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Women's snowshoes are shorter and more narrow to account for their smaller stride.

Trying to figure out what size snowshoes you need? Here’s the lowdown on getting the right fit for your snowshoes. The better your snowshoes fit, the more fun you’ll have tromping around in the snow!

Finding the Best Fit

Snowshoes are divided into general categories for men, women, and children. Women’s snowshoes are shorter and more narrow than men’s to account for their shorter stride. Men’s snowshoes are slightly longer and wider to handle more weight.

The most common length for women’s snowshoes is between 21 and 25 inches. For men, it’s between 30 and 36 inches. Smaller sizes are available for youth.

Snowshoe Sizing Chart

Since everyone’s size and body structure is different, it’s also helpful to choose a snowshoe size based on your weight. Your total weight should include the weight of any gear you’re carrying, especially if you’re backpacking.

Types of Terrain

Another point to consider when choosing snowshoes is what type of terrain you plan to conquer. Larger snowshoes float better in deep powder and for blazing your own trail, but the tradeoff is less maneuverability. Smaller snowshoes are better for turning. They’re also easier to handle on steep slopes or in wet snow.

Recreational snowshoes are best for beginners.

Looking for just the right snowshoes? Whether you’re planning to blaze your own trail, stick to the beaten path, or backpack overnight, there are snowshoes made just for you.

Snowshoes fit into three general categories: recreational, backcountry, and racing. How you plan to use your snowshoes will help you decide which type of snowshoes to buy.

Recreational

Most people just starting out with snowshoeing choose recreational snowshoes. These all-purpose, versatile snowshoes are simple to use and affordable. They work best on flat or gently rolling hills, but the crampons will dig in deep enough for steep terrain and deeper powder. They come with either a rounded tail (better flotation in deep powder) or a tapered tail (faster aerobic workout).

Backcountry

Ready to blaze your own trail? Backcountry snowshoes let you explore uncharted territory, deep powder, and steep terrain. They provide the best flotation in fresh powder with aggressive traction on hills. The larger surface area supports extra weight from a backpack for winter camping or multi-day trips.

Racing

If speed is your thing, racing snowshoes are for you. A tapered tail and ultra-light materials make these snowshoes perfect for competitions, racing events, and power walking. The bindings provide a snug fit, so the snowshoes move seamlessly with your feet. A shorter length (usually 25 inches) lets you move even faster.

Mens and womens snowshoes are now available at Adventure Jones!

Snowshoes are now in stock at Adventure Jones! Get ready for winter adventures with the Adventure Jones Basecamp Snowshoes for men and women. These lightweight, aluminum-frame snowshoes are perfect for day trekking, trail hiking, and getting off the beaten path. The snug-fit bindings are easy to buckle even with gloves on, and the heel strap keeps your feet in place as you walk. Front and rear crampons dig in to packed snow and ice for superior traction.

The 8″ x 25″ pair of snowshoes are recommended for most women, from 110 to 200 pounds, and the 9″ x 30″ pair are recommended for most men, from 150 to 250 pounds.

• Lightweight, aluminum frame
• Synthetic decking is lightweight and responsive
• Front and rear crampons for superior traction
• Buckle binding system adjusts with or without gloves
• Size: 8″ x 25″
• Recommended for 110-200 lbs.
• Carry Bag Included

Pro Bike Repair Stand

New at Adventure Jones! Bike repair stands and an indoor bike trainer are now available at the Adventure Jones Store.

Solo Bicycle Repair Stand

The Solo Series Folding Bicycle Repair Stand is lightweight and compact for use on the road and at home. The stand folds up like an ironing board to fit in your trunk for cross-country road trips and racing events. A removable shelf keeps your tools handy—no more tools strewn around in the grass. The rock-solid base holds your bicycle securely in place, and the quick clamp system keeps your bike from moving or getting scratched.

Pro Bicycle Repair Stand

Work on your bike anywhere with the Adventure Jones Pro Series Folding Bike Repair Stand. This stainless steel, powder coated stand comes with a tripod leg system for rock-solid stability and includes pre-drilled holes that allow you to permanently fix the stand in place if desired. The rubberized v-jaw clamp secures your bicycle in place, and the adjustment knobs tighten to any level for a stable work environment. A vertical and horizontal tilt lets you position the bike as needed for tune-ups and repair jobs.

Indoor Bike Trainer – Magnetic Resistance

Get your workout in at home even if the weather won’t cooperate with this Indoor Bike Trainer from Adventure Jones. The magnetic resistance automatically increases as your speed increases for a challenging workout. Your bicycle mounts securely to the trainer and detaches easily when you’re ready to hit the pavement.

What better way to earn your turkey than running a 5K on Thanksgiving morning? Several members of the Adventure Jones staff took up the challenge, braved the cold, and ran (or walked) their way through downtown Minneapolis.

Group photo

Waiting at the start line

Bring on the turkey!

Adventure can be anywhere…your backyard, a local river, or across the world. Tom, one of the owners behind Adventure Jones, recently got the chance to travel to Scotland and Ireland with his family, where they walked along the edge of the deadly Cliffs of Moher and even got an up close and personal encounter with the Loch Ness monster (er…sort of). We’d all like to visit someday, but for now we’ll settle with living vicariously through the photos. Here are a few for you to enjoy.

Cliffs of Moher

Family photo

If you look closely, you can see "Nessy" the Loch Ness monster!

Dingle Peninsula in Ireland