Frame shaped like a racquet for walking on the soft white flakes (8)

I believe the answer is:

snowshoe

(Other definitions for snowshoe that I've seen before include "Boot worn on a cold surface" , "Polar footwear" , "Aid to Arctic walking" , "Winter walking attachment" , "Arctic footwear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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