Well - I don't have a taboggan (never did) but I really enjoy snowshoeing, and have 4 pairs. - Everything from old traditional wood-frame shoes to VERY modern Army Surplus military aluminum-frame shoes, by far the easiest & best bindings. - I share his outlook on that being the best time of the year - can't beat it. You can dress for cold, but high heat is another story. - I never realized the Algonquin made toboggans - but is does make sense.