The Hok is an incredibly versatile ski for most winter conditions. Short, wide and featuring an integrated climbing skin. The fast running base and synthetic climbing skin material strike the perfect balance to keep your downhill speed manageable.

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One pair of handmade skis carries the skier through thick forests, up and down rugged mountains, and across frozen lakes and streams… Being avid backcountry skiers, we have been inspired by the do-it-all nature of the skis used in the Altai Mountains. It is from this that Altai Skis was born.

Jan 20, 2024 · Ultimately, the Altai Hok Ski with Universal Binding redefines winter exploration. Its exceptional performance in deep snow, ease-of-use, and compatibility with various footwear make it an ideal choice for off-piste adventures, casual outings, and backcountry expeditions.

Nov 1, 2018 · Thr Altai Hok looks like a really cool concept for winter backcountry travel. The efficiency of a ski, with the maneuverability of a snowshoe. David Chenault’s review here was very helpful, but I’m wondering how the concept holds up once the novelty has worn off.

The best way I can describe the Altai Hoks is they are a hybrid ski that brilliantly combines maneuverability of a snow shoe with gliding qualities of a cross country ski. It is a short, wide backcountry ski and, importantly, incorporates a skin, mid-section of the base (see pictures below) which grips when going uphill, yet provides minimal ...

These remarkable ski-shoes combine the climbing ability of a snowshoe and the glide of a ski, with an integrated climbing skin for steep slopes and metal edges for control on downhill turns. Binding now hinges for better flexibility and rotation.

Feb 20, 2012 · This winter, I’ve been testing Altai’s Hok model, a stubby wood ski with steel edges and a climbing skin integrated into the base. They cost about $200 and come with two binding options,...