| 76 | | $949 | For all but the most specialized of circumstances or users, these are the best backcountry skis on the market |
| 72 | | $740 | There is nothing remarkable about these skis, and that is a good thing |
| 70 | | $700 | Well-balanced, all-around skis for the human-powered skier looking for durable and lasting value |
| 69 | | $700 | The Beast leans decidedly in the downhill performance direction; they are heavy by comparison and for the dimensions, but they ski better than most |
| 68 | | $699 | Polished backcountry specific skis for all around human-powered mountain travel |
| 67 | | $900 | You get amazing downhill performance with a significant (comparably) weight penalty |
| 64 | | $700 | A perennial favorite, especially for its value |
| 60 | | $880 | If you ride a ton of powder snow and really, really prioritize your downhill experience, check this ski out |
| 59 | | $1,100 | For fast, open, deep skiing, with little chance of anything else through your day, this is the one |
| 59 | | $679 | They ski darn good, but you need to be pretty motivated to skin skis this weighty on a daily basis |
| 58 | | $900 | If your tastes tilt to the high, hard, steep, and fast, you need a pair of these |
| 58 | | $600 | Solid, versatile backcountry skis at the smaller end of the spectrum |
| 57 | | $1,099 | Super light skis for human-powered powder hunting |
| 57 | | $700 | You can use these in all conditions, but you’ll enjoy their attributes the most in firm, high, and steep terrain and tours |
| 54 | | $700 | Double or triple your ski volume in any given day with efficiency, fitness, and these skis |
| 27 | | $470 | For casual explorations in fresh snow and very mild terrain, these are the best on the market |
