I just ordered some snowshoes off this site for my old lady. Use coupon code MODBF2010 to receive 20% off.

http://www.modells.com/family/index.jsp?s=D-StorePrice-MOD&categoryId=2625762&cp=3201691.3202317.3202811.2629183

Good luck!

KristoriaBlack wrote:And on the topic of things to buy: what's a good (i.e. accurate) altimeter?

Depends on how expensive you're willing to go. I use a Highgear wristwatch (not sure of the exact model) - got it for around $120 on sale at Amazon and it's worked very well in the Sierras.