Cover photo by Nils Larsen Courtesy of Altai Skis
Situated at the foot of the Kettle Range mountains near the Canadian border, 30 minutes northeast from Republic, Wash., Altai Skis sponsors this annual gathering of ski touring enthusiasts in Ferry County. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, Feb. 8. Altai Skis sells backcountry skis that are inspired by the origins of skiing in the Altai Mountains of China, where they’ve been used as a tool for backcountry travel and hunting for millennia.
This festival that takes place at Boulder Pass in the Kettle Range mountains is a chance to try some of Altai’s gear on some relatively mellow backcountry slopes. Festival demos will include the Hok from Altai Skis, which is popular with snowshoers and skiers looking to tour around any size hills or mountains. The event also typically includes group ski tours, where you get the chance to explore the ski terrain and meet other backcountry skiers. Check for details and any schedule changes due to snow and weather conditions at Altaiskis.com. (OTO)
