MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

$389.99

Lightning Ascent snowshoes represent the pinnacle of ultralight and aggressive all-terrain performance, and now feature our advanced Paragon™ binding. Designed to wrap securely around your boot without pressure points, the binding’s mesh strap ensures maximum foot control with truly uncompromised comfort. In technical terrain, the snowshoes’ 360 Traction™ Frames provide unrivaled grip—especially on traverses. Ballistic-grade decking offers long-lasting durability, and Ergo Televator heel lifts back you up when climbing the steeps.

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The pinnacle of ultralight and aggressive all-terrain performance.

  • Unrivaled Traction: 360° Traction frames deliver edge-to-edge grip, and durable steel DTX crampons provide serious bite in challenging conditions—delivering unmatched traction in technical terrain.
  • Paragon™ Binding: Comfortable, freeze-resistant mesh strap wraps securely around a wide range of boots for ultimate security, while toe stops offer fast, precise foot alignment.
  • All-Condition Adaptability: Add-on Modular Flotation tails allow you the maneuverability of a smaller, primary snowshoe with the added, on-demand flotation of optional, 5-inch (13-cm) tails.
  • Uphill Efficiency: Ergo™ Televators reduce fatigue and increase traction on the steeps with an ergonomic design that engages with a flick of a pole grip.
Tech Specs
  • Color: Cobalt Blue
  • Weight per Pair (Standard): 4 lb 5 oz
  • Weight per Pair (Metric): 1.95 kg
  • Weight (Standard): 4 lb 5 oz
  • Weight (Metric): 1.95 kg
  • Width (Standard): 8 in
  • Width (Metric): 20 cm
  • Length (Standard): 25 in
  • Length (Metric): 64 cm
  • Binding Type: Paragon™
  • Gait: Unisex/average width
  • Footwear Size Range (Standard): 6M - 14M
  • Footwear Size Range (Metric): 39-48
  • Load (Standard): 120 - 220 lbs
  • Load (Metric): 54 - 100+ kilos
  • Load with Tails (Standard): Up to 280 lbs
  • Load with Tails (Metric): Up to 127 kilos
  • Frame Material(s): 7075-T6 Aluminum
  • Deck Material(s): TPU coated Nylon
  • Country of Origin: Made in the USA of US and Imported Parts
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