Buy some long and wide ones. The ones that can take you anywhere and aren't meant for track. Skiing in the woods in pure virgin snow is awsome. They're kinda heavy but you're not lifting them much. The sticks need to have wide and round "skirt".
Downhill skiing is hard to control on 2,5m+ skiis so the plot is about finding a flatter route. If you have like 0,5m of snow, that is hardly a problem since you can skip over open cuts, bushy ares and other low growing areas. You'll need a sledge in no time though backpack is fine on day trips. Bring some good food and plenty to drink, shit is exhausting. And gets you crazy fit.