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MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes
Light, tough and versatile, the MSR Evo Ascent 22 snowshoes offer excellent traction for ascending frigid mountain terrain.
- Injection-molded plastic decks are lightweight and durable, and offer plenty of surface for great performance on rolling terrain; tapered shape facilitates a natural stride
- 3-strap bindings with heel stabilizers stay pliable and easily adjusted in cold temperatures, even if you're wearing mittens; bindings quickly expand to fit oversize boots
- Stainless-steel crampons offer positive traction for great bite; multitoothed side rails offer grip for traversing side slopes and icy terrain
- Molded horizontal brakes under feet create a snowplow effect, providing traction for uphill and downhill travel
- EVO Flotation Tails (sold separately) add buoyancy when walking in deep powder snow or carrying heavy loads
- Please note: without tails, recommended load is up to 180 lbs., and with 6 in. tails, recommended load is up to 250 lbs.
- Recommended load specification for the MSR Evo Ascent 22 snowshoes includes weight of hiker with gear
Please note: MSR products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
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MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Attach securely (25)
- Good traction (25)
- Stable (24)
- Lightweight (23)
- Easy in/out (17)
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday (23)
- Off trail (19)
- Icy conditions (16)
- Steep pitches (16)
- Rolling terrain (15)
- Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Feels half size too small
Feels true to size
100%
(22 reviews)
Feels half size too big
Feels full size too big
- Width:
Feels too narrow
Feels true to width
100%
(22 reviews)
Feels too wide
- Reviewer Profile:
- Intermediate (11), Advanced (7), On the mountain (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21), Yes (4)
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Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- All Terrain
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
Broke these in on a winter trip through Northern New Mexico and Colorado. Great snowshoe, they performed well cutting trail through deep powder and on icier stretches. The heel bars were a life-saver going uphill. Even used these shoes to dig out a campsite (we forgot our shovel). I bought the MSR Evo Tails to go with them, but ended up ditching them after the first mile as they kept getting caught on one another. These shoes performed well by themselves in a variety of conditions, including deep wet powder.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Compact Design
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Quick Bindings
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- All Terrain
- Flat Terrain
- Icy Conditions
- Off Trail
- Rolling Terrain
- Steep Pitches
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
I have used these a few times this year, as I bought them at the end of the season on sale, but Can't wait for next year to really put them through their paces.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Compact Design
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Easy To Put On In Snow
- Flotation In Deep Snow
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
- Plastic Strap Click Broke
Best Uses
- All Terrain
- Deep Snow
- Flat Terrain
- Icy Conditions
- Off Trail
- Rolling Terrain
- Steep Pitches
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
I've used these snowshoes several times this month at a State Park near my home. I prefer heading into the woods, off the trails. I'm impressed!
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Compact Design
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- All Terrain
- Deep Snow
- Flat Terrain
- Icy Conditions
- Off Trail
- Rolling Terrain
- Steep Pitches
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
These are incredible shoes! I have been using a high end traditional aluminum frame shoe for four seasons and was happy with them. Then I made the mistake of trying my friend's Evo Ascents. They solidly outperformed mine. The Evos are lighter. The traction is unbelievable. And, they don't flip snow up from the tails with each step. The hinged foot crampon/binding allows the shoe to remain flat as you step thus providing more floatation than a tubb type shoe. I was concerned the plastic decks would be noisy. They're not. Add the versatility of 6" detachable tails to this amazing equation and you will wonder why it's done any other way
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Traction
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- All Terrain
- Icy Conditions
- Off Trail
- Rolling Terrain
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
Tried several different manufacturers and these were the best. Worked good in powder up in Stevens Pass (approx 185lbs total on them) as well as wet, icy snow up mountain trails. Easy to strap on, kept tight on my shoes, and best traction I found. Little noisier due to the plastic and easy to cosmetically gouge the plastic hitting rocks and such, but really nice snow shoes
Service and delivery comments:
came very quick to the house
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Compact Design
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Deep Snow
- Flat Terrain
- Icy Conditions
- Off Trail
- Rolling Terrain
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
I wanted to go snowshoeing with my wife, so I rented a pair from the local REI store at alderwood mall, Lynnwood, WA and had a blast. So I went back to the store and talked to the CSR about the best fit and shoe for me. After some discussions, I settled on this pair and love them. The wife and I have gone shoeing every other weekend near Stevens pass, mt baker park, and continue to have fun. They fit great, the extenders aide in my stable traveling, I am 6'6" tall and feel very stable as I stand or traverse the many areas we shoed in. They are very easy to put on/take off, do not come apart as I am walking, and clean up nicely.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Compact Design
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- All Terrain
- Deep Snow
- Flat Terrain
- Icy Conditions
- Off Trail
- Rolling Terrain
- Steep Pitches
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
My family and I use these daily in all sorts of conditions, they are excellent.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Compact Design
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- All Terrain
- Deep Snow
- Flat Terrain
- Icy Conditions
- Off Trail
- Rolling Terrain
- Steep Pitches
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
My family and I use these for all around snow use, we encounter a little of everything on a daily basis and these shoes handle all of it with no problem.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Compact Design
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- All Terrain
- Flat Terrain
- Icy Conditions
- Off Trail
- Rolling Terrain
- Steep Pitches
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
I and my family use these in various terrain in the mountains near Portland OR where we live. They have proven effective in any conditions we have encountered including steep up and downhill, deep snow, ice, and packed snow, these shoes have been excellent in all of these conditions.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Compact Design
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- All Terrain
- Off Trail
- Steep Pitches
Comments about MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes:
Had to do a llama rescue last fall up in the Mammoth area...there had been about a 2 1/2 foot snowfall with 5 foot drifts at 10k. I'd left my old Atlas's at home and rented these which were only available as demos. Unbelievable! I had to climb 2k and made a 10 mile round trip hike to see if I could find some overdue clients. I'd still be up there if I'd been on the Atlas's! These shoes are great...very functional...and I have to say at 240 lbs I didn't need the flotation tails...there was some crust! These are really worth the extra dough.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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