Altai Skis Backcountry Ski and Hok Festival 2025 Saturday, February 8th 10AM to 3 PM Events and Activities – Demos of Altai Skis Hoks with universal pivot bindings (will fit any flexible soled shoe) as well as Hoks with 3 pin bindings, some 3 pin boots available. Demos also on the Altai Kom skis and the new Tao ski with 3 pin and 3 pin cable binding.  We also will have demos of our kids ski (the Balla Hok) with the kids binding. – Bring your own skis or snowshoes as demos are generally not available to use for the whole day. There will be clinics, tips, and tours throughout the day. – Learn how to better use the Hoks, both uphill and downhill. – Learn the many uses of the Tiak (single pole) – There will be some short Tours of the area for all levels of skiers. – Bring your own food for the day, there will be some fire pits going in the main area to the north of the pass. – There will be a raffle drawing for al those attending so make sure you sign up when you get there All ages and abilities are welcome Boulder Pass is a Washington State Sno-Park so a Sno-Park pass is required to park at the pass. We will have discounted day passes as well as season passes available there for all who sign up. PLACES TO STAY IN FERRY COUNTY Airbnb in the Ferry County area    Ferry County Lodging Page Travel Routes to get here. Main routes from the west (Seattle, etc) are up Hwy 97 to Tonasket then Hwy 20 east.  From the east (Spokane, etc) travel northwest on Hwy 395 all the way to Boulder Creek Rd. From Canada travel to crossings: from the west- Osoyoos (24 hours), Midway (9am-5pm), Grand Forks (8am-8pm). From the east Laurie (8am-12am).  Curlew to Boulder Pass – 15 minutes  Colville to Boulder Pass – 50-55 Minutes Kettle Falls to Boulder Pass – 40-45 Minutes  Republic to Boulder Pass -35-40 minutes  Wenatchee to Boulder Pass – 3.5 hours  Orville to Boulder Pass – 1 hour 35 minutes Spokane to Boulder Pass – 2 hours and 20-30 minutes  Grand Forks BC to Boulder Pass – 35 minutes – Border is open 8 AM to 8PM, you need a passport or an enhanced drivers license.  Other places to check out for skiing (Sherman Pass ). . Making a fresh trail on Boulder Down the hill! Touring Deep in the burned forest Tracks through Boulder Pass area Evening tour Heading down Hoks for Kids End of the day Old Tracks Up track