The idea behind it was to find something that was, much like snowshoes, flexible enough to let anyone explore the woods and hills in winter but at the same time be able to enjoy a faster downhill experience.
The unique scale design on the bottom of the skis grabs the snow and keeps the skis from sliding backwards while climbing.
Threaded inserts allow for no-drill mounting of standard three pin bindings so you don't have to go out and buy all new special kit.
The Marquette backcountry skis costs $179 and can be directly purchased from the company's website.
The Marquette backcountry skis costs $179 and can be directly purchased from the company's website.