Best Ski Pass For Utah (2026 Updated)

My review is probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but here goes anyways. My first tour out with the visions (also my first time using them), the things delaminated. I was skiing some old heavy powder/crud, and noticed at the end of my lap that the top most part of the ski had flaked up super bad and was just hanging off.

Put in my warranty claim though and was able to get a new pair really quickly. I couldn’t tell you if it was a fluke manufacturing mistake or if it was really my fault somehow, but regardless, the warranty process is pretty good.

The rest of the review is regarding my new pair, I skied them in resort because I didn’t really trust them for touring anymore. This is just a decent ski. It’s a pretty good all mountain ski with a little bias towards powder.

You could definitely free ride on these skis if you wanted, and maybe even hit a little park though I wouldn’t really recommend it. Yes the ski is partial twin tip and you are able to rip switch on groomers.

But the people I would recommend this to most are your parents who only go out when there is new, soft snow. The skis main selling point for me, their lightweight nature, was negated by the fact that they weren’t very durable or reliable, and that means no touring on them.

As a resort ski, they are great and nimble in powder, but will absolutely get jackhammered in even the slightest crud. I feel like every line ski that I’ve had in the past, like the sir francis bacon and sakana, have had super unique things about them that I really enjoyed.

The most unique thing about the visions are how light they are, but for me, the context I wanted to use the lightness in was taken away due to the lack of durability. That’s why I call just a decent ski.

There is no especially unique feature about this ski that you are wishing your current skis had. Hope this helps.

Super light ski fun to ride on with some powder. But since they’re very light they aren’t very durable. 6th day on them core completely split about 16in up the inside right edge. Line offered no solutions for renting through one of their dealers or anything while I’m skiing before I can get warranty replacements.

I’ve always had line skis but would probably look to get a more durable ski.

Super fun skis. I have only skied them 3 times these year but they have been awesome. super easy to carve and insanely poppy skis. I skied cliffs, moguls, powder, slush and side hits and they where awesome in all of those condition.

The are very easy to butter but are still very stable. Overall awesome ski that is super fun.

I’ve skied a ton of skis in this general category (Alp Tracks 89-169; Trab Maximo 171; Zero G 95-171; Blacklight 88-172; BD Cirque 78-169) but never the Backland 85 UL. However, I skied the Backland 78-163 for a full season as my only ski and really liked it, so I’ve wanted to get on these for a while.

Fortunately, I had a chance to ski a friend’s pair in 172 recently. I only skied these for a few hours, so take it with a grain of salt. I’m 5’8″, 150 lbs, self-taught but expert skier. In short, these skis feel exactly like you’d think they would based on paper.

Like other Atomic skis, they are good skis, but they don’t have the special dampness of Ski Trab, Movement, or Aski (which is totally fine!!). Like other thin Backland skis, they are easy to ski, make a variety of turn shapes, have a huge sweet spot, etc.

They are softer & less demanding than a Zero G or Trab ski but also probably not as uber-high-performing as those skis on the top end/when ripping. On my 78, I found that the HRZN tip was real tech and not just marketing material – it actually does help in soft snow (unfortunately I had no such snow during my demo).

Overall, such a fun ski. They are just so easy to ski while also being kg-weight. I think for any intermediate skier, or even expert skiers who don’t want to always “be on,” these are absolute dynamite.

Can’t go wrong. The one thing I would prefer Atomic would be to increase the turn radii of their skis to a consistent 18m or so. 17 is a bit short for my preferences; I would absolutely get a 163 length in the 85 or 78, but at a 15-16m radius it’s unskiable at high speeds.

I’m skiing the 188’s with Atomic Backland Tour’s w/ brakes. I’m 6’1″ 200 lbs. I don’t have a ton of time on them, but I’ve skied them in enough different conditions to give an initial review. Mine are around 1800g per ski w/ bindings and brakes (one slightly over, one slightly under).

These skis are a revelation for me. I usually have a hard time liking the way light skis perform on the down. Granted, I’m pretty big and a physical skier. I just couldn’t believe what these skis were doing for me, at the weight they are.

