The Iphone 6, Surface Pro 3, Lithium-ion Battery, Xbox One and Bluetooth interface are all amazing 21st century breakthroughs. In an era of technological advancement, the outdoor industry is keeping pace. Engineers within the snow sports industry have been hard at work looking for new innovations to enhance the users experience. Atlas Snow-Shoe Company is a firm believer that better technology enables a better snowshoe experience. With over 19 patents, Atlas has continued the search for a better, lighter, more durable construction. This year, Atlas is proud to announce its hybrid construction.
Hybrid construction is making its debut with the new 2014 backcountry snowshoe, the Atlas Endeavor. Engineered as a lighter more compact design than previous backcountry snowshoes, the Endeavor decking is composed of partly aluminum and mostly composite materials. Shedding weight and mass allows for added maneuverability. Additionally, injection molded composite decking takes excess material and puts it back into the mold to reduce waste and increase molded traction ridges.
With this unique design, the Endeavor is classified as a non-traditional snowshoe. The construction incorporates perimeter traction rails with Spring-Loaded Suspension and the flex of an elliptically formed nose. These three characteristics work in unison allowing the frame to conform naturally to the terrain.
Breakthroughs like hybrid technology have helped to grow the sport of snowshoeing. Measuring up to 21st century standards, Atlas continues to push the limits of what’s achievable with a pair of snowshoes.
-The Atlas Team