Hit The Slopes And Burn

Did you know you can burn more calories snowshoeing than you can running? According to two independent studies, snowshoers can burn between 420-1000 calories per hour- that’s twice as much as walking at the same speed. Snowshoeing- whether running, hiking or walking- is an excellent low-impact winter exercise that is becoming the latest winter sport rage.

Lighter, more durable materials, streamlined shapes and easy to use bindings combine for more efficient snowshoes bringing this sport to a new level. Responsible parties are Tubbs Snowshoes and Easton Technical Products who have teamed up to develop the lightest snowshoe in the industry- 15% lighter than any other hiking snowshoe in the marketplace.

Tubbs Mountain and Pinnacle series feature Easton's proprietary 7075-T7 aluminum alloy frames which deliver a 25 percent increase in strength-to-weight per pair for unmatched durability in the most extreme conditions. Unlike other snowshoe brands, Tubbs offers this innovative technology in both men's and women's products. This is the latest in a growing list of innovations, including patented binding technologies like the "Bear Hug" and Quick Draw", that Tubbs has delivered to meet the demands of key market segments such as Hiking/All Terrain, Recreation/Family, Running/Fitness, and Women.

For the more experienced snowshoer, the Mountain Series features RCS binding and Viper crampon, the most aggressive in the industry, and is designed for hiking and backpacking in any snow condition (starts at $269). The Pinnacle series features the Bear Hug binding and Viper crampon and is ideal for technical hiking and is their most versatile snowshoe (starts at $239). If you're new to the sport, try the Tubbs Discovery Starter Kit, available in 2 sizes, which has everything you need to get started. It includes one pair of Discovery Series snowshoes, a pair of lightweight, adjustable compact poles, and a Tubbs TrainNet CD-Rom (starts at $169). In addition, Tubbs offers a variety of products to suit athletes of all levels, as well as, women and junior -specific sizes.

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