Atlas
Atlas has several snowshoe models for women. The 1223 Electra model has good ratings from REI.com customers and is designed for trail and backcountry use. The snowshoe has a spring loaded suspension system to absorb the shock of impact with hard surfaces and uses padded bindings with quick release buckles for easy entry and exit. It also has a stainless steel crampon for gripping slick surfaces and the extra heel cleats give the user better traction.
Atlas Snow-Shoe
4201 6th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
877-412-7467
atlassnowshoe.com
Tubbs
The Tubbs Wilderness Series snowshoe comes in models for men and women. The snowshoe, which has excellent reviews from Trailspace.com, uses a large frame for floating on the surface of the snow. The snowshoe has padded bindings with a pressure free design and an open toe binding for easy entry and exit. Crampons on the toe and heel of the snowshoe provide extra traction while the sturdy aluminum frame is abrasion resistant and flexible in temperatures well below freezing. The snowshoe is ideal for short and long day hikes with moderate loads.
Tubbs
4201 6th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98108 US
206-805-4800
tubbssnowshoes.com
Crescent Moon
Crescent Moon offers women's snowshoes for running, light hiking, heavy hiking and hiking with a heavy pack. The Gold Series 12 is a unisex running snowshoe with high ratings from Trailspace.com users. The snowshoe has a tapered width design with a wide toe and narrow heel for moving quickly through the snow. It uses a binding with a single pull loop for easy entry and is lightweight for distance running. It also has three aluminum claws and a toe claw for traction while moving forward.
Crescent Moon Snowshoes
1199 Crestmoor
Boulder, CO 80303
303-494-5506
crescentmoonsnowshoes.com
MSR
MSR manufactures several snowshoes for men, women and kids. The Lightening Ascent women's model uses a lightweight design at 3 pounds 8 ounces, and has a simple three-strap step-on binding system. The aerospace grade aluminum frame is durable and the aggressive steel crampons are ideal for hiking and climbing on slick surfaces. The snowshoe has high ratings from Backcountry.com users and is valued for the traction, lightweight design and stable surface area.
Cascade Designs
4000 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
206-505-9500
cascadedesigns.com/MSR
