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Northern Toboggan Co

Bearpaw Wooden Snowshoes

$329.00
Size:Small 12" x 30"
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The Bearpaw snowshoe is a well-known style. Its origin is traced to the Indigenous people of eastern Canada and the Far North. It is commonly used for camping, hunting and trapping, but it is also a great option for long-distance hikes in dense forests.
Specs & Features

Description

Northern Toboggan's hand-made, traditional snowshoe line is processed, steam-bent, laced and dipped all by hand.

The Bearpaw snowshoe style is known for its width and shortness which provide efficient and silent movement in forest areas, while offering excellent surface area on the snow for better flotation. 

Materials: White Ash, Nylon Lacing

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 Bearpaw Models

Model Dimensions Age / Weight Surface Floatation Area
SMALL 12" x 30" Age 8 to about 140# 360 sq in.
MEDIUM 14" x 30" 130# to about 240# 420 sq in.
LARGE 16" x 30" 6'tall and 210# and up 510 sq in.


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 to Last a Lifetime

When we are crafting snowshoes we choose materials that offer excellent strength properties and also have great flexibility.

Made from White Ash

Ash wood is a preferred choice for snowshoes, providing strength, shock-absorption and flexibility.

Snowshoe Style

The Bearpaw's width and shortness provide efficient and silent movement in forest areas, while providing excellent surface area on the snow for better flotation.

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.

    • Lacing & Finishing

  • Our skilled artisans lace our snowshoes by hand.
  • Each snowshoe is dipped in exterior polyurethane.
  • After multiple coats of finish and plenty of curing time, these snowshoes are ready to be enjoyed for years.