I skied some real firm sastrugi today and was able to just tear it up on these skis. Weirdly stable, for the weight. Had them on some rain crust, they edged like a champ, very strong torsionally. Skied a foot of cold pow on them, and they surfed/floated great, and loved taking speed on the run outs.

So I was thinking, “what’s up with these light skis, why are they so good?” Determined to find their limit, I took them to the resort. I was skiing up to 40mph on the groomers, and the Atomics were rock solid.

Even fun. Determined to whip them, I found some heavy, tracked up, sun warmed after lunch mank, and then I found their limit. But to be fair, they performed pretty well for their intended use. I should mention, I ski in Scarpa Maestrale RS’s, which are out for the recall repair, so I’ve been in my old Salomon QST 130 pro’s.

They aren’t the stiffest touring boot, so I don’t feel like they are skewing my results. On the uphill, they are just great. For my weight and skiing, I don’t need to go any lighter. I was really tentative to go this light, but this setup totally out skis my last rig, and is 400gr lighter per ski.

BTW, the Atomic Backland Tour bindings have exceeded my expectations as well. I’m usually a leash guy, but these bindings are changing my mind. The brakes provide some noticeable support under the rear pins, and stiffen up the boot/ski connection.

I love turning the heel pins 90 degrees on the up, and having the brake plate under my heels on the flat approaches. I haven’t had a single issue with releasing, or any other function with the bindings.

Bottom line, at 1450gr, these skis still have some muscle. From my experience, if you are a bigger, pretty aggressive BC skier, and you have a hard time liking the way really light gear skis, you should give these a serious look.

I have not use these yet because no snow! The price is very good. I am an advanced, older skier weighting around 155# so I only have the DIN setting on 5 to 6. They are the very same a Salomon Z12 bindings that I have have two pair of and have worked great for me.

Needed a set of reasonably priced bindings for some groomer skis. These fit the bill, have skied on them 3-4 times without issue. Seem to work fine, not a high performance product but a good binding for middle of the road skiing.

Excellent binding for even an adult skier! I’ve been using these for 6 seasons now and they’re still going strong!

I’ve have every version of the Sir Francis Bacon since the 2010 model with the rising sun on the bases, and my technique has grown and developed with each iteration of the ski. If you follow the design changes over the years you can see where the modifications were made to make the current Bacon more of a ripper and less of a surfer, these changes also carry through to the Nexus.

The best way I can describe it is the current Bacon is kind of like college skiing, you have the skill but still ski a little loose or hung over, you want to have the most fun possible, and you aren’t super concerned with technique.

The Nexus, well the Nexus is like skiing after college, you don’t get to ski as often anymore so you focus more on technique, and making every run, every turn count. These skis absolutely rail turns, they are a little stiffer than the current Bacons, and they don’t have the spoon tip and tail, which makes it play less, but grip more.

You can link short turns from top to bottom or really lay them over and drag an elbow if you want to. This isn’t to say this ski won’t smear or pivot, it just does those things less, it still has a freestyle feel but a half step closer to traditional skiing.

These skis are also much more stable and sound than the Bacon, if you’re burning down a groomer and find yourself in some variable snow they don’t get nervous. I highly recommend these skis for anybody that wants a ski that is stable enough to really rip, but still ski switch and do some light park rat stuff with your friends.

The Aero is a ski that doesn’t fall neatly into a particular, traditional category, and instead blends elements from directional all-mountain skis, all-mountain-freestyle skis, and even some from park skis.

On piste, this ski is surprisingly lively and once you commit to driving the outside ski, it’s very solid on edge. And while it can be bent into fairly tight turns, its sidecut radius feels longer on snow, allowing for a wide range of turn shapes.

The Aero also caters to a variety of skiing stances. Mounted on the recommended line, it’ll let you ski centered or drive it pretty hard through the shovels. Mounted a cm or two behind that line, it lets you pressure the shovels even harder and release the tails a bit easier, most notably in steep terrain.

