Vintage Canadian Snowshoes hockey skate museum The pointed tip styling was

The pointed tip styling was prevalent in the 1920s and 30s

I have also seen old photos of gold rush snowshoes fashioned by trappers and miners doing what they could to work their claim

A wonderful photo of El Capitan

WI from the early 20th century

Vintage Canadian Snowshoes hockey skate museum The pointed tip styling wasVintage Canadian Snowshoes c. 1940's, 20th century Wood, Rawhide, Leather, Metal (nails) 42"l x 14"w Vintage Winter A pair of wood snowshoes found in Quebec, Canada. Rawhide lacing and steam bent white ash frames are in excellent condition and combine to make a workhorse snowshoe that could still be used today. The original dark leather bindings are still intact and add to the good look of this unique pair of snowshoes. Canadian snowshoe club.