Antique Snowshoes - Patented 1903 antiqueracingskates Handmade in Canada the same

Handmade in Canada the same way for many

Austria in 1865

A great photo of Ralph Bietila an Ishpeming Ski Club member with his long jumping skis

Childrens Wooden Skis

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Antique Snowshoes - Patented 1903 antiqueracingskates Handmade in Canada the sameVintage Trapper Maple Sap Collecting Snowshoes c. 1920's 40's, 20th century Wood, Babiche, Metal 39. 5"l x 11"w x 2"h Vintage Winter A wonderful example of the creativity involved in hand making snowshoes. For some reason I have found this particular style of snowshoe associated with the maple sap industry. Perhaps their durable design suited the daily abuse inflicted by maple sap farmers. I have also seen old photos of gold rush snowshoes fashioned