There are several different types of boots and bindings available. It is important to get the same style because some boots do not work with other bindings. Be careful, I know many people who have had their lives taken over by skiing and it soon becomes an obsession. Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to explore the border country. The ojibwa culture developed the snowshoe hundreds of years ago and it has shaped travel in the border country and beyond for centuries.
Snowshoes have several very rewarding properties.
They are easy to use. Most people will feel comfortable snowshoes after a few hours of practice. They work in a variety of conditions from packed snow to very deep snow. Snowshoes are generally not as fast as skis, but they will get you where you need to go. You shouldn't be in a hurry in the border country anyway.