
Snowskates vs Snowboarding: Which Is More Fun
If you want fun on day one, I’d pick snowskates. If you want more range later, I’d pick snowboarding. Here’s the short version: snowskates are easier to learn, easier to carry, and easier to pack....

Snow Skating on Your Shoes: Snowfeet Explained
Yes - you can skate on snow with gear that straps onto your shoes. Snowfeet are short mini skis, usually 15 to 20 in. long, built for groomed runs, parks, local hills, and packed trails. I’d sum i...

Snowskates for Beginners: A Simple Guide
If you want the easiest way to start sliding on snow, snowskates are one of the best first picks. They’re short, light, and far less intimidating than long skis for many new riders. Here’s the sho...

What Are Snowskates and How Do They Work?
Snowskates are small snow riders that borrow from skateboards, skis, and snowboards. If I had to boil it down fast: binding-free snowskates feel loose and trick-focused, while short ski skates wit...

Backcountry Skiing Without Heavy Touring Gear
You don’t need a full backcountry touring kit for every snow day. If your plan is a short hike, mellow powder, sidecountry laps, or travel-friendly skiing, a shorter setup can save you weight, spa...

Best Short Skis for Winter Hiking and Approach
If I wanted one short answer: pick the ski by snow type and how much time it spends on your pack. For most people, the split is simple: WALKSKI 100 cm: best for mixed routes, climbs, and short d...

Cross-Country on Short Skis: Is It Possible?
Yes - you can cross-country ski on short skis. If you stick to flat, packed trails and keep outings in the 1–3 mile range, short skis can be a simple, fun pick. But if you want more glide, longe...

Skate Skiing for Beginners With Snowfeet NORDIC
If long skate skis feel like too much, Snowfeet* NORDIC offer a simpler start. I’d sum it up like this: shorter skis, simpler boot options, and an easier first day on groomed snow. Snowfeet* NORDI...

How to Skin Up on WALKSKI Touring Skis
Yes, you can skin uphill on 100 cm WALKSKI skis - if you keep the setup clean, the track mellow, and your movement smooth. For most riders, the sweet spot is a skin track around 12–15°, with ext...