2027 Fischer Outback 68 Crown/Skin Xtralite Skis with Fischer BCX Tour Boots and Poles

Two ways to grip a hill is what sets the Fischer Outback 68 apart. The scaled pattern under the foot handles ordinary climbing on its own, and the ski is cut to accept a clip-in skin for when the pitch gets past what scales can hold, so a single setup covers rolling terrain and serious ascents. Full-length steel edges keep the descent under control. Boots and poles arrive alongside the skis, which makes this a complete way into backcountry Nordic. [boot PKG overview]

Who it's for:

Backcountry Nordic skiers heading off prepared trails onto forest roads, meadows and rolling hill country. It fits intermediate tourers who want genuine climbing ability alongside downhill control, and because it arrives complete with boots and poles it's an easy entry point for someone building a backcountry setup from scratch.

Things to consider:

This is a touring ski, not a downhill ski; the steel edges help, but the flex and a Nordic boot mean steep, firm descents still ask for restraint. Skiers who mostly stay on packed trail will find it slower than a narrower ski like the Spider 62, and anyone expecting deep-snow float should look at the wider S-Bound line.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizing runs off body weight and the length span covers most adults. Because this ski is meant to climb, resist the urge to size up for glide; a length that matches your weight keeps the grip zone loaded properly, and the shorter end of your range is easier to manage in trees. [boot sizing specifics]