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02/12/2013 05:41PM
I am from MSP and will be heading up to the BWCA in a couple of weeks, preferably in the Western Part of the BWCA.
I am looking to do a 2-3 day ski tour with my Hoks 145s.
A loop would be nice, perhaps 15-20 miles/day. Portages are fine too.
Any suggestions on the location? Thank you.
I am looking to do a 2-3 day ski tour with my Hoks 145s.
A loop would be nice, perhaps 15-20 miles/day. Portages are fine too.
Any suggestions on the location? Thank you.
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02/14/2013 10:52PM
with that time frame and estimated miles per day i would make a trip up to curtain falls. i have never been there in the winter. i have never seen these skis, looks like a good idea. let us know how they work for you. in my experience 15-20 miles a day may be a bit optimistic, but much depends on your style of tripping.
02/15/2013 12:19PM
Thank you for your kind suggestion. I will check it out in my book and maps.
Hoks are not really skis, but something similar to gliding snowshoes.
Take a flexible junior-sized "big fat" powder ski with 110 mm underfoot and attach a piece of climbing skin to the bottom. Lots of flotation with good glide, but too flexible to ski downhill.
I will travel with a light kit used for winter ultras (Arrowhead and Tuscobia) so that those miles are no big deal.
Thanks again.
Hoks are not really skis, but something similar to gliding snowshoes.
Take a flexible junior-sized "big fat" powder ski with 110 mm underfoot and attach a piece of climbing skin to the bottom. Lots of flotation with good glide, but too flexible to ski downhill.
I will travel with a light kit used for winter ultras (Arrowhead and Tuscobia) so that those miles are no big deal.
Thanks again.
02/15/2013 01:28PM
http://bedrockandparadox.com/2012/03/17/145-altai-hok-review/
http://www.altaiskis.com/blog/
My recent observations regarding my Hoks are found on:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=71564
http://www.altaiskis.com/blog/
My recent observations regarding my Hoks are found on:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=71564
02/15/2013 01:29PM
quote Sobi: "can you send a photo or a link to these floating skishoes?!"
The Hok by Altai Skis
See also Marquette Backcountry ski
02/18/2013 09:20AM
I used the Hoks on my first winter weekend solo last year. Great ski/snowshoe combo. I only sunk 1/4" on 15" of snow. Also liked that I could do mixed terrain and get into areas that I couldn't do with nordic skis.
02/18/2013 05:13PM
Yes, I have been at the AHU and Tuscobia four times each.
Mostly on foot, but also on skis and bike.
Unfortunately, I missed the fun at the 2013 AHU.
Seems like the Hoks would be the "secret weapon" this year for all but the fastest bikers. From now on, I will pack them in my vehicle just in case a foot of heavy wet snow is dumped during the race.
How about yourself?
Mostly on foot, but also on skis and bike.
Unfortunately, I missed the fun at the 2013 AHU.
Seems like the Hoks would be the "secret weapon" this year for all but the fastest bikers. From now on, I will pack them in my vehicle just in case a foot of heavy wet snow is dumped during the race.
How about yourself?
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