On that note, the Aero feels surprisingly maneuverable, given its dialed-back rocker profile and tip/tail taper. While it feels great on edge, it takes little effort to throw sideways and is not hooky in soft snow, a distinct difference from some of the other skis in this class.

This ski is also much more stable and smooth than I anticipated, based on its relatively low weight. Across the line, Season’s skis offer a very smooth ride for their weight. But since they’re not heavy, they still feel very quick and light in the air.

For those seeking a versatile all-mountain ski that’s precise and engaging on piste, still quite maneuverable off piste, and that encourages (but does not *require*) a very playful skiing style, the Aero warrants strong consideration.

And as someone who has tested a couple hundred skis from dozens of brands over the years, the build quality of Season’s skis is up their with the best in the industry.

When I first demo’d the Nexus, I knew it was the ski for me. Now that they’re mine, mounted with a pair of Shifts, I can fully appreciate how heavy and stable they are, without overwhelming my smol frame.

They let me go FAST and really dig into turns like the ex racer that I am while helping me enjoy lighter snow with ease. From my coveted pair of Sakana’s to now, it’s clear that Pollard’s style and I just get along.

It’s amazing how the right pair of skis inspires confidence! The neutral color and full size run makes this a true unisex ski. As a woman in the industry who is always fighting and advocating for brands to bend the gender norms, its important to see companies like Season go all in on the middle.

If you miss his art on skis, there’s other ways to get it (have you heard of the internet??). I have some hanging on my wall right now. Keep it up guyz.

On the hard cronch of morning mission ridge groomers, the Hustle 9 held their own fairly well for such a lightweight ski. In the words of my Rustler loving coworker, “They ski like a Rustler, but lighter,” Duh.

When I slipped under the lift for a few steep and rocky turns, the 9 felt a little too narrow to stop getting thrown around a bit in my turns, but I was able to push them into it eventually without having to sideslip or roll down the moguls, meaning the issue was probably just with me.

I don’t doubt the Hustle 10 would hold up better in these scenarios with the added width. For a lightweight ski they felt generally similar to everything else I’ve tried, which is how the vast majority of y’all reading this will probably feel when approaching your first touring buy.

My advice: pick a brand you like for in bounds ripping and invest in their lightweight counterpart. It’ll keep the spirit of the ski with a much better uphill. that’s the point after all! I’m happy that Blizzard has gone full unisex and this should be applauded and celebrated.

invest in brands that challenge the norm and deliver products that work. Keep on Hustlin’.

Just got the 191 2026/2026. Whistler with some left over pow, and a mix of soft and hard pack. Initially the ski felt a bit wide on anything that wasn’t soft. There were some pretty hard and big moguls that kicked the skis around a bit more than other skis I have.

By the end of the day, my brain clicked, and the skis were pounding and slashing down all of the mid quality snow Whistler had to offer. They are a very easy ski to ski, so far, and rail the icy smooth stuff, and in the bits of pow left over they charged straight as you’d like, or could crank hard slashing turns.

They also pop really well off of the lip with the decently stiff tail, and it was a lot easier to get to the transition on the hit runs than with other skis I’ve been using. They also ski switch better than I was anticipating.

I popped a couple **** 180s and they felt great. I’m very stoked to get a blower hill day or heli day with them soon, and will report back after that. I have Pivot 18s mounted on them and am hoping to use these as my primary good snow ski.

I’ve got other pretty decent touring skis (new Chetlers, 192 with Shifts) so didn’t feel like the slight compromise of running anything but Pivots on them.

Got these to add to my 4Frnt line up. First they are light, always a plus. Second, less for actual skiing nice graphics. Third, the good- put snow under them and they just love to turn. Put lots of snow under them and they are fun.

Skied some really hard packed snow and again nice consistent turns. No problem if it’s steep, they hold well and turn when you need them too. What they are not, they are not your everyday ski. Look for a Raven or to the MSP, got them too.

But for a powder ski, Hoji hit a home run, or because he’s Canadian a hat trick!.

First impressions! I’m 5’5″ and about 145, and went with the 151. I thought the Aero would be a good replacement for my Rome Winterland, which is a women’s board and has been my daily driver for a few years.

