MSR Women’s Lightning Explore Snowshoes

Light, quiet, and confidence-inspiring on variable terrain, the MSR Women's Lightning Explore snowshoes are built for those who want genuine performance across a range of conditions without carrying more snowshoe than they need.

The slim tapered deck is designed specifically for a narrow gait, keeping the frame out of your natural stride and reducing the energy cost of a long day on snow. Underfoot, 360° Traction frames and Pivot crampons deliver reliable edge-to-edge grip on packed trails, rolling hills, and steeper ascents where traction actually gets tested. The TPU-coated nylon deck is notably quiet on snow, a small detail that adds up over hours of travel through the Canadian backcountry.

The Women's Paradigm binding brings together durability, comfort, and field repairability in one well-considered package. The stretch mesh cradles your foot without pressure points, straps are sized for smaller footwear, and the whole binding can be repaired in the field if needed — genuine peace of mind on a longer outing. When the terrain steepens, Ergo Televator heel lifts engage with a flick of a pole grip to reduce calf fatigue and improve purchase on sustained climbs. Optional 5-inch modular flotation tails attach on demand for deeper snow or heavier loads.

• Available lengths: 22 in and 25 in
• Weight per pair: 3 lbs 6 oz / 3 lbs 7 oz
• Frame width: 7.25 in, women's narrow gait
• Load capacity: up to 180 lbs / 120-210 lbs (with tails: up to 240 / 280 lbs)
• Footwear compatibility: Women's 5-12 US
• 360° Traction frames, 7075-T6 aluminium, TPU-coated nylon deck
• Paradigm binding with stretch mesh, field-repairable
• Ergo Televator heel lifts with pole-grip engagement
• Compatible with 5 in modular flotation tails (sold separately)
• Made in the USA of US and imported parts