Snowshoes

Antique snowshoes
In excellent condition, these traditional Ojibwe-style wooden snowshoes exemplify both craftsmanship and performance. Their distinctive shape provides outstanding flotation in open forests and deep snow fields. The narrow, upturned nose and long, tapered tail offer excellent glide on hard-packed snow, particularly when traveling downhill. Quiet and...
These well used pair of "Bear Paw" vintage snowshoes were made by a Mme. Abel Pelletier et fils, in St. Aubert Que. All the webbing is intact as well as the leather bindings which need a bit of cleaning. The use of bear paw snowshoes like these can be traced back to eastern and northern Canadian Indian people. The Bear Paw model is the second most...
These rare and historically significant snowshoes were discovered in Calumet, Quebec, and were specially crafted for navigating the unique terrain surrounding sugar shacks (cabanes à sucre) during the spring. At that time of year, the soft, sticky snow would cling to the traditional babiche (rawhide) webbing used in standard snowshoes. To overcome this,...
These vintage Canadian modified "Bear Paw" style snowshoes are in great condition (Look almost new!). They have a wonderful patina with all the webbing in place with complete leather bindings.
CHF 295
These traditional Cree snowshoes were found in the first nations reserve of "Atikamekw of Manawan" in Quebec & are in fair condition considering their age. Some of the rawhide webbing has been repaired with cotton rope. Rather than using leather bindings, the Cree snowshoes consisted of using cloth rope straps (no longer attached) which were often...
CHF 145
These 1940's snowshoes were once used by the Swiss Military Mountain Troops. They are in exellent condition and a very rare find. These antique snowshoes would look just great decorating your home or chalet with!
These classic Pickerel-style snowshoes—also known as Alaskan, Yukon, Trail, or Cross Country—are in excellent condition. The rawhide webbing is fully intact, and the leather bindings are in great shape, showing minimal signs of wear. Measuring an impressive 151 cm in length, their long, narrow design makes them ideal for wide-open terrain, deep powder,...
CHF 325
These extremely rare children Cree snowshoes were found in the first nations reserve of "Atikamekw of Manawan" in Quebec & are in very good condition considering their age. Rather than using leather bindings, the Cree snowshoes consisted of using cloth rope straps which amazingly, are still intact on this pair. Those red bits are the remains of...
CHF 160
This pair of 1940s antique Canadian snowshoes features the classic bear claw–shaped wooden frame with rope webbing and canvas bindings. These rugged snowshoes were used by the Canadian First Special Service Force (FSSF) — the famed joint Canadian–American commando unit active during World War II. Their design closely resembles the French “Hiverna”...
CHF 285
These vintage Canadian "Huron" style snowshoes are in very good condition. The rawhide webbing is intact and the leather bindings are complete. An ideal decorative piece for your wall. 
Bastien Brothers brand snowshoes. Handmade in Canada. This set of snowshoes is in really good condition - notice the tightly woven rawhide.  Original leather bindings are still supple enough to be used. Leather bindings were a major upgrade from a simple cloth rope tie, which constituted the foot attachments on the earliest snowshoes.  
These vintage Canadian “Huron”-style snowshoes, handcrafted in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, are in excellent condition with clean wooden frames and intact rawhide webbing. Their elegant, traditional design reflects the classic craftsmanship of Quebec’s snowshoe makers.
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Vintage French Snowshoes

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CHF 170
This remarkable pair of 1940s antique snowshoes features a distinctive bear claw–shaped wooden frame with rope webbing and canvas-and-cotton rope bindings. They are believed to be among the earliest models of “Hiverna” snowshoes, manufactured in France, and were reportedly used by the French Alpine troops during the mid-20th century. Originally fitted...
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Antique "OJIBWE"" Snowshoes

