How to Maintain and Care for Snowshoes

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One of the greatest attributes of the snowshoe is its ease of maintenance. Just a few steps are needed to help make your snowshoes last for years.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Wipe the snowshoes dry after every use.
Step 2

Check the frame for any broken pieces of wood after every outing. Tape or splint together broken pieces.
Step 3

Re-coat the wood with a layer of clear varnish at the end of the winter season.
Step 4

Store the snowshoes in a cool, dry area during the warmer months.

Step 1

Wipe the snowshoes dry after every use.
Step 2

Check for any rips or cracks in the top layer's decking material. Use nylon adhesive tape or duct tape to mend the decking material.
Step 3

Look at all of the bolts and screws after you've used the snowshoes several times. Tighten these pieces of hardware if any are loose.