If youre located in the mountains and youre snowshoeing up long, sustained climbs, a heel lift might be exactly what the doctor ordered. Whatis a heel lift?Its an optional feature for your snowshoes, which adds 2 inches of platform under your heel and makes climbing more efficient, comfortable (by reducing the strain on your calf muscles), and improves traction. Who needs a heel lift?If youre located in the mountains, and youre snowshoeing up long, sustained climbs, a heel lift might be exactly what the doctor ordered. If youre spending most of your time on flatter or rolling terrain, you probably dont need the heel lift.
