MSR - Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
MSR Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
Technical winter terrain demands a snowshoe built for the specific biomechanics of the person wearing it, and the MSR Women's Lightning Ascent was designed from the ground up for a narrow gait, smaller footwear, and the kind of aggressive backcountry use where grip and security actually matter.
The 360° Traction frames with steel DTX crampons deliver edge-to-edge bite on icy traverses, steep sidehills, and challenging variable conditions that would expose the limitations of a lesser snowshoe. The new Paragon binding is a meaningful upgrade worth paying attention to: a comfortable mesh strap wraps securely around a wide range of footwear without pressure points, and integrated toe stops make foot placement fast and intuitive, even when you're tired and the light is fading. The narrow 7.25-inch frame improves agility for those with a narrow gait and reduces overall weight without giving up the structural integrity of the 7075-T6 aluminium frame.
On sustained climbs through the Canadian backcountry, the Ergo Televator heel lifts reduce calf fatigue with an ergonomic design that engages with a simple flick of a pole grip, keeping hands free and momentum going. Modular flotation tail attachment points let you add 5-inch tails on demand when deeper snow or a heavier pack calls for extra surface area.
- Available lengths: 22 in (56 cm) and 25 in (64 cm)
- Weight per pair: 3 lbs 13 oz (1.74 kg) / 4 lbs 1 oz (1.81 kg)
- Frame width: 7.25 in (18 cm), women's narrow gait
- Load capacity: up to 180 lbs / 120-210 lbs (with tails: up to 240-270 lbs)
- Footwear compatibility: Women's 6-12 US (EU 36-43)
- 360° Traction frames, 7075-T6 aluminium, TPU-coated nylon deck
- Paragon binding with toe stops
- Ergo Televator heel lifts, pole-grip engagement
- Compatible with 5 in modular flotation tails (sold separately)
- Made in the USA of US and imported parts
| 22 IN | 25 IN | |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 13084, 13082 | 13085, 13083 |
| Color | Gunmetal, Raspberry | Gunmetal, Raspberry |
| Weight per pair (Standard) | 3 lbs 13 oz | 4 lbs 1 oz |
| Weight per pair (Metric) | 1.74 kg | 1.81 kg |
| Weight (Standard) | 3 lbs 13 oz | 4 lbs 1 oz |
| Weight (Metric) | 1.74 kg | 1.81 kg |
| Width (Standard) | 7.25 in | 7.25 in |
| Width (Metric) | 18 cm | 18 cm |
| Length (Standard) | 22 in | 25 in |
| Length (Metric) | 56 cm | 64 cm |
| Gait | Women's/narrow | Women's/narrow |
| Footwear size range (Standard) | 6 W - 12 W | 6 W - 12 W |
| Footwear size range (Metric) | 36-43 | 36-43 |
| Load (Standard) | Up to 180 lbs | 120 - 210 lbs |
| Load (Metric) | Up to 80 kilos | 54 - 95 kilos |
| Load w/ tails (Standard) | Up to 240 lbs | Up to 270 lbs |
| Load w/ tails (Metric) | Up to 109 kilos | Up to 123 kilos |
| Frame material(s) | 7075-T6 Aluminum | 7075-T6 Aluminum |
| Deck material(s) | TPU coated Nylon | TPU coated Nylon |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA of US and Imported Parts | Made in the USA of US and Imported Parts |
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MSR - Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
MSR - Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
MSR Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
Technical winter terrain demands a snowshoe built for the specific biomechanics of the person wearing it, and the MSR Women's Lightning Ascent was designed from the ground up for a narrow gait, smaller footwear, and the kind of aggressive backcountry use where grip and security actually matter.
The 360° Traction frames with steel DTX crampons deliver edge-to-edge bite on icy traverses, steep sidehills, and challenging variable conditions that would expose the limitations of a lesser snowshoe. The new Paragon binding is a meaningful upgrade worth paying attention to: a comfortable mesh strap wraps securely around a wide range of footwear without pressure points, and integrated toe stops make foot placement fast and intuitive, even when you're tired and the light is fading. The narrow 7.25-inch frame improves agility for those with a narrow gait and reduces overall weight without giving up the structural integrity of the 7075-T6 aluminium frame.
On sustained climbs through the Canadian backcountry, the Ergo Televator heel lifts reduce calf fatigue with an ergonomic design that engages with a simple flick of a pole grip, keeping hands free and momentum going. Modular flotation tail attachment points let you add 5-inch tails on demand when deeper snow or a heavier pack calls for extra surface area.
