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Northern Toboggan Co

Alaskan Snowshoe Kit

Sale price$199.00
Size:Large 10" x 56"
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Build your own wooden Alaskan snowshoes with NTCo's Snowshoe Kit. NTCo partners with Country Ways, a long time steward of traditional outdoor kits and supplies. We craft the wooden frames and supply both printed and digital guides for assembling your own kit!
Specs & Features

Description

NTCo's wooden snowshoe line is one of our newest. Processed, steam-bent, laced and dipped all by hand. Our beautiful designs are the product of a thousand years research and development.

Similar to a large Ojibwa snowshoe in general shape and function, the Alaskan's upturned toe, large surface area, and sleek profile excel at covering open trail distances through any depth of snow. These are excellent snowshoe for large people, for carrying large packs, and for those who prefer the classic frontiersman style.

Materials: White Ash Frames, Nylon Lacing, Instructional packet

Snowshoe Sizing

Roughly match snowshoe size to your body weight plus the weight of any pack.

As a rule, smaller shoes are easier to walk on. If close to a size break, choose larger shoes if you have long legs, wear a hefty pack, regularly break trail or have light, fluffy snow.

Choose smaller shoes for shorter legs, denser snow or packed trails (even if new snow covers the old tracks).


For Ojibwa Models
Model Dimensions Age / Weight Surface Floatation Area
YOUTH 9" x 36" Age 6 to about 120# 320 Sq. in.
SMALL 10" x 48" Age 8 to about 140# 510 sq. in.
MEDIUM 11" x 54" 130# to about 240# 645 sq. in.
LARGE 12" x 60" 6'tall and 210# and up 700 sq. in.

For Alaskan Models
Model Dimensions Age / Weight Surface Floatation Area
LARGE 10" x 56" to about 260# 700 sq. in.
XLARGE 12" x 60" up to 300# 872 sq. in.

For Green Mountain Models
Model Dimensions Age / Weight Surface Floatation Area
MEDIUM 10" x 36" to about 200# 554 sq. in.

For Huron Models
Model Dimensions Age / Weight Surface Floatation Area
ADULT 12" x 42" to about 220# 575 sq. in.

 

Shipping & Returns

Shipping:

For Downhill Series Toboggans, Kits, Pads, Child’s Pull Sleds & Snowshoes—

  • FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 US states.
    • Small items like apparel and bindings ship via the best USPS flat rate.
    • International, Outer US and Canada orders require custom shipping quotes. Please call us for a custom quote!
    • We aim to ship all orders of products that are in stock within 3-5 business days from the date of payment.
  • Read More in our Shipping and Handling Policy.

Returns:

  • Returns on Toboggans, Freight Sleds, Snowshoes and Pull Sleds require a 25% fee to cover shipping and restocking. No returns on custom orders.

Made from White Ash

When creating high-end snowshoes, you need to choose a material that can offer excellent strength properties but also has great flexibility. Ash wood is a fine choice for snowshoes, providing strength, shock absorption, and flexibility.

Includes Frames, Lacing & Instructions

This kit comes complete with all the materials you need to create your own snowshoes, including directions on how to lace & finish them.

Snowshoe Style

Similar in general shape and function to the Alaskan snowshoe, the Huron's upturned toe and large surface area excel at covering distances over open trail through any depth of snow.

Our Traditional Steam Bending

  • We steam bend our snowshoes by hand, in small batches. No chemicals are used in this process.
  • We keep in mind that each piece of wood is unique. Each will bend and flex differently requiring true craftmanship.
  • This steam bending technique has been passed down for generations.