Traditional Huron Wood Snowshoes
The Huron traditional wood snowshoe is great for hunting, trapping, and long hikes in open forests and fields. Very quiet and easy to maneuver, its design provides great flotation in soft snow and its streamlined tail helps maintain a straight trajectory. The Huron snowshoe is the best-known snowshoe whose origins can be traced back to the Huron people of Canada. It is It was the model preferred by the first French settlers that came to New France in 1604, and by French-Canadian woodsman and trappers during their winter travels.
- Frame made from Appalachian White Ash and webbing from rawhide
- High-quality varnish to keep rawhide and frame in good condition
- Sold in pairs
- Available in full rawhide or synthetic webbing
User weight – Off trail lb/kg
10” x 33”- 50-100 lb. / 23-45 KG
11” x 36”- 80-120 lb. / 36-54 KG
12” x 42”- 100-160 lb. / 45-73 KG
14” x 48”- 175 lb. / 79 KG
Note: It is recommended to apply varnish once a year at the end of the season to prevent the wood frame and raw hide to absorb moisture and water. That will extend the life of your natural snowshoe. We recommend using a wood boat varnish.
