Snowshoes can be purchased at outdoor sporting goods stores, on the Internet, or through mail order companies such as LL Bean or REI . The bindings on modern snowshoes are made of plastic and nylon and are easily adjustable to fit most boots. Many binding styles can be put on and taken off with mittens still on. This is a welcome feature when temperatures dip well below freezing or windchill becomes a factor. Most bindings also have crampons, a metal claw under the ball of the foot that gives added traction.
Maine offers a variety of options for snowshoeing.
All you need to go snowshoeing is warm clothes, snowshoes, a place and, of course, snow. Just put on your shoes and take off across fields, through the woods or on unplowed roads or trails. You may want to seek landowner permission if you do not know that access is allowed. Most will have no problems with such a low impact activity. Many state parks have hiking trails that make excellent terrain for a winter excursion.