Snowshoes

Interest in outdoor recreation has soared since the Covid-19 pandemic. It's no wonder, then, that manufacturers launched innovative products throughout 2022 to help athletes go farther, faster and deeper into the backcountry. Here are the highlights.

We traveled to ISPO Munich to see the latest in European outdoor, action sports and fitness gear and innovation. As usual, the "world's largest sports trade fair" didn't disappoint. Beyond the Swedish electric dirt bikes and Land Rover smartphones, the show had dozens of interesting innovations.

The typical snowshoe is great for walking atop snow at a slow, steady pace, but try running in it and you'll likely find yourself facedown, flailing around in powder. The latest running snowshoe coming to market promises a smoother snow-top running experience with its all-foam construction.

The recent ISPO 2016 show brought a new skiable snowshoe design to light, and though the all-new Crossblades probably won't shake up winter sports, they should make for a convincing mix of climbing and descending.

Back in 2013, we wrote about Norwegian company Fimbulvetr and its ideas for what a snowshoe should look like. This winter, it's launched a new model called the Hikr. The short snowshoe comes with promises of Lamborghini-inspired design and quick ascents up steep, snowy mountains.

With winter weather fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere and a "Godzilla El Nino" predicted for the US west coast you might be wondering how you're going to move around in all that ice and snow. Gizmag got to grips with the ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip shoe chains in a mix of slick situations.

Winter has officially set in across the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it feet of snow and record-breaking low temperatures across the US. Gizmag looks at a few of the latest winter gadgets and gizmos to help you brave the cold, frost and snow.

The new Fimbulvetr snowshoes employs high-tech components, including a thermoplastic elastomer body and innovative binding hinge, for a lightweight, comfortable and natural walk through the snow.

The new Symbioz from TSL offers way more flex than the average snowshoe, providing what could be called a "barefoot" snowshoe experience.

Bulgarian company Any Exit has a new pair of funky bicycle pants to complement its inflatable snowshoes.

Airlite inflatable snowshoes give you deep-snow flotation in emergency situations.

Hive snowshoes are designed for both uphills and downhills.