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schweady	01/12/2021 02:09PM   bendingbranchesbender: "Very nice! How long was the class?" Not sure if that was directed at me, but our class was one long weekend. Maybe 16 hours scheduled ?? And, you actually needed a little more time than that if you were to finish out the process, dipping them a number of times in urethane. Luckily, Peta took that on for us and met us with them at the Expo that November.
ManMythMurse	11/25/2020 10:43AM   Hello all, I have been in the market for traditional wooden snowshoes and have come across several that do not list a brand name, only “Made in Canada” along with the dimensions. Can any of you give me additional information on these? For example: I could send a link to those pair of snowshoes on eBay, but I’m not sure if that’s allowed. Thanks for the help! Jess
schweady	11/25/2020 12:55PM   If you ever decide to change that "Made in Canada" to "Made Myself," these are the ones I'd suggest.
ManMythMurse	11/25/2020 03:43PM   schweady: "If you ever decide to change that "Made in Canada" to "Made Myself," these are the ones I'd suggest. " That’s actually a great idea. Hefty price, but that would be a fun project!
Jaywalker	12/04/2020 12:36PM   +1 on the Country Ways Ojibway. I’ve beaten on mine pretty hard for years and they just keep going. Not that hard to make. This may not matter for all, but I like my Ojibway because they do a great job getting through brush if I’m doing any sort of bushwhacking which I love to do. I certainly agree that the cleats on modern shoes would be nice some time, but would not trade it for the float of mine. Also agree your pack should get off your back and on a sled if at all possible.
CanoeCountry	11/28/2020 06:15PM   I have a couple pair from "Cabela's" that have the same marking. What style snowshoe are you looking for and what is your budget? CC
CanoeCountry	11/28/2020 06:15PM   I have a couple pair from "Cabela's" that have the same marking. What style snowshoe are you looking for and what is your budget? Schweady is right about the country way snowshoe kits and snowshoes, top notch. CC
schweady	11/28/2020 10:02PM   ManMythMurse: "schweady: "If you ever decide to change that "Made in Canada" to "Made Myself," these are the ones I'd suggest. " That’s actually a great idea. Hefty price, but that would be a fun project!" We made ours at the Ely Folk School during their first fall season classes. Not the simplest project, but if we can do it... Here they are, freshly laced, prior to dipping... And, with our instructor, Peta, showing off the finished product at her booth during that year's Midwest Mountaineering Winter Expo...
Pinetree	01/22/2021 10:03PM   best snowshoe would be a hybrid. Wooden shoes and a modern high tech binding.
ManMythMurse	11/29/2020 11:10AM   CanoeCountry: "I have a couple pair from "Cabela's" that have the same marking. What style snowshoe are you looking for and what is your budget? CC" I don’t know that I have a preference in style, as these will be my first snowshoes and I don’t t have the experience to know what’s best. I was thinking Huron, Ojibwa or Bear Paws. I do know that I need a pair for a heavy load, as I’m 225+lbs without a heavy backpack on my back. Jess
schweady	11/29/2020 02:33PM   While I love our Country Way Ojibway 'shoes, I do know that if we were to do any winter camping/hauling of loads, we would probably look toward modern designs with the metal cleat for traction - both uphill and down. Also, would look at pulling gear on a pulk rather than wearing a backpack. I just finished watching Winter Camping in the Boundary Waters, part of the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo series. Some basic info, some food for thought.
MackinawTrout	11/29/2020 05:03PM   ManMythMurse: "CanoeCountry: "I have a couple pair from "Cabela's" that have the same marking. What style snowshoe are you looking for and what is your budget? CC" I don’t know that I have a preference in style, as these will be my first snowshoes and I don’t t have the experience to know what’s best. I was thinking Huron, Ojibwa or Bear Paws. I do know that I need a pair for a heavy load, as I’m 225+lbs without a heavy backpack on my back. Jess" You would be best off with ojibwa's If you weigh 225+. You need as much surface area as possible. Small modern shoes won't work right in light 3 ft+ deep snow. The one's weaved with Monofiliment fishing line tend to weigh less and clump slush less. Snowshoes need to be sprayed with silicon spray and PAM cooking spray or the slush can stop you dead cold in your tracks. Deep snow and slush even with snowshoes can be a slow slow go. Good luck!
bendingbranchesbender	01/11/2021 09:16PM   Very nice! How long was the class?