- Available lengths: 22 in (56 cm) and 25 in (64 cm)
- Weight per pair: 3 lbs 13 oz (1.74 kg) / 4 lbs 1 oz (1.81 kg)
- Frame width: 7.25 in (18 cm), women's narrow gait
- Load capacity: up to 180 lbs / 120-210 lbs (with tails: up to 240-270 lbs)
- Footwear compatibility: Women's 6-12 US (EU 36-43)
- 360° Traction frames, 7075-T6 aluminium, TPU-coated nylon deck
- Paragon binding with toe stops
- Ergo Televator heel lifts, pole-grip engagement
- Compatible with 5 in modular flotation tails (sold separately)
- Made in the USA of US and imported parts
| 22 IN | 25 IN | |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 13084, 13082 | 13085, 13083 |
| Color | Gunmetal, Raspberry | Gunmetal, Raspberry |
| Weight per pair (Standard) | 3 lbs 13 oz | 4 lbs 1 oz |
| Weight per pair (Metric) | 1.74 kg | 1.81 kg |
| Weight (Standard) | 3 lbs 13 oz | 4 lbs 1 oz |
| Weight (Metric) | 1.74 kg | 1.81 kg |
| Width (Standard) | 7.25 in | 7.25 in |
| Width (Metric) | 18 cm | 18 cm |
| Length (Standard) | 22 in | 25 in |
| Length (Metric) | 56 cm | 64 cm |
| Gait | Women's/narrow | Women's/narrow |
| Footwear size range (Standard) | 6 W - 12 W | 6 W - 12 W |
| Footwear size range (Metric) | 36-43 | 36-43 |
| Load (Standard) | Up to 180 lbs | 120 - 210 lbs |
| Load (Metric) | Up to 80 kilos | 54 - 95 kilos |
| Load w/ tails (Standard) | Up to 240 lbs | Up to 270 lbs |
| Load w/ tails (Metric) | Up to 109 kilos | Up to 123 kilos |
| Frame material(s) | 7075-T6 Aluminum | 7075-T6 Aluminum |
| Deck material(s) | TPU coated Nylon | TPU coated Nylon |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA of US and Imported Parts | Made in the USA of US and Imported Parts |
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MSR Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
Technical winter terrain demands a snowshoe built for the specific biomechanics of the person wearing it, and the MSR Women's Lightning Ascent was designed from the ground up for a narrow gait, smaller footwear, and the kind of aggressive backcountry use where grip and security actually matter.
The 360° Traction frames with steel DTX crampons deliver edge-to-edge bite on icy traverses, steep sidehills, and challenging variable conditions that would expose the limitations of a lesser snowshoe. The new Paragon binding is a meaningful upgrade worth paying attention to: a comfortable mesh strap wraps securely around a wide range of footwear without pressure points, and integrated toe stops make foot placement fast and intuitive, even when you're tired and the light is fading. The narrow 7.25-inch frame improves agility for those with a narrow gait and reduces overall weight without giving up the structural integrity of the 7075-T6 aluminium frame.
On sustained climbs through the Canadian backcountry, the Ergo Televator heel lifts reduce calf fatigue with an ergonomic design that engages with a simple flick of a pole grip, keeping hands free and momentum going. Modular flotation tail attachment points let you add 5-inch tails on demand when deeper snow or a heavier pack calls for extra surface area.
- Available lengths: 22 in (56 cm) and 25 in (64 cm)
- Weight per pair: 3 lbs 13 oz (1.74 kg) / 4 lbs 1 oz (1.81 kg)
- Frame width: 7.25 in (18 cm), women's narrow gait
- Load capacity: up to 180 lbs / 120-210 lbs (with tails: up to 240-270 lbs)
- Footwear compatibility: Women's 6-12 US (EU 36-43)
- 360° Traction frames, 7075-T6 aluminium, TPU-coated nylon deck
- Paragon binding with toe stops
- Ergo Televator heel lifts, pole-grip engagement
- Compatible with 5 in modular flotation tails (sold separately)
- Made in the USA of US and imported parts
| 22 IN | 25 IN | |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 13084, 13082 | 13085, 13083 |
| Color | Gunmetal, Raspberry | Gunmetal, Raspberry |
| Weight per pair (Standard) | 3 lbs 13 oz | 4 lbs 1 oz |
| Weight per pair (Metric) | 1.74 kg | 1.81 kg |
| Weight (Standard) | 3 lbs 13 oz | 4 lbs 1 oz |
| Weight (Metric) | 1.74 kg | 1.81 kg |
| Width (Standard) | 7.25 in | 7.25 in |
| Width (Metric) | 18 cm | 18 cm |
| Length (Standard) | 22 in | 25 in |
| Length (Metric) | 56 cm | 64 cm |
| Gait | Women's/narrow | Women's/narrow |
| Footwear size range (Standard) | 6 W - 12 W | 6 W - 12 W |
| Footwear size range (Metric) | 36-43 | 36-43 |
| Load (Standard) | Up to 180 lbs | 120 - 210 lbs |
| Load (Metric) | Up to 80 kilos | 54 - 95 kilos |
| Load w/ tails (Standard) | Up to 240 lbs | Up to 270 lbs |
| Load w/ tails (Metric) | Up to 109 kilos | Up to 123 kilos |
| Frame material(s) | 7075-T6 Aluminum | 7075-T6 Aluminum |
| Deck material(s) | TPU coated Nylon | TPU coated Nylon |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA of US and Imported Parts | Made in the USA of US and Imported Parts |
