Touring & backcountry skis
- (0)K2 Wayback 92 Skis - Unisex$349.93$649.95
- (0)Faction Agent 3 106 Skis$998.95
- (0)K2 Dispatch 101 Skis - Unisex$599.93$899.95
- (0)Black Crows Anima 115 Skis - Unisex$729.94$1,199.95
- (0)Armada Trace 88 Skis - Women's$429.93$648.95
- (0)Blizzard Hustle 9 Skis$560.96$849.95
- (3)OAC Skis WAP 129 Backcountry Skis + EA Binding 2.0 - Unisex$569.95
- (0)Salomon QST 106 Skis$899.95
- (3)Blizzard Hustle 11 Skis$664.94$949.95
- (0)Atomic Backland 102 Skis - Unisex$899.95
- (1)Atomic Bent 100 Skis - Unisex$749.95
- (0)Faction La Machine 3 109 Skis$1,098.95
- (0)K2 Dispatch 110 Skis - Unisex$629.93$949.95
- (0)Volkl BLAZE 94 Skis - Unisex$599.94$799.95
- (0)Black Crows Atris Birdie 105 Skis - Women's$799.94$1,149.95
- (0)Atomic Bent 110 Skis - Unisex$899.95
- (0)Black Diamond Impulse TI 104 Skis$949.95
- (0)DPS Skis Pagoda 106C2 Tour Skis - Unisex$1,237.94$1,649.95
- (0)Black Crows Camox Freebird 95 Skis - Unisex$1,099.95
- (0)Black Crows Navis Freebird 102 Skis - Unisex$1,319.95
- (0)Black Crows Corvus Freebird 107 Skis - Unisex$1,299.95
- (0)Salomon MTN 86 W Pro Skis - Women's$524.94$749.95
- (0)DPS Skis Pagoda 100RP Tour Skis - Unisex$1,237.94$1,649.95
- (0)DPS Skis Pagoda 94C2 Tour Skis - Unisex$1,154.26$1,648.95
- (0)DPS Skis Lotus 124 Pagoda Skis - Unisex$929.93$1,549.95
- (0)G3 FINDr 94 Swift Skis - Unisex$649.93$1,139.95
- (0)DPS Skis Pagoda Tour CFL 105 Skis$1,795.95
- (0)Black Crows Corvus 110 Skis$1,138.95
- (0)Black Crows Atris Birdie 105 Skis - Women's$1,028.95
- (0)Black Crows Atris 105 Skis$1,028.95
- (0)Black Crows Anima 115 Skis$1,259.95
- (0)Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis - Women's$899.95
- (0)Faction Prodigy 3 106 Skis$848.95
- (0)Faction Agent 3X 106 Skis$998.95
- (0)Faction Agent 2X 96 Skis$948.95
- (0)Faction Agent 2 96 Skis$948.95
- (6)Salomon QST X 116 Skis$949.95
- (0)Salomon QST Lumen 98 Skis - Women's$799.95
- (0)Salomon QST 98 Skis$799.95
- (0)Atomic Backland 95 Skis - Unisex$749.95
- (0)Atomic Bent Chetler 120 Skis - Unisex$999.95
- (1)Atomic Backland 109 Skis - Unisex$999.95
- (0)Nordica Enforcer Free 104 Skis - Unisex$899.95
- (1)Blizzard Zero G 095 Skis - Unisex$899.95
- (0)Blizzard Zero G 105 Skis - Unisex$999.95
- (1)Salomon QST Lux 92 Skis - Women's$649.95
- (1)Salomon QST Stella 106 Skis - Women's$899.95
- (16)Salomon QST Echo 106 Skis - Unisex$949.95
- (0)Black Crows Orb Freebird 90 Skis - Unisex$1,099.95
- (0)Black Crows Draco Freebird 110 Skis - Unisex$1,349.95
- (2)Dynafit Radical 107 Ski - Unisex$899.95
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Lightweight and durable backcountry skis for winter adventures
Backcountry skiing encompasses everything from alpine touring and freeskiing to ski mountaineering and randonnée (also known as skimo or rando racing). In simpler terms, it means you’re in charge of getting yourself up the slopes you plan to carve, glide or race down. Backcountry skis offer exploration of untouched snow, hills free from crows and speedy wilderness exploration. Typically lighter and narrower than downhill skis, backcountry skis are built to improve your uphill climbing capability and downhill performance. MEC is your one-stop ski shop for everything involving backcountry skiing, and with skis from brands like Black Crows, FACTION, Blizzard and more, you’ll be all set for winter rides.
Alpine touring skis
Alpine touring backcountry skis are versatile, all-around performers designed to handle all types of terrain and winter conditions. They’re great skis for those who need a “do-it-all” option and are often the most popular type of skis for backcountry lovers. Whether it’s heavy snow, soft power or icy slopes, alpine touring skis are highly adaptable do well on steep climbs and long rides downhill.
Freeride and freeskiing skis
Freeride and freeskiing backcountry skis are built for the more adventurous skiers who love to tackle challenging terrain, making sharp turns and launching off big drops. They’re designed to handle a wide variety of conditions, with an emphasis on off-piste, powder-rich environments. They have a wide construction and rockered tips that allow them to float effortlessly through deep powder. These styles of skis also have a stiffer flex that provides stability and control at high speeds, so you’ll be zooming down the hills with confidence. However, freeride and freeskiing skis are on the heavier side compared to traditional touring skis. They’re lighter than your classic downhill skis, but might require more effort when skinning uphill. It all comes down to what you’re looking for in your backcountry adventures, so it can’t hurt to do some research and talk to our expert staffers in-store.
Don’t forget climbing skins
Climbing skins attach to your skis using a durable, reusable adhesive, along with clips at the tip and tail (or sometimes just tip clips). The fibers, made from either nylon or mohair, provide the grip needed for climbing uphill. They excel when it comes to floating through powder on the way down, making them a blast in deep snow conditions.