Sore from hitting the slopes? Slow down with a pair of snowshoes and hit the backcountry for some breath taking views and trails inaccessible on your board.

The Crescent Moon Snowshoe Gold Series (www.crescentmoonsnowshoes.com ) makes snowshoeing easier and more natural than traditionally shaped snowshoes. The snowshoes feature a “foot glove” binding, multi-colored highly protective powder coated frame with a unique “tear-drop” shape, toe claw, and a lightweight, abrasive resistant decking that contains NO PVC (polyvinyl chloride).

Top Picks:

•Gold Series 9 – Best for hiking and recreation, this shoe features highly adjustable bindings – “cam-locking buckles” – and lighter decking material to allow hikers up to 190 lbs. to experience maximum maneuverability and floatation. Weight: 3 lbs., 14oz.

•Gold Series 10 – Features extra traversing claws for greater grip – hardened stainless steel crampons provide deeper biting action – making it the best snowshoe for the backcountry. Recommended for snowshoers and their gear up to 225 lbs. Weight: 4 lbs., 6 oz.

•The Women’s Gold 13 All Around – Designed specifically for a woman’s smaller, narrower stride and utilizes the exaggerated teardrop shape to make hiking much easier than with any other. Weight: 3 lbs., 8 oz.

•The Women’s Gold 15 Backcountry – Larger platform than the Gold 13, it provides great floatation without loss of maneuverability. Weight: 4 lbs., 2 oz.

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