Northern Lites Elite Ultralight All-Terrain Snowshoes (25″)

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The Elite snowshoe by Northern Lites offers lightweight performance in a 25″ size. It weighs just 626g per Shoe and has an 8×25″ footprint. The bindings and decks are made for durability and can handle up to 180 lbs.

Northern Lites says: 

Starting at just over 2.2 lbs. per PAIR, the Elite is half the weight of other 25″ all-terrain snowshoes.

Year after year, the Elite remains one of our most popular snowshoe models for men and women up to 180lbs looking to shed the weight and go further, faster. The 8″ x 25″ size and unmatched weight of the Elite provides for unsurpassed maneuverability and speed in all conditions and terrain. Although designed for hiking, it is light enough to easily use in races yet rugged enough to propel 1,000 mile Iditarod champions!

The Elite is a step up from the Quicksilver 25″ snowshoes due to a lighter 7075 series frame, a lighter yet equally strong grade of COOLTHANE® decking, powder-coated color options and 38 more compact ridged deck clips for even more weight savings.

Our Verdict

The Elite snowshoe from Northern Lites delivers outstanding lightweight performance in an all-terrain 25″ size. Weighing just 626g per shoe, these are easily among the lightest 25″ snowshoes available, shedding about half the weight of typical all-terrain models.

The secret is Northern Lites’ use of ultralight 7075 aluminium frames and demanding but feathery Coolthane decking. This allows the large 8×25″ footprint while keeping weight to an absolute minimum. The 19 aluminium crampons plus 38 perimeter deck clips provide plenty of traction on slopes and off-trail.

Despite their delicate weight, the bindings and decks are designed to be durable and handle up to 180 lbs. Their large size makes them capable of hiking, camping, training, or even ultralight racing over most terrain and snow conditions.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Our premium 25″ snowshoe for men and women up to 180lbs
• Spin and Tru Trak bindings fit W5.5 – M12 shoe sizes
• Made of our lightest aerospace grade 7075-T6 aluminum
• Ultralight and rip-proof COOLTHANE® decking
• 19-point Duraluminum cleats with ice guards
• Tough nylon ridged deck clips add additional 38-point traction system around perimeter of snowshoes
• Uses: On & off-trail hiking and camping, cross-training, off-trail racing

Specifications

• Weight: 626g
• Dimensions: 8″ wide x 25″ long
• Recommended User Load: Up to 180 lbs

Material & Construction

• aerospace grade 7075-T6 aluminum