We just go our new ski poles in. We have been working on these for the last year as many of our users still prefer to use two poles rather then our single poles (Tiaks) for skiing the Hoks. Our view is that two poles work great for cruising around on low angle terrain and […]
Saturday February 18th from 10AM to 3PM on Boulder Pass Altai Skis Backcountry Ski and Hok Festival 2023 Events and Activities Saturday, February 18th from 10am to 3pm – 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 […]
Many of you 3pin users may have wondered what those 3 sets of holes were in the base of the heel pieces. Well, our new climbing wire is done and just happens to fit in those holes…..We finished the wire design late last season and did our initial testing in the spring and early […]
When Francois and I created Altai Skis, our main goal was to make accessible and affordable skis that worked well in the winter backcountry areas that lie close to where many of us live. We call this backyard backcountry. Maybe its not as glamorous as the terrain and skiing found in the ski movies of the […]
I have become so enamored of skishoeing with the Hoks and a single pole that we will sell them this year on the website. A few of us have been out scouting and cutting this summer already (see pics) and are getting quite the stockpile. Lodgepole pine is the wood of choice, very strong and […]
I just sent out the most recent update on the Hoks. A few are shipping now and more are on their way here. Hok Update
Here are the latest videos from Altai Skis.
A gallery: July 1st Sherman Ski 2011-07-07 01:59 PM (more…)
I have been working on some basic videos of the Hoks in action. They are posted here but you can see all related on our youtube channel. You can click on the little youtube icon at the bottom of the page and you can subscribe or bookmark it if you like. Also one of our […]
Here is a link to Dave’s solo traverse on memorial day weekend. http://tinyurl.com/4xtco9w