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CHF 385
These rustic circa 1950's Ojibwe snowshoes were found  in the Laurentians, Quebec and are in amazing  condition for their age.  "Natural" webbing for deep snow & wide open spaces.  The pointed tips cut through snow & are mainly used for rolling terrain and brush.  The tail acts to provide a forward "kick" motion, lessening fatigue.  A beautiful...
A pair of handmade Bastien Brothers snowshoes from Huron Quebec. The "Huron" snowshoes feature ash wood frames with hand woven animal webbing and leather harnesses. The babiche weaving is in incredibly good condition. Their design suggests recreational use with heavy loads. These are durable wooden frames and the rawhide is strong - these snowshoes were...
These vintage Canadian modified "Bear Paw" style snowshoes are in great condition (Look almost new!). They have a wonderful patina with all the webbing in place with complete leather bindings.
CHF 240
These vintage Canadian Children "Huron" style snowshoes are in good condition. The rawhide webbing is intact and the leather bindings are complete. An ideal decorative piece for your wall. 
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Antique "HURON" Snowshoes

40CA-026
CHF 260
These vintage Canadian "Huron" style snowshoes are in very good condition for their age. The rawhide webbing is intact and the leather toe bindings were replaced at some point in time but one heel strap is missing. An ideal decorative piece for your wall. 
A great looking pair of "Bear Paw" vintage snowshoes from Canada. Thick raw hide lacing and hand-hewn white ash frames with black leather bindings add to the decor value. The use of bear paw snowshoes like these can be traced back to eastern and northern Canadian Indian people. Bear paw snowshoes provided silent and efficient movement for hunting and...
CHF 270
A great looking pair of "Bear Paw" vintage snowshoes from Canada. Thick raw hide lacing and hand-hewn white ash frames with light leather bindings add to the decor value. The use of bear paw snowshoes like these can be traced back to eastern and northern Canadian Indian people. Bear paw snowshoes provided silent and efficient movement for hunting and...
These vintage Canadian "Huron" style snowshoes are very old but in good condition. The rawhide webbing is intact and the leather bindings went missing a long time ago. An ideal decorative piece for your wall. 
CHF 285
These vintage Canadian "Huron" style snowshoes are in very good condition. The rawhide webbing is intact, and the leather bindings are complete. This snowshoe shape is the most popular in design, very large and it was most likely designed for deeper snow and a heavy user.   An ideal decorative piece for your wall. 
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Circa 1960's. Excellent condition (almost new).  White Ash with thick leather rawhide lacing.  "Natural" webbing, Suitable for deep snow, wide open spaces.  Pointed tips, upturned toe. Pointed tips cut through snow & mainly used for rolling terrain and brush.  Tail acts to provide forward "kick" motion, lessening fatigue.  A great pair for ski chalet...
These vintage Canadian “Huron”-style snowshoes, handcrafted in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, are in excellent condition with clean wooden frames and intact rawhide webbing. Their elegant, traditional design reflects the classic craftsmanship of Quebec’s snowshoe makers.
Vintage Canadian Snowshoes / Raquettes a neige Vintage / Vintage Schneeschuhe
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    These traditional Cree snowshoes were found in the first nations reserve of "Atikamekw of Manawan" in Quebec & are in fair condition considering their age.  The Cree snowshoes consisted of using cloth rope straps which were often replaced &/or upgraded to leather straps due to the elements.
    Antique Child Huron Snowshoes Antique Child Huron Snowshoes 2
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      These 1960's vintage Canadian Child "Huron" style snowshoes are in excellent condition. The rawhide webbing is intact and the leather bindings are in very good condition & complete. A beautiful decorative pair of snowshoes to decorate your chalet, home or mountain cabin. 
      SOLD - 1920's Native Canadian Snowshoes SOLD - 1920's Native Canadian Snowshoes 2
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      An attractive and outstanding pair of Native Canadian Snowshoes. These were made by the "Indians of New Brunswick", specifically  made by Maliseet (Malisit), First Nation, using a sturdy frame of wood, often ash or birch, with a netting of caribou or other animal rawhide or gut. These traditional snowshoes were designed with varying shapes, such as the...
      Antique "HURON" Snowshoes Antique "HURON" Snowshoes 2
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        Even though the heel straps are misssing the adjustment buckles (an easy fix), these very nice looking vintage Canadian "Huron" style snowshoes are in very good condition. The rawhide webbing is clean & intact  An ideal decorative item for your chalet or home wall. 
        Antique Children "FABER" Huron Snowshoes Antique Children "FABER" Huron Snowshoes 2
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          These 1960's vintage Canadian Child "Huron" style snowshoes are in excellent condition & were made by the Faber Company in Loretteville, Quebec. The rawhide webbing is intact and the leather bindings are in very good condition & complete. An ideal decorative piece for your wall. 
          Vintage Canadian BEAR PAW Snowshoes Vintage Canadian BEAR PAW Snowshoes 2
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            These are a very fine-looking pair of "Bear Paw" vintage snowshoes from Canada.  Minor repairs were done on one corner of the sinew string. The use of bear paw snowshoes like these can be traced back to eastern and northern Canadian Indian people. Bear paw snowshoes provided silent and efficient movement for hunting and long-distance hiking in deep snow...
            Vintage Canadian Snowshoes / Raquettes a neige Vintage / Vintage Schneeschuhe
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              Vintage "HURON" Snowshoes

