Where to Buy or Rent a Pair of Snowshoes?
There are plenty of snowshoe retailers to choose from. However, there are more obvious choices than others. For example, REI and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) sell snowshoes around the nation – they are the obvious retailers. The less obvious retailers are independent stores that may include equipment for running and local mountain outfitters. Although price may be similar between retailers (unless they are having a sale, which they often do), snowshoe brands will differ. If you really want a nice selection of shoes to purchase from a retailer, visit Backcountry.com: Click here. Backcountry.com is the place to buy not only snowshoes but accessories as well. They also have great prices on certain brands, models and snowshoe starter kits. eBay is another great place to purchase snowshoes for a reasonable price. If you decide to purchase from eBay, be on the lookout for used snowshoes (you won’t be able to inspect them before you buy). Don’t forget Craigslist! Your local Craigslist site c
