Backcountry Skis

Get more backcountry access. Lightweight for less effort going up, stable and predictable for confidence descending. MTN EXPLORE 88 delivers this combination with a 3D Spaceframe construction and a C/FX reinforcement. Go get your adventures. Downhill performance - C/FX Carbon and flax laminate delivers power and stability like metal, at a fraction of the weight. It delivers a smooth ride in the varying terrains of the backcountry. Touring efficiency - Spaceframe 2.0 is less material in key areas along the length of the ski that reduces overall weight for easier ascents. Stability - Pre-shaped 3D Karuba woodcore ensures great ski-to-snow contact and reduces vibrations, with less weight. 3D Karuba full Woodcore - The pre-shaped 3D full Karuba Woodcore provides stability and control while reducing weight. Ti Binding Reinforcement - A titanal insert edge-to-edge underfoot, running throughout the ski, for maximal power and increased hard snow edging. C/FX - C/FX is a unique fiber layer consisting of Carbon and Flax woven together, running tip-to-tail. It combines the incredible strength, stability and minimal weight of carbon fiber with the increased level of dampening and vibration absorption of the flax. It's patented and exclusive to Salomon. Koroyd Tip - More float, less flop. Super light honeycomb/Koroyd Tip insert, reinforced with ABS. Less weight at the extremities with increased dampening from Koroyd dramatically increases maneuverability and ease of steering on rockered skis. Skin Tail Clip - Precut notch in the tail of the ski allows quick, easy and secure attachment of climbing skins.

Get more backcountry access. Lightweight for less effort going up, stable and predictable for confidence descending. MTN EXPLORE 88 Women's delivers this combination with a 3D Spaceframe construction and a C/FX reinforcement. Go get your adventures. Downhill performance - C/FX Carbon and flax laminate delivers power and stability like metal, at a fraction of the weight. It delivers a smooth ride in the varying terrains of the backcountry. Touring efficiency - Spaceframe 2.0 is less material in key areas along the length of the ski that reduces overall weight for easier ascents. Stability - Pre-shaped 3D Karuba woodcore ensures great ski-to-snow contact and reduces vibrations, with less weight. 3D Karuba full Woodcore - The pre-shaped 3D full Karuba Woodcore provides stability and control while reducing weight. Ti Binding Reinforcement - A titanal insert edge-to-edge underfoot, running throughout the ski, for maximal power and increased hard snow edging. C/FX - C/FX is a unique fiber layer consisting of Carbon and Flax woven together, running tip-to-tail. It combines the incredible strength, stability, and minimal weight of carbon fiber with the increased level of dampening and vibration absorption of the flax. It's patented and exclusive to Salomon. Koroyd Tip - More float, less flop. Super light honeycomb/Koroyd Tip insert, reinforced with ABS. Less weight at the extremities with increased dampening from Koroyd dramatically increases maneuverability and ease of steering on rockered skis. Skin Tail Clip - Precut notch in the tail of the ski allows quick, easy and secure attachment of climbing skins.

Get more backcountry access. Lightweight for less effort going up, stable and predictable for confidence descending. MTN EXPLORE 95 delivers this combination with a 3D Spaceframe construction and a C/FX reinforcement. Go get your adventures. Downhill performance - C/FX Carbon and flax laminate delivers power and stability like metal, at a fraction of the weight. It delivers a smooth ride in the varying terrains of the backcountry. Touring efficiency - Spaceframe 2.0 is less material in key areas along the length of the ski that reduces overall weight for easier ascents. Stability - Pre-shaped 3D Karuba woodcore ensures great ski-to-snow contact and reduces vibrations, with less weight. 3D Karuba full Woodcore - The pre-shaped 3D full Karuba Woodcore provides stability and control while reducing weight. Ti Binding Reinforcement - A titanal insert edge-to-edge underfoot, running throughout the ski, provides maximal power and increased hard snow edging. C/FX - C/FX is a unique fiber layer consisting of Carbon and Flax woven together, running tip-to-tail. It combines the incredible strength, stability, and minimal weight of carbon fiber with the increased level of dampening and vibration absorption of the flax. It's patented and exclusive to Salomon. Koroyd Tip - More float, less flop. Super light honeycomb/Koroyd Tip insert, reinforced with ABS. Less weight at the extremities with increased dampening from Koroyd dramatically increases maneuverability and ease of steering on rockered skis. Skin Tail Clip - Precut notch in the tail of the ski allows quick, easy, and secure attachment of climbing skins.