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              These vintage Canadian "Huron" style snowshoes are clean & in great condition. The rawhide webbing is intact. A fine looking pair to display on the wall of your home or chalet.
              Antique handmade Indian Snowshoes Antique handmade Indian Snowshoes 2
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                Originally these snowshoe "planks" were made by the indians from Little Whale River in Quebec, Canada. The first ones made were from 1894 and were called "Papatshitakusham" snowshoes made from two flat spruce planks. They were mostly used in Spring for travelling over soft, slushy snow. The other regular netted snowshoes became clogged with slush,...
                Antique Child "GROS LOUIS" Huron Snowshoes Antique Child "GROS LOUIS" Huron Snowshoes 2
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                  These 1960's vintage Canadian Child "Huron" style snowshoes are in excellent condition & were manufactured by Gros-Louis, maker of snowshoes since 1959 in the Huron-Wendat nation, Quebec. The rawhide webbing is intact, and the leather bindings are in very good condition & complete. An ideal decorative piece which would look terrific on your chalet...
                  Vintage Canadian Snowshoes / Raquettes a neige Vintage / Vintage Schneeschuhe Vintage Canadian Snowshoes / Raquettes a neige Vintage / Vintage Schneeschuhe 2
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                    These are very good looking & long vintage "Alaskan" snowshoes from the Huron-Wendat reserve in Quebec, Canada.  Similar to a large Ojibwa snowshoe in general shape and function, the Alaskan's upturned toe, large surface area, and sleek profile excel at covering open trail distances through any depth of snow. These are excellent snowshoe for large...
                    BEAR PAW/HURON Antique Snowshoes
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                      This is a very good looking pair of combined "Bear Paw/Huron" style vintage snowshoes from Canada.  Minor repairs were done on the leather straps to keep them functional and the raw hide is complete. If you are looking for a fine pair of antique snowshoes to enhance your chalet decoration, these are definitely for you!
                      1930's Native American Snowshoes 1930's Native American Snowshoes 2
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                        An attractive and outstanding pair of Native American Indian Snowshoes in the classic teardrop shape and beautiful tight weaving. The leather bindings are in excellent condition, original & complete. They have tribal tassels/poms (3 are missing on one tip). No identifying maker stamps or labels. A rare survival of fine workmanship in original...
                        Antique Canadian "Pickerel" snowshoes
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                          These vintage Canadian "Pickerel" style snowshoes are in very good condition. The rawhide webbing is intact and the leather bindings are in very good condition. The heel straps are not provided nevertheless, these antique snowshoes would still be an ideal decorative piece for your wall at your chalet or home.
                          Vintage Canadian Snowshoes / Raquettes a neige Vintage / Vintage Schneeschuhe
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                            These vintage Canadian "Huron" style snowshoes are in very good condition. The rawhide webbing is intact and the leather bindings are complete. An ideal decorative piece for your wall. 
                            Vintage Canadian Snowshoes / Raquettes a neige Vintage / Vintage Schneeschuhe
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                              A pair of handmade Bastien Brothers "Big Chief" of Huron Quebec snowshoes. The teardrop shape snowshoes feature ash wood frames with hand woven animal webbing and leather harnesses. The Huron traditional wood snowshoe is great for hunting, trapping, and long hikes in open forests and fields. Very quiet and easy to maneuver, its design provides great...

                              Our antique snowshoes come from North America. These amazing handcrafted snowshoes were made from seasoned ash, oak or maple wood ~ hand woven with rawhide and most of them still have their original leather bindings. They are all in very good shape considering their age and could still be used out on the snow or to hang on the wall.

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