Vintage Chouinard Climbing Piton Hammer Miner Snowshoes and just a simple leather

and just a simple leather loop at the top

skating on the Connecticut River and a skating pond he built in the park

This style is the "advanced technology of the day"

76”l x 3"w x 3"h

A unique utilitarian design allowed the user to not only walk on snow but glissade for increased speed and agility in combat

Vintage Chouinard Climbing Piton Hammer Miner Snowshoes and just a simple leatherVintage Wood Chouinard Climbing Piton Hammer metal, wood, leather 11 1 2l x 4 1 2w Vintage Winter A wonderfully preserved wooden handle piton hammer by Chouinard. Perfect condition, beautiful patina and still usable. Made in USA. Climbing in Alaska The Yukon Gold Trail.