"I have Tubb snowshoes for women that I purchased at L.L. Bean and I love them. They are pretty basic, but easy to get on/off and to manipulate in the woods. $150."
- J.A, Pittsford

"I have all kinds of snowshoes, used to sell them. Tubbs makes the best snow shoes today. Other cheaper ones around. Traditional and hi-tech are all fun depending on your needs."
- G.M, Canadice

"Next use will be on a Pack, Paddle, Ski trip to Chico Hot Springs and Yellowstone the first week in February. If I practice down here at the beautiful white quartz sand beach on Siesta Key my snowshoes will get "all sandy"."
- R.B, Sarasota, FL

"I just bought my Yukon Charlie's Chinook Model snowshoes at the end of last year. I'm a beginner with them, at least for stamina and distance traveled. Only been out this past weekend for a short walk. Bought them at Sam's."
- S.M, Kendall

"We both have snowshoes. They are Tubbs Adventure model (I think it's the middle grade model - not the Expedition heavy-weight, but not the cheapest ones either. Touring model, maybe.) They are lightweight and not too wide so pretty easy to walk in. My one complaint is the straps are hard to adjust especially with cold fingers. Works best if you always wear the same boots in them and leave them at same adjustment."
- J.Z, Webster

"I have Atlas snowshoes. They're very satisfactory."
- J.W, Rochester

"I guess Harriet Hollister is my favorite place because I snowshoed there for the very first time with Pack Paddle and Ski. The snow was perfect; in fact it was almost up to our waists and we had a ball. I have Redfeather shoes and have had them about six years; I first rented them and then got a very good deal on them at Muxworthy's. I've been told that they are racing shoes but I have never raced in them."
- C.M, Fairport

"I have Atlas snowshoes. Don't have them here to give you more specifics, but I love them."
- J.O, Rochester

"We have MSR snowshoes (Mountain Safety Research), which are plastic and have gotten numerous awards from outdoor magazines. They are very popular in Europe. I think they are fabulous because in addition to a gripper under the ball of your foot they have grippers running down both sides. They are also much easier and quicker to put on than standard snowshoes. I bought the first pair at Snow Country, then had to order the second pair through them since the Pittsfordites only buy the standard looking snowshoes (so they don't have them in stock any more). I think they were about $120 regular price. You can also buy easy attaching extensions (which MSR calls "flotation tails") to make them longer to hold more weight or use in deeper snow."
- S.Q, Penfield

"Our snowshoes are Yukon Charlie's, Chinook model, 8"x25", approx. 4 lbs/pair. The weight range for this model is 150-200 lbs. Each came with a free pair of adjustable poles, Kathy likes to use one pole, I usually leave mine at home. Compared to much more expensive models which we've rented or borrowed in the past, we are just as happy with these. The bindings are simple to adjust and they are easy to put on and take off. They seem to be well built and should be easy to repair in the future should that be needed. We got them at Sam's Club for about $70 a pair. We both bought insulated Sorel hiking boots at EMS on sale for under $100 and we're real happy with them. They keep you warm and dry and are very comfortable."
- C.E, Greece

"I experimented with different snowshoes back in '98, renting wooden, plastic, and aluminum ones. I settled on the Atlas 10 series because of the ruggedness of the bindings. They are a very comfortable backcountry snowshoe and come with a lifetime warranty. They are not cheap though - well over $200. The 8 series is a good recreational shoe that cost less. Bindings need to be secured with the toe and instep straps first, heel strap last, the opposite of the Tubbs models. If you try the top line 12 series, you'll need a hard boot due to the stiff ratchet bindings. Otherwise your insteps will hurt. Multiple crampons enable traveling in hilly areas without slipping. Sorel boots and Outdoor Research gaiters complete the outfit."
- D.K, Greece