Seattle, Wash. (February 20, 2024) – Today, Mountain Safety Research (MSR) announces the launch of new ParadigmTM bindings on their Explore Series snowshoes, as well as new colorways, available Fall of 2024. The Explore Series snowshoes are designed for intermediate to advanced-level snowshoers exploring intermediate to technical, variable terrain, in addition to beginner snowshoers who want to invest in shoes that they can grow into over time.
MSR’s Explore snowshoes are designed for hiking on and off trails while providing comfort and ease of use on extended trips. Three adjustment points and toe stop make getting a perfect, custom fit simple, even with gloves on. The stretch mesh and two front buckles provide a secure grip on steeper slopes and while side-hilling.
The stretch mesh is a similar mesh security system as found on MSR’s Ascent Series snowshoes with Paragon bindings, which were introduced in the Fall of 2019, as well as MSR’s Trail Series snowshoes with Paraglide bindings, introduced Fall of 2022. As with all of MSR’s products, these are built in the USA and in Ireland at Cascade Designs’ Reno, Nev. and Cork, Ireland factories with high-quality, performance, durable materials to enhance user confidence.
Below is the breakdown of each of these eleven snowshoe models and their product specifications. All of the below capacities can be increased with the purchase of Tails, a unique-to-MSR feature that adds 6 inches for increased floatation.
Lighting Explore Snowshoes | MSRP: $340 USD
Lightweight, comfortable security
- Women’s Lightning Explore 22”, colorway: Drift
- Women’s Lightning Explore 25”, colorway: Drift
- Men’s Lightning Explore 22”, pair weighs 3 lb 9 oz, and holds up to 180 lb, colorway: Moss
- Men’s Lightning Explore 25”, pair weighs 3 lb 13 oz, and holds up to 220 lb, colorway: Moss
- Men’s Lightning Explore 30”, pair weighs 4 lb 5 oz, and holds up to 280 lb, colorway: Moss
Revo Explore Snowshoes | MSRP: $270 USD
On-off ease and durability
- Women’s Revo Explore 22”, pair weighs 3 lb 9 oz, and holds up to 180 lb, colorway: Elemental Blue
- Women’s Revo Explore 25”, pair weighs 3 lb 14 oz, and holds up to 210 lb, colorway: Elemental Blue
- Men’s Revo Explore 22”, pair weighs 3 lb 13 oz, and holds up to 180 lb, colorway: Blaze Orange
- Men’s Revo Explore 25”, pair weighs 4 lb 2 oz, and holds up to 220 lb, colorway: Blaze Orange
Evo Explore Snowshoes | MSRP: $220 USD
Ultimate durability and security
- Women’s Evo 22”, pair weighs 3 lb 12 oz, holds up to 180 lb, colorway: Bone
- Men’s Evo 22”, pair weighs 3 lb 12 oz, holds up to 180 lb, colorway: Charcoal
All three models of MSR’s Explore Series of snowshoes will receive these new Paradigm bindings, as well as new colorways starting September 1, 2024. To learn more about MSR, please visit msrgear.com.
About Mountain Safety Research
Seattle-based MSR has been engineering standard-setting high-performance outdoor equipment since 1969. A commitment to quality manufacturing and innovation ensures customers are outfitted with the finest, most reliable gear available for outdoor adventures. MSR product lines include: stoves, fuel, cookware, water treatment and hydration systems, shelters, snowshoes, snow tools, and backcountry poles. The majority of MSR products are made in the company’s Reno, U.S.A. and Cork, Ireland manufacturing facilities. For more information, visit www.msrgear.com.
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