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
Price Paid: $144

I was able to test these shoes this morning after a good October snowstorm. I was very impressed with the performance. The bindings were easy to get in and out of, and they stayed as tight as I needed them to. I was making first tracks through fairly light Utah powder and the snow shoes stayed on top very easily. I headed up steeper terrain to test the climbing ability of the shoe and it performed as advertised. The shoes were lightweight and felt great under your feet. I look forward to many more miles on these. If you are looking for a shoe to put around packed trails, this might be too much shoe, but if you are looking to get to some steep backcountry terrain this might be the shoe for you.

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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