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I think one would need actual snow first. With the exception of the October storm, most areas east of the Rockies have received next to nothing so far.
No, you shouldn't need bindings. Your boot just straps into the snowshoe. Make sure you have a good waterproof boot and gaiters. You can buy MSR's online from REI and they'll ship to your house. I don't think that Cabela's sells them and I know that you can't get them at Walmart. I got mine at a local outfitter for $99 on sale. I think they usually run $125 at REI.
Are snowshoes like skis, in the fact you must purchase bindings also, or are they part of the 'system'
As mentioned above, they include the bindings and attach to normal boots. Obviously the boots should fit well, be reasonably sturdy, and appropriate for winter (though boots like hiking boots are preferable to clunky big snow boots, but even snow boots will work for casual show-shoeing as long as they fit). If you need new winter boots anyway...by all means get a boot thats "ideal" for snow shoeing (Merrell Thermo 6 has served me well so far, it has nice ridges to help the snow shoe bindings lock on more securely and has a hard lower that doesn't chafe from the bindings); but it's unnecessary to spend extra money for boots if you already have them...
I think one would need actual snow first. With the exception of the October storm, most areas east of the Rockies have received next to nothing so far.
Let me know if you see enough out there to snowshoe in and I'll plan on spending Christmas in Madison. Last year, I had to go to Colebrook to have a white Christmas.
Two of the six pair of snowshoes I own...all old school. I mostly use mine to pack trails for cross country skiing around my property, so I wouldn't be caught dead in those new style shoes; they're far too small to make a good trail! I've used a pair once, but prefer the old style shoes. Different lengths and widths for different conditions and intentions. I've paid anywhere from $125 for a pair of good, used snowshoes to scoring them for free. Whatever shoes you choose, enjoy them!
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Last year, I had to go to Colebrook to have a white Christmas.
I wasn't meaning my prior post to be sarcastic.
