Uphill Performance Touring skis

Ski touring is becoming more and more popular as a winter sport. During a ski tour you can explore the mountain landscape with all its facets and enjoy snowy views. Find your ideal companion and check out here, if an uphill orientated touring ski suits you or not.


- - 31 %Black DiamondCirque 84 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 649,95 €449,00 €Available Sizes:171
- - 34 %AtomicBackland 85 UL 22/23 Touring SkisMSRP 799,95 €529,00 €Available Sizes:165179
- - 30 %SalomonMTN 86 Carbon 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 599,95 €419,00 €Available Sizes:156164172
- - 33 %AtomicBackland 86 SL 22/23 Touring SkisMSRP 599,95 €399,00 €Available Sizes:165
- - 34 %AtomicBackland 80 SL 22/23 Touring SkisMSRP 499,95 €329,00 €Available Sizes:149156163177
- - 40 %Black DiamondCirque 78 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 749,95 €449,95 €Available Sizes:161169177
- - 30 %DynafitBlacklight 88 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 699,95 €489,00 €Available Sizes:165172178184
- - 33 %AtomicBackland 78 UL 22/23 Touring SkisMSRP 749,95 €499,00 €Available Sizes:163170177
- - 46 %FischerTransalp 82 Carbon 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 649,90 €349,00 €Available Sizes:148162169
- - 37 %MovementRace Pro 85 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 949,95 €599,00 €Available Sizes:161169177
- - 20 %BlizzardZero G Race 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 699,95 €559,00 €Available Sizes:161
- - 33 %AtomicBackland 86 SL W 22/23 Touring Skis WomenMSRP 599,95 €399,00 €Available Sizes:151158165
- - 29 %DynafitBlacklight Pro 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 749,95 €529,00 €Available Sizes:178
- - 43 %FischerTransalp 86 Carbon 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 699,90 €399,00 €Available Sizes:148162169183
- - 46 %FischerTransalp 82 Carbon 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 649,90 €349,00 €Available Sizes:155
- - 29 %DynafitBlacklight 80 22/23 Touring SkisMSRP 649,95 €459,00 €Available Sizes:151158165178
- - 35 %TrabMagico.2 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 999,90 €649,95 €Available Sizes:164
- - 44 %VölklRise Up 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 529,95 €299,00 €Available Sizes:156
- - 35 %K2Wayback 84 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 429,95 €279,00 €Available Sizes:146153160167174
- - 30 %DynafitBlacklight 74 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 599,95 €419,00 €Available Sizes:158165
- - 30 %DynafitBlacklight 88 W 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 699,95 €489,00 €Available Sizes:151158165172
- - 33 %AtomicBackland 62 UL Vert 22/23 Touring SkisMSRP 749,95 €499,00 €Available Sizes:161
- - 20 %BlizzardZero G LT 80 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 699,95 €559,00 €Available Sizes:150157164171178
- - 33 %MovementRace Pro 77 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 899,95 €599,00 €Available Sizes:168
- - 15 %TrabOrtles 90 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 799,90 €679,00 €Available Sizes:164171178
- - 33 %MovementRace Pro 71 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 899,95 €599,00 €Available Sizes:160
- - 20 %BlizzardZero G LT 80 W 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 699,95 €559,00 €Available Sizes:157164171
- - 30 %SalomonMTN 86 W Carbon 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 599,95 €419,00 €Available Sizes:156164
- - 43 %K2Wayback 80 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 699,95 €399,00 €Available Sizes:163170177
- - 19 %TrabBernina 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 799,90 €649,95 €Available Sizes:150157164
- - 31 %TrabStelvio 85 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 649,90 €449,95 €Available Sizes:164171178
- - 10 %MovementAlp Tracks 85 W 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 1099,95 €989,00 €Available Sizes:154162170
- - 20 %KästleTX77 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 848,95 €679,00 €Available Sizes:166175
- - 43 %FischerTransalp 86 Carbon 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 699,90 €399,00 €Available Sizes:155162169
- - 23 %TrabGavia 85 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 649,90 €499,95 €Available Sizes:150157164
- - 33 %DynafitBlacklight 80 21/22 Skitouring SkisMSRP 599,95 €399,00 €Available Sizes:172178
- - 26 %Black Crowsmentis freebird 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 899,95 €669,00 €Available Sizes:157164171178
- - 18 %MovementAlp Tracks 90 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 1199,95 €989,00 €Available Sizes:162170178186
- - 18 %MovementAlp Tracks 98 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 1199,95 €989,00 €Available Sizes:178186
- - 18 %MovementAlp Tracks 85 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 1199,95 €989,00 €Available Sizes:162178
- - 18 %MovementAlp Tracks 95 22/23 Skitouring SkisMSRP 1199,95 €989,00 €Available Sizes:162170178186
- - 18 %MovementAlp Tracks 90 W 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 1199,95 €989,00 €Available Sizes:154162170
- - 18 %MovementAlp Tracks 95 W 22/23 Skitouring Skis WomenMSRP 1199,95 €989,00 €Available Sizes:154162170

Focus uphill performance skitouring skis
Without a lift or the use of other motor-driven aids as in alpine skiing, climbing a mountain becomes a sweaty sport pretty quickly. But the effort is also rewarded with a lot of fun and breathtaking landscapes.
Unlike normal walking, the technique of walking on touring skis is to push the skis forward without lifting them from the ground. That said, weight is a key factor itself, as well as it plays into agility uphill and downhill. But you should also know that the downhill quality decreases to a certain amount the faster you go. So you can imagine how properties correlate whith each other and form certain characteristics, that make the ski favourable for specific applications.
Lightweight skis for optimized uphill performance
Ascent-oriented touring skis are a rather good choice for more experienced touring skiers with a focus on fast, far and high and somewhat tend towards ski mountaineering. Models such as the Dynafit Blacklight 80, Trab Magico.2, Fischer Transalp 82 Carbon or Movement Alp Tracks 85 are therefore very suitable for demanding, long day or multi-day tours. But they are also popular for after-work fitness tours along the piste. Some of thes models are also available in a special female version.
Given their narrow width of around 80 mm under the binding they are very lightweight. This makes these touring skis easier to move (and carry), especially in steep terrain, and hairpin technique becomes less complicated. Due to the lower weight, you will also manage to climb more vertical and horizontal metres compared to all-rounders or even freetourers. However, you have to make some sacrifices in terms of downhill quality on and off-piste not to mention powder.
This is because less weight also leads to less smoothness on the descent (especially when skiing faster) and, due to their lack of width, also less uplift in powder. For these reasons, you should be an advanced skier to handle demanding terrain.
A good compromise for beginners – Allround-Skis
If that's too special for you, simply go for the all-round category. These touring skis are the perfect compromise between easy ascent and good downhill performance for your tour. The ski for beginners but also for experts without major weaknesses. The still comparatively lighter weight promises you easy ski touring and the slightly wider cut under the binding guarantees you good skiing characteristics and lots of fun on the descent.
The right length of your skis
For ideal skiing fun, however, you should also consider the length of your skis. The shorter your ski, the more maneuverable it becomes, which has some advantages, especially in steeper terrain. You will also save weight in the ascent. However, you will have to make some sacrifices when it comes to downhill characteristics like less stability and edge grip.
Generally said, longer skis that reach up to your nose are optimal. You can go even longer with regard to your abilities. See our ski sizing guide for more details.
Further touring ski categories: