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At Altai Skis, we think backcountry skiing means being able to go where you want to go.

It could be a distant mountain, or out your back door. You can ski on trails, or make your own.
You choose the where and the how.

The Hok
[hawk]

The Hok is our first and most popular ski, inspired by the traditional skis and skiers of the Altai Mountains. Utility, ease of use, continuous travel, simplicity, and fun.

Hoks 125 cm pair with one ski turned over to show the skin on the bottom
integrated skin

The integrated nylon “fur skin” is replaceable and very durable. Our structure alignment process keeps the "fur" flat and improves the overall glide. 

bindings

screws and holes in the HokThe Hoks have built in stainless steel inserts for no-drill mounting, and easy binding changes. The hole pattern fits our universal binding and 3 pins, and all 3 hole tele bindings. Add our custom adapter plate and mount up with Rottefella NNNBC, Xplore, and many other bindings. Inserts for our custom heel pieces allows them to rotate to fit all boot sizes.

construction

All Hoks have a fiberglass reinforced full length wood core for long term durability. A natural fiber top layer adds strength and a unique natural look. Full length steel edges on all Hoks (including the kids version) protect the climbing skin and increase edge hold on firm snow.

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Hoks

Our most popular and versatile ski. The Hoks are easy to use, affordable, and at home wherever you find snow. The integrated climbing skin gives the Hok excellent uphill traction and more controllable downhill glide. Shop Hoks now or click on your ski style below to learn how Hoks can work for you!

Tao

A new ski for 2024-25! The 165 cm Tao has a 100mm waist with an integrated climbing skin perfect for…  Shop Taos

Koms

Our classic backcountry downhill ski with a fishscale base for climbing moderate angles and a shape and flex for downhill skiing and easy backcountry travel.  Shop Koms

Koms love to tele

Koms love to tele

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Koms love to parallel

Koms love to parallel

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Koms love to tour

Koms love to tour

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Skiers of the Altai

The Altai Mountains are dead center in the Eurasian Continent. The earliest written records  of skiing (in Chinese histories) refer to skiers hunting in the Altai. Skiing’s place of origin is still a mystery but the Altai/ Lake Baikal region is considered one of the likely places where skis were first used. Read more >

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