MSR Denali Ascent Snowshoe

 Brand : MSR
Item : CAS0022
The MSR Denali Ascent Snowshoe takes the Denali Classic design with detachable flotation tails and parallel traction bars, and builds in even more performance. The result is a lightweight, technically superior snowshoe that has incredible performance on ice and snow-covered landscapes. The Ascent traction bars feature piercing Saber Teeth and 4 raised spikes that provide more grip than the Classic on hard-packed snow or freezing terrain. In addition, the Ascents come with Televators that flip up to support your heel during steep ascents thereby reducing calf fatigue. A stand-up binding makes for easy exit/entry. That means you won't be delayed a moment too long before enjoying the descent. Isn't that the whole point?
Price: $179.95
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Product Reviews
MSR Denali Ascent Snowshoe



Good Shoes
These shoes work very well in most conditions. You will need the flotation tails in deep powder, but otherwise they perform remarkable well for their size. One thing, if you are going to use them for Backcountry Snowboarding get the EVO Accents instead, the space for the front of your snowboarding boots are too small on these, they will rub a hole in the tops of your snowboard boot toes.


Denali Ascent Snowshoes
Just returned from 4-day hike in the Adirondack High Peaks -- Wright, Colden, Algonquin & Iroquois. Denali Ascents proved perfect for 90% of activities on this trip. Worked remarkably well above the timberline traction-wise, but less so floatation-wise in powder in the saddle between Iroquois and Algonquin. Purchased the tails but haven't used them yet. Managed to lose a strap when it slipped out of binding buckle, but believe that can be corrected by leaving closer to a 2" tail outside the buckle. Otherwise, very happy w/ ease of binding system and quality of shoe. Don't look to hold conversation on the trail w/ these -- they are noisy in anything but powder.


snowboard friendly
I use my denali ascents primarily for backcountry boarding. I have no problems with the bindings. If you have really big feet you can just cinch down the binding a little further aft and you will have enough room for your toes in the hole. I've also used them for winter ascents of fourteeners - they are one of the few that I would trust on technical/icy/steep terrain. I've used many others, these are by far the best for true backcountry use.


MSR ALL THE WAY IN YUKON
I have been using MSR snowshoes for about 10 seasons and find them to be the answer for serious backcountry boarding. My original Denali Classic's were retired last season and replaced with the ascents; I love the heel lift! The Yukon Alaska conditions are variable through out the ascent and I find theses shoes to handle all conditions well; steep side hilling on bulletproof wind affected surfaces to waist deep post holing powder. I do over 70,000 vertical each season and find their durability tremendous. I think a ratchet binding system would be the only serious improvement that could be made to this great design.


MSR Denali Ascnet Snowshoe
Brilliant. Incredibly sturdy, great on crusted snow, easy buckle mechanism, love the heel lift for ascent (though tricky to lower with a 50lb pack on). Pack nice and flat against the sides of my pack. Got the 8in flotation tails which keeps me afloat all the way up to my body weight plus 50lb pack (220lb). In all I am extremely pleased. Oh - and good job on the delivery and I got them at a great price.




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