Get some skins for those skis, modern glue ons, and they will act like snow
shoes for you. I alway outfit my 80 year old Dad with skins on his touring
skis when he comes to visit so he can safely toot around off trail. No backward slips and slides.

Remember to stick 'em inside your coat when you want to do the downhill
thing so the glue stays warm enough when you have to go back uphill again.