The Ripstick 106 is the ultimate freeride ski for any terrain. From boundary line to base lodge, peak to parking lot, and trailhead to tailgate this ski excels in all conditions. No wonder it's Glen's favorite ski from the Elan collection! Good times follow the Ripstick, and this award winning series is the best of both worlds: effortless in powder and rips the hard pack. The Ripsticks unique and innovative combination of a TubeLite Woodcore, featuring tip-to-tail carbon rods, Vapor Tip inserts, and advanced composites that are integrated into the ski’s woodcore for the ultimate ride in any condition.

Float and Slash Our widest big mountain slayer is back and better than ever! Designed by our athletes and pushed by the world’s best, the Ripstick 116 floats and slashes down the world's steepest and deepest lines. As the widest ski in the collection, the Ripstick 116 is the pinnacle of the Elan freeride lineup. It's a hard charging freeride ski that’s burly, yet responsive, for top-to-bottom big-mountain mastery. The new Amphibio Carbon Line Technology, combined with round tip and tail shape delivers improved confidence at speed and maneuverability in powder. The Ripstick 116 is designed to dominate the deep days we all seek. They cut through windblown snow and crud with ease thanks to the direct power transmission of SST sidewalls, tip-to-tail woodcore, and carbon rods along each rail. The addition of Amphibio Carbon Line technology places strategically located carbon reinforcement over the edge of the skis to provide more stability in the turn. VaporTip inserts are added to the tip to reduce swing weight and chatter. Designed for the biggest, deepest lines in big mountains, the Ripstick 116 is all about good times!

The Ripstick 94 W is perfect for any adventure; front side, back side, chutes, steeps, trees and even the backcountry. You can trust this ski is the right choice, no matter the conditions. Ripstick 94 W packs a ton of punch in a considerably lightweight package. It is the ultimate freeride set up for the softest, deepest conditions to the most variable, mixed terrain found on the mountain. Sitting pretty at a versatile 94mm waist, it’s wide enough to handle powder, yet narrow enough to lay trenches on the groomers. Upgraded with Elan’s most advanced asymmetrical technology, Amphibio Carbon Line, carbon rods are inserted into the extremely lightweight wood core for an exceptionally damp and stable platform that is amplified with strategically placed carbon reinforcements over the edges of the skis to power every turn with precision and perfection. Get ready for silky smooth performance across the entire mountain.

Peak Performer Praised by magazine testers and professional skiers alike for it's unique blend of lightweight performance, the Ripstick 96 is proven to be the ultimate freeride ski in all snow conditions. If a smoothness indicator existed for skis, the Ripstick 96 would be off the charts! It is a true freeride ski that doubles as an all-mountain ski for those who want ultimate versatility on the mountain. It utilizes Amphibio Carbon Line Technology for dynamic power and precision and a re-shaped tip and tail taper design make it a perfect choice for every day, every turn shape, on any surface. It's wide enough to handle powder, yet narrow enough in the waist to grip and rip on the front side. With Amphibio profile for exceptional maneuverability and edge grip, SST sidewalls for direct power transmission, and Amphibio Carbon Line technology for stability and ease at any speed, the second generation of this multiple award winning ski provides a silky smooth ride no matter where your mountain exploration takes you.

The Zero G 95 has a first descent on the world's highest, biggest line—the Lhotse Couloir in Nepal's Himalayas. Ski mountaineers Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison requested Blizzard's Zero G 95 when they set out to summit the 27,940-foot-peak, and indeed, the skis got the pair down safely—not to mention the high-altitude pow turns they scored! Your backcountry adventure may be closer to home, but you can still reap the benefits of Austrian engineering that delivers the best downhill performance for the weight. Carbon Drive 2.0 paired with an ultra-light paulownia woodcore ensure efficiency on the skin track, while maintaining strength, a solid edge grip, and a stable feel for the descent.

Cut from the same cloth as its big sister, the Trace 98 touts the same lightweight prowess with the increased maneuverability you need to slash every nook and cranny of your line. Built with the backcountry journey woman in mind, the 98 features metal-reinforced binding pads to absorb bumps and vibrations and provide a little extra security when looking for fresh snow beyond resort boundaries. Tech Features - AR75 Sidewall - Caruba Core - EST All Mtn Rocker - Comp Series Base - 1.7 Impact Edge - Ti Binding Reinforcement - Adaptive Mesh - Tapertops - 156 = 1425g - 164 = 1475g - 172 = 1550g