Altai Skis Backcountry Ski and Hok Festival 2024 Saturday, February 24th 10AM to 3 PM Looking North at Boulder Pass Details to follow soon ..read more

We just added 2 new canvas ball cap colors – a maroon (purple) on e and a denim blue one. These have been really popular. Price is $24.75 ..read more

Saturday February 19th from 10AM to 3PM on Boulder Pass Events and Activities Saturday, February 19th 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 boots available. Demos also on the Altai Kom ski with 3 pin and 3 pin cable 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 (s ..read more

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 for those coming from the snowshoe world. If you are a dedicated skier and look at (or for!) hills as something to go down – we recommend the single pole for the Hoks. For more on this check out this article – Tiaks We have worked with a Finnish supplier who has several poles he has developed. This one is a 2 piece (our pre ..read more

Saturday, January 26th Once again we are having our Hok festival at Sitzmark Ski Area in Okanogan County, NE WA. Grab your Hoks or Koms, your tiak (or poles), your (3 pin)boots and come out and enjoy some up down and around in the Okanogan Highlands at Sitzmark. Map of the Highlands with notable points of (skier) interest. Looking North from SItzmark into Canada There will be clinics and pointers for those interested in skiing with the Hoks both up and down the hill, and on how to use a Tiak (single pole), a unique way to ski with the Hoks. We will have some demos there as well for you to try ..read more

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 boots available. Demos also on the Altai Kom ski with 3 pin and 3 pin cable 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 an ..read more

For all you Hoksters, Hokettes, and Hokstars – (and Kōm Skiers too) ! Saturday, January 28th at Sitzmark Ski Area in the Okanogan Highlands of NE Washington 2016 Hok Festival We had such a good time at last years festival that we decided to do a  repeat! SItzmark Ski Area This years Altai Skis event is on Saturday, January 28th and again will be a demo and ski day at Sitzmark Ski Area, the smallest most retro ski area in the state. The area is close to our world headquarters in Curlew, Washington and has been a favorite for many years with its laid back atmosphere and ..read more

Event Schedule and Activities Saturday February 15th -10AM to 3PM Altai Skis will offer demos of our Hok skishoes and Kom Skis. Bindings include universal bindings (any flexible soled boot) and 3 pin (75mm) bindings. We will have some boots at the pass for the 3 pins as well. There will be some tips and mini clinics on using the various skis and bindings. Clinics on uphill and downhill skiing as well as general backcountry touring. The many uses (and secrets) of the Tiak (single pole). Some short tours of the area for different abilities, beginner and up. Bring your own food – potluck if you ..read more

Hoksters Unite!   Saturday, January 20th, 10 AM to 3 PM – Sitzmark Ski Area in the heart of the Okanogan Highlands.   Gather your 3 pin boots out of the closet, collect your friends, and Bring Your Hoks Sitzmark Festival January 2017 The map of skiing in the Highlands area Once again we are inviting all Hok and Kōm skiers to Sitzmark of our 3rd annual ski festival. For those who have not tried our skis,  come join us and  try our backcountry friendly skis. We will have some short lessons and demos on up and down with Hoks as well as the Tiak (single pole) Dubbed ..read more

We have 3 events of note in January, starting with a demo day at 49* North Nordic Center Hoks, XC skis, and Snowshoes   Next up is the Ferry County Rail Trail ski day at the Kiwanis trail head on the north end of Curlew  Lake.   Ferry County Rail Trail Ski Day   and finally , our 2nd Altai Skis Sitzmark Ski Day at Sitzmark Ski Area near Havillah WA on January 28th – more on this later! SItzmark Ski Area   ..read more