Alpine Touring Skis

Eager to tour on your favorite ski but don't want the added weight? The Salomon QST Echo 106 Skis are the answer. This evolution of the acclaimed QST line combines the versatile shape of the QST 106 with a karuba and poplar core, superlight basalt fibers, and cork damplifier material in the tip and tail to create a light but supremely capable backcountry ski. Inspired by Cody Townsend's adventures in the high alpine, the QST Echo thrives in all conditions - suffer-fests and all.

Built for female ski tourers seeking freeride adventure, the ambitious Atomic Backland 101 W is driven to explore, climb and descend with commanding confidence. Featuring the same construction as the wider Backland 108 W, the ski employs FreeTour Profile to create a touring ski with serious downhill power. A poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore provides the ideal balance of low weight and optimum performance and the three-dimensional HRZN 3D tip increases surface area for better float in deeper snow conditions. Powder Rocker delivers prominent tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot for effortless, playful handling in deep powder, crud, and chop. A reinterpretation of the original Backland, this ski is built with more wood and less fiberglass, metal, and resin to reduce material-based CO2 equivalent emissions by 26% (compared with the Backland 100, 2022). Developed with input from skiers like Amie Engerbretson, it’s the soulful performance and uphill efficiency of the Backland 101 W that keeps her skiing deeper into the mountains. Directional Shape Minimal tail rocker for more edge contact creating better grip and stability. Glossy Topsheet A glossy topsheet gives your ski a polished, glassy finish for a super-sleek high-end look. Powder Rocker 20/65/15 Pronounced tip and tail rocker combined with camber underfoot for deep and variable snow. Side Edge Angle: 87° A side edge angle of 87° for more intuitive handling, easier skiing and better grip. Base Edge Angle: 1.0° A 1.0° base edge angle for easy turning, excellent edge grip and aggressive tracking. Powder Rocker 20/65/15 Pronounced tip and tail rocker combined with camber underfoot for deep and variable snow. Length (cm) 156 164 172 Radius (m) 16 17 18 Sidecut Tail (mm) 115.5 117.5 119.5 Sidecut Tip (mm) 125 127 129 Sidecut Waist (mm) 100.5 101 101.5 Not sure about boot and binding compatibility? Contact us to navigate your options and discover what's right for you.