Snowshoes

Gear up for winter fun with our snowshoe collection at the John M. Harper Branch, featuring three sizes to suit your needs.

woman hiking with snow shoes in deep powder snow
Flat lay of a pair of snowshoes and walking poles

Borrowing Snowshoes

How to Borrow

  • Snowshoes are available at the John M. Harper Branch during winter months
  • Snowshoes are available on a first come, first served basis (no holds)
  • Snowshoes can be borrowed for three (3) days using an adult library card
  • Snowshoes come with walking poles

How to Return

  • Snowshoes must be returned to the John M. Harper Branch only
  • Return snowshoes directly to staff during library hours
  • Snowshoes may not be returned through a returns slot
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Sizing Chart

We offer three sizes of snowshoes, each uniquely color-coded for easy identification.

COMING SOON! Sizes for children and toddlers.

SizeDimensionsWeight Range
Small (orange)20.3 cm × 53.3 cm
(8 in. × 21 in.)
up to 68 kgs (150 lbs.)
Medium (red)20.3 cm × 66 cm
(8 in. × 26 in.)
up to 90.7 kgs (200 lbs.)
Large (blue)22.9 cm × 74 cm
(9 in. × 29 in.)
up to 113.4 kgs (250 lbs.)

Learn How to Snowshoe

Strap in and step out—here’s your quick guide to mastering the basics of snowshoeing!

Have a question about borrowing
snowshoes?

Our staff are happy to help answer any questions you might have about our Cool Things to Borrow collections and library services.