What's the purpose of snowshoes?

Snowshoes are specialized footwear designed to help people walk on top of deep snow without sinking. They work by spreading the weight of the person over a larger surface area, which prevents them from sinking deep into the snow.

The purpose of snowshoes is to provide better mobility and traction in snowy and mountainous terrain. They enable individuals to move more easily across deep snow, making it possible to hike, walk, or run in areas where the snow depth would otherwise hinder movement.

By distributing the weight across a larger area, snowshoes allow the wearer to float on top of the snow rather than sinking into it, making it easier to traverse snowy landscapes, explore remote areas, engage in winter sports like snowshoeing, and access areas that would otherwise be challenging to reach on foot during the winter months.