Lighter weight will open up the magic of snowshoeing to the majority of people put off by the traditionally cumbersome and heavy image of snowshoes. Lighter weight is important to beginners. Their second greatest concern is falling behind the group, and lighter weight obviously eliminates this as well. Lighter weight is important to experienced hikers. Northern Lites are far less fatiguing, so the experienced hiker can enjoy more of the snowshoe adventure.
Lighter weight is important to cross-trainers.
Most runners refuse to train in ankle weights due to the risk of injury, so many have never considered training in snowshoes. Northern Lites can open up the sport to these people because they weigh only slightly more than a pair of athletic shoes. Following Northern Lites' dramatic weight advantage, almost everyone questions our products' durability. Bindings are cut from a thicker Coolthane which is humanly impossible to tear with 500 PSI tensile strength. The detail and relief on the bottom-side of Northern Lites provide superior traction in all conditions.