They're a far cry from what snowshoes were even five years ago. Snowshoeing has grown rapidly in recent years as a popular winter recreation, and it wouldn't be surprising if within a few more years there are as many people out there on showshoes as on cross-country skis. For one, it's different. It's another way to get out there, enjoy the scenery, and get a little exercise. You can snowshoe any place you can ski, whether it be on the rolling terrain in Grand Teton Park or on the steeper terrain on Teton Pass.
Some people prefer the stability of a snowshoe to the sliding surface of a cross-country ski.
Others just prefer the motion of snowshoeing. Popular snowshoe destinations are some of the same places people go for cross-country skiing . Jenny, Bradley and Taggart Lake are all popular for people who are looking for rolling or flat terrain and scenic views. Signal Mountain and Shadow Mountain are good places if you're looking for some uphill without getting into serious mountainous terrain. Snowshoes are also becoming popular in steeper mountain terrain.