Best Backcountry Touring Skis of 2025

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.The Safe Bet: We still absolutely love it, and will say it again. The Salomon QST 106 Echo is still the easiest touring ski to recommend on the market right now. It will work really well for most skiers, in most conditions.For the Adventurous: Faction Skis just released their 2025 lineup, and we're so glad the Faction La Machine 3 is still part of it. It's a fr