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Written by Paws to Trail on 2024-12-22 at 20:14

For those who wonder about our reference to "Hok" skis, they're a model of backcountry ski made by Altai Skis with a permanent skin on the bottom for traction. They're also wider than Nordic skis, which give them more float in ungroomed conditions, which is what we often face.

We have the shorter 125cm models, which may be slower (actually handy on downhills with dogs) but very maneuverable and handle twisty snowshoe trails well. We use the same NNN BC bindings we have on our Nordic skis, so we can use the same boots with either.

With the skins, going uphill on these skis is a BREEZE compared to Nordic skis!

Hoks have been called the "gravel bikes of skis" and the moniker fits them well.

https://us-store.altaiskis.com/product/hok-ski-updated-2016-copy-blank-skis/

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