2027 Rossignol Skiswith Rossignol Boots and Poles

Off-trail days that actually mean off-trail are what the Rossignol XP 105 was built around. This metal-edged backcountry Nordic ski pairs a low-density wood core with full-length steel edges and Rossignol's Positrack scaled base, so it climbs without wax or skins, holds a line when the snow firms up, and floats through soft snow far better than a standard tourer. The Xplore binding platform underneath adds lateral stability that older backcountry systems cannot match. Skiers get a ski that turns sidehills and controlled descents into part of the tour rather than the hard part of it. [boot PKG overview]

Who it's for:

Intermediate and advanced backcountry classic skiers who want to explore deeper snow and steeper terrain than a typical metal-edged tourer can handle. Especially well suited for skiers who tour in mixed conditions, like rolling forest terrain that mixes packed approaches with untracked sections.

Things to consider:

This is wide enough that on packed-out trails the XP 105 will feel sluggish compared to the narrower XP 85; if most of your skiing is on prepared tracks, the 85 is a better fit. For deep storm days or routes that demand maximum float, the XP 120 takes things further still.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizes follow Rossignol's standard backcountry length-by-weight chart. The XP 105 sizes a touch short relative to traditional Nordic skis thanks to its width and shape, so most skiers can stay with what the weight chart calls for; dropping a length adds maneuverability in trees while bumping up improves glide for long, rolling tours. [boot sizing specifics]