TSL Snowshoes eco-friendly production

TSL in both the US and Europe have always taken the eco-friendly approach by keeping production close to their prospective markets. The US market is serviced from Vermont and the European market is serviced from France. TSL on both sides of the Atlantic source as much of their raw materials locally as technology will allow. This approach is 2 fold. One, it reduces transportation and secondly it stimulates the local economy.

70% of all the materials used in producing the Vermont made aluminum snowshoes is sourced in Vermont. All the decking material is made from 100% recycled material.

For the 2009-2010 season, TSL introduce the 325 Nature. 95% of the Nature's components are manufactured on site at the TSL snowshoes facility in Annecy, France. All the plastic components are made using production rejects and composite snowshoes that have reached the end of their product life. The strapping system is made from natural bamboo fibers and even the front badge is made from bio polypropylene (70% biodegradable potato starch).

TSL Snowshoes is committed to producing the highest quality products while using environmentally conscious production processes.

TSL Snowshoes - Success in Providence

The infamous Shaw & Heald sales group had their official debut as TSL sales representatives this week at the New England Ski show in Providence, RI. The weakened economy was not apparent in Shaw & Heald's overflowing trade show booth.

TSL's Vermont made snowshoes were very popular among show guests. The domestically produced and local sourcing aspect of the business was very well received. As jobs in New England are being cut on a daily basis it is nice to support a growing business which is helping create new jobs as well as supporting local suppliers.

TSL Nordic race Snowshoe - The future of snowshoe racing

TSL's patented Nordic Step-in snowshoe race systems is climbing to the top of the podium in races across the globe. The system eliminates the use of cumbersome binding straps by using spring loaded step-in pins on the snowshoes and recessed receptacles on the boot. The options for boots may appear to be slim, however, TSL technology allows us to convert your personal and preferred running footwear to be compatible with the snowshoes.

Snowshoeing - The Benefits

Snowshoeing is not only a great way to enjoy the outdoors, it is a clinically proven activity to work the entire body. How much work depends on you!

You can burn as few as 420 cal/hr by leisurely walking on packed/flat trails to as many as 775 cal/hr by adding some fresh powder and hilly terrain. For those who want to push the limit, try going for a brisk run using the TSL step in running snowshoes and you could burn nearly 900 cal/hr! By comparison, X-C skiing on flat terrain will consume around 600 cal/hr.

Every aspect of snowshoeing will work a different muscle group. For instance breaking trail and climbing will have your quads and hip flexors burning for more. The descents will work the hamstrings. By simply adding poles to your regime you will work the chest, triceps and biceps, not to mention adding stability in variable terrain.

In summary, there are multiple benefits to snowshoeing. Starting with a wallet friendly equipment purchase, to a low impact, highly aerobic activity, you now have a viable alternative for maximum winter conditioning.