Backcountry Cross Country Skis
Madshus Backcountry XC Package
De la 1.209,68 LeiFischer Backcountry Cross Country Ski Package
De la 1.579,15 LeiMadshus Fjelltech M44 21/22 Skin Backcountry Cross Country Skis
1.749 Lei 1.199 LeiMadshus Fjelltech M50 Skin Backcountry Cross country Schiuri
1.699 Lei 1.099 Lei
Fischer Transnordic 59 Easy Skin Xtralite Backcountry Skis
1.399 Lei
Fischer Transnordic 82 Easy Skin Xtralite Backcountry Cross Coun
1.749 Lei 1.599 Lei
Fischer Transnordic 66 Easy Skin Xtralite Backcountry Cross Coun
1.599 Lei 1.499 Lei
Fischer Adventure 62 Crown X-Lite + Binding Backcountry Cross Co
1.199 Lei 999 Lei
Madshus Panorama M50 Intelligrip Transition Backcountry Cross Co
1.599 Lei 999 Lei
Åsnes Nansen BC Backcountry Cross Country Skis
2.099 Lei 1.899 Lei
Madshus Backcountry BXC Package
De la 1.259,27 Lei
Madshus Fjelltech M50 Intelligrip Backcountry Cross Country
1.499 Lei
Madshus Panorama T55 Intelligrip Transition Backcountry Cross Co
1.499 Lei 1.399 Lei
Åsnes Finnmark 54 BC Backcountry Cross Country Schiuri
1.899 Lei 1.749 Lei
Madshus Panorama T50 Intelligrip Transition Backcountry Cross Co
1.449 Lei 1.249 Lei
Madshus Panorama M62 Intelligrip Transition Backcountry Cr
1.749 Lei 1.649 LeiBackcountry Cross Country Skis for Skiing Off the Tracks
Out of the three styles that cross country skiing has to offer, backcountry is the original version and the most adventurous. Different from classic and skate skis, which are best used on groomed trails, backcountry skis, also called cross country touring skis, are at home in fresh or at least untouched snow. Snow-covered fields and valleys are common areas that backcountry skiers like to explore. Experienced skiers enjoy longer trips, and sometimes spend the night in cabins. Recreational cross country skiers, instead, find great joy in skiing just for a few hours in the backcountry as a nature experience or exercise.
What Size Should Backcountry Cross Country Skis Be?
Backcountry cross country skis should be approximately 15-25 cm longer than the skiers’ total height. The long skis provide a large surface area to prevent them from sinking into the snow. For more experienced or heavier skiers, it is common to choose a ski at the longer end of the scale. The width of the skis can be decided by the general snow conditions in your area. Wider skis are more suitable in fresh, soft snow, while narrower skis perform better on firmer snow.
Classic vs Backcountry Cross country skis
They may look similar at first glance, but there are a few important differences between them. Backcountry skis commonly have metal edges and are wider than classic cross country skis. This is due to the different snow conditions that you can experience in the backcountry. Metal edges will help grip on ice surfaces, and the extra width will help flotation when you come across deeper snow.
Backcountry cross country skis require specific bindings and boots which you can check out in our categories for Cross Country Ski Bindings for Backcountry & Backcountry Cross Country Ski Boots. If you need all the gear from A to Z, a great option is to choose a cross country package for backcountry including all that you will need, at a convenient price.