Women's Elite 25" Ultralight Snowshoes
Our best-selling women's snowshoe, and one of the lightest you can buy: about 2.5 lb a pair. The one-pull Spin Dial goes on and off in seconds, even with gloves on. Made in Englewood, CO with a limited lifetime warranty.
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Warranty
Warranty
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Description
Description
Light snowshoes change the whole day. At about 2.5 lb a pair, the Women's Elite weighs around half what most 25" all-terrain snowshoes do, so you go farther and finish with fresh legs. It's built for women on a narrower 8" frame, which gives you a natural stride without the frames knocking together. That's why it's been our best-selling women's snowshoe year after year. It's made for hiking, and it's light enough to race in.
Highlights
- 2.5 lb a pair (Glide traction), 2.8 lb with Summit traction
- Women's fit: 8" x 25" frame and a small binding for women's 5–7.5 or regular binding for women's 8 - 13
- One-pull Spin Dial binding: turn to tighten, pull the tab to release, even with gloves on. EVA-foam lining, no heel strap to adjust.
- For women up to 180 lb with gear
- Hand-built in Englewood, Colorado from American parts, with a limited lifetime warranty
Find your fit
| Choose | If you… |
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| Small binding | wear women's boot size 5–7.5 |
| Regular binding | wear women's boot size 8–13 |
| Glide traction (2.5 lb) | hike groomed trails or flat to rolling terrain. Great for the Midwest and most trails in the West and Northeast. Duraluminum crampons (10-point rear, 9-point front) with ice guards. No heel lift for weight savings. |
| Summit traction (2.8 lb) | climb steep or icy trails in the mountains. Adds a stainless steel rear crampon, a heel lift that saves your calves on climbs, and 4 stainless steel traversing claws for crossing slopes. |
Size by your weight with winter gear: the Women's Elite carries up to 180 lb. Over that, or hiking mostly in deep powder? Choose the unisex 30" Backcountry (180–225 lb). See all women's snowshoes.
Is the Women's Elite right for you?
- Yes if you want the lightest women's snowshoe for day hikes, trails, backcountry exploring or the occasional race and you weigh up to 180 lb with gear.
- Want to spend less? The unisex Quicksilver 25 is our value pick. The Elite is a step up: a lighter 7075-T6 aluminum frame, a lighter (equally strong) grade of COOLTHANE® decking, powder-coated colors and 38 more compact deck clips that save more weight.
- Mostly running? Look at the 20" Race, under 1 lb per snowshoe.
Specifications
Specifications
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Dimensions (Standard)25 in x 8 in
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Dimensions (Metric)63.5 cm x 20.3 cm
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Glide Traction Weight (pair)
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Summit Traction Weight (pair)
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GenderWomen
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Footwear Sizing
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User Weight LbsUp to 180 lbs
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Frame Material7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy
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Country of Origin
CHOOSE YOUR TRACTION SYSTEM
Choose the featherweight Glide system for flat to rolling terrain or the Summit system for added traction and an integrated heel lift for steep ascents.
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Choose the featherweight Glide system for flat to rolling terrain and maximum weight savings.
- Rear 10-point and Front 9-Point Duraluminum Crampons with ice guards
- Great for the Midwest or flat to rolling terrain in the West and Northeast.
- Ultralight heel pad (for weight savings)
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Choose the Summit traction system for more bite and an integrated heel lift for steep ascents.
- Rear Stainless Steel and Front 9-Point Duraluminum Crampon with ice guards
- Great for more aggressive terrain in the West and Northeast
- Integrated Heel Lift relieves calf strain during ascents and descents
HOW LIGHT ARE LITES?
It's hard to understand how lightweight Northern Lites are until you hold them yourself. So, we've compiled a list.
TECHNOLOGY
We've combined ultralight and durable over the last 30+ years. Explore some of our technology that makes this possible.
ONE-PULL SPIN DIAL
Similar to a BOA System, turn the Spin Dial by Northwave to cinch in the abrasion-resistant cable. No separate heel-strap adjustments needed.
COOLTHANE DECKING
Used for inflatable Navy boats, the polyurethane coated nylon webbing is ultralight and durable with a smooth texture minimizing snow drag.
7075-T6 ALUMINUM
The lightest and strongest aluminum you’ll find on snowshoes. Other snowshoes use 6000 series aluminum which is ~2X heavier and fragile.
360° TRACTION CLIPS
Underside traction wings on the deck clips add 360 degree traction around the perimeter of the snowshoe.
EZ HEEL LIFT
(Summit Traction Only) Reduces calf fatigue and Achilles tendon strain and can be pulled up and down with ease as-needed.
SS TRAVERSING CLAWS
(Summit Traction Only) Four stainless-steel traversing claws aid in side-hilling on uneven terrain.
40% AVERAGE WEIGHT SAVINGS
Average weight savings of 40% for incredible ultralight snowshoeing.
One-Pull Spin Dial Binding
Lightweight, Comfortable & Speedy
The Northwave Spin Dial secures the whole binding - no heel strap adjustments needed.
Tighten or loosen the oversized snow-dial with gloves or mittens on.
EVA-foam lining spreads pressure eliminating pain points. Abrasion-resistant cord stays put.
- Regular size fits W8-W13
- Small size fits W5 - W7.5
ULTRALIGHT HIKING USER WEIGHTS
ULTRALIGHT HIKING COLLECTION
Explore the full lineup of ultralight hiking snowshoes
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| Gender | Unisex
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| Dimensions | 25",
30",
33"
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| Load Range | 180 - 275+ lbs
| Up to 180 lbs
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| 225 - 275+ lbs
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