Wanted: Snow Shoes

James · Post by **James** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:22 am

About 165-170 pounds so I guess I need 30's? Suggestions on brands/sizes, etc.? Will use in Socal mostly, maybe Sierra. Thanks.

jimqpublic · Post by **jimqpublic** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:39 am

James,

Is that weight with pack? You seemed much thinner than me...

For So-Cal I think 25" is probably plenty. For the Sierra it depends on the types of trips. After 8 feet of fresh dump even 36" shoes had me sinking knee deep. Sierra "Cement" usually sets up within a few days of a storm so you don't need huge snowshoes.

James · Post by **James** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:52 am

Thanks Jim. I've heard good things about the MSR Denalis, the ones built for climbing.