter climb, ice, packed snow, waist deep powder. With the exception of 'wanting to glissade' in these shoes (which doesn't happen with the traction they afford you) there isn't much bad you say about the shoes. Late spring slush hikes can throw quite a bit of water onto your calves, so keep the gaiters handy. They are light, offer unbelievable traction and pack well.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Lightning Ascent at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
4 purchase options:
Men's Lightning Ascent Snowshoe (Spring 2008)$259.95Buy Now
Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (Fall 2007) - Outdoor Magazine Editors' Choice Award (2007)$259.95Buy Now
Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoe (Spring 2008)$259.95Buy Now
Lightning Ascent Snowshoe (Spring 2008)$289.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Lightning Ascent$259.95Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
Lightning Ascent$181.96Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
2 purchase options:
Lightning Ascent 22$259.95Buy Now
Lightning Ascent 22 Women's$259.95Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes$259.95Buy Now
Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes, Women's$259.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes - Orange$259.95Buy Now
Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes - Orange$259.95Buy Now

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