You plus your pack weight

And most of the
snow you encounter is:

Snowshoe size

under 150 lbs.

deep, dry, powdery

8 x 25 in.

under 150 lbs.

dense, wet, and compacted

8 x 25 in.

150 to 175 lbs.

deep, dry, powdery

9 x 30 in.

150 to 175 lbs.

dense, wet, and compacted

8 x 25 in.

175 to 200 lbs.

deep, dry, powdery

10 x 36 in.

175 to 200 lbs.

dense, wet, and compacted

9 x 30 in.

Over 200 lbs.

deep, dry, powdery

10 x 36 in.

Over 200 lbs.

dense, wet, and compacted

10 x 36 in.