If you are going up a mountain with the intention skiing down, then alpine skis with a detachable heel or telemark skis with skins is your best option since you wont have to carry them up on your back. Cross country skis are great for hard packed snow and commonly used trails over mellow terrain and will allow you to travel much quicker. You'll need a bigger ski than normal for the weight of your backpack. If you are traveling in deep snow, either on flat ground or through a pass, then a good set snowshoes are your best bet.
The purpose of all of these foot accessories is to keep you on top of the snow. If you just wear hiking boots than you will be post-holing the entire hike; you will move much slower and become exhausted very quickly.
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