How to Maintain and Care for Snowshoes

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

Things You'll Need

• Warm Clothes
• Clear Varnish
• Duct Tape
• Nylon Adhesive Tape
• Ski Poles
• Snowshoes
• String
• Pocket Knives
• Screwdriver Sets
• Wrenches

Wooden Snowshoes

1. Wipe the snowshoes dry after every use.

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

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

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

Aluminum and Plastic Snowshoes

1. Wipe the snowshoes dry after every use.

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.

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.