I was starting to feel limited by it being a bit too light and flexible for the fast, firm, cold resort days. I was looking for a similar ride with an increase in stability, and I’d say so far this fits the bill.

Just took this deck out for a quick spin with conditions that are quite icy underneath and a bit of melty chop on top. Loving the responsive feel of the stiffer flex, and edge to edge is almost immediate.

I feel like I could have even gone 154 with how nimble it is underfoot. I didn’t take it in the trees, since we don’t have much of a base in there right now, but my guess is that it would be great in trees and even bumps due to how quick the edge transitions are.

I would say that by moving to a stiffer flex I’ve sacrificed a little of the playfulness of the Winterland, but it’s a fine compromise to have that stability at higher speeds. This board wants to GO.

It’s hard to notice how fast this thing gets because It’s super damp, like kind of scary damp. The chunky chop that I know would normally throw me around didn’t phase this thing in the least. It cut through everything – uneven terrain, chunky ice that had fallen off the trees, groomer chunks and ruts, and heavier springy slop.

I was hoping for some decent icy condition performance. On the really (glare) ice stuff the edge did hold, but not with quite as much bite as I would like. It kind of felt like there was a balancing point, and it wasn’t really gripped into the surface.

To be fair, East Coast ice is tough to contend with unless you get something with a wavy-edge, but I’m not really a big fan of a disrupted feel when turning (kind of like a steak knife vs a chef’s knife).

This wouldn’t be the most fun board to take out on anything beyond your standard early season hard-pack. It still requires some sort of texture in the snow for edge hold. Maybe tuned up with an aggressive edge, it would be a little better on some of the iciest of days.

For most areas of the US, this is not a condition you’d really need to worry about, and for plain hard-pack it’s perfectly adequate. I was able to get a few good carves in on some decent snow, but it seems to want to give way once you tip it past a certain point.

I think this would be no issue with softer snow, but with a firm snow base, I definitely pushed it to the limit for the angle in a turn. I may have to play around with stance to see if I can push it a bit more, but I’m comparing it to my Korua Pencil which would probably be more like the Forma or the Nexus, with enough width to support deeper carves.

The Aero is pretty narrow, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you want to lay down some really deep tracks, especially if your feet are on the larger side. That said, when you point it in a direction, it will follow that line.

It makes smaller turns on a dime. Somebody in another review mentioned one-footing is a breeze, and I found that to be true, especially riding off the lift or skating around. If you prefer to skid your turns, it’s possible, but not ideal.

It will fight you. With a 5mm camber, it’s more of a locked in turning experience. Ollies come fairly easy with that stiffer flex, there’s quite a bit of pop if you load it up. Attempting to slash some of that springy slushy top layer didn’t go so well, probably due to the flex.

I would not call this board surfy or playful. I’m guessing buttering would not be easy, but not impossible since there’s a touch of rise in the nose and tail. I’d be interested to see what a pow day would be like, I have a feeling it would probably do a decent job in deeper snow with bindings set back, probably a good choice for farming out leftovers on tracked-out days after a storm.

That said, it’s a narrower camber board so it won’t beat out a true pow board if you’re expecting a pow day. Overall, this is a really fun all-mountain or resort free-ride charger. It satisfied the need I had to upgrade my daily driver, something that was nimble and could handle some less-than-ideal conditions, especially early season, without having to compromise on speed.

Is it the prettiest turner? Not particularly. Would I choose it for a powder day? Probably not. I’d definitely go with the Nexus or Forma for those conditions. This is the board I’d pick out on a hard groomer day or a mixed conditions day.

It will chew up anything you throw at it with speed and precision. It’ll keep your legs fatigue-free in chunder and chop. While it isn’t particularly playful or forgiving, it is perfect for days where you just need to point it and have it go where you need it to go, and fast.

I can’t wait to get it out on more terrain!.

Context: I tour about 20 days a year, mostly on volcanoes in variable conditions. I’ve taken it on a hut trip and to the top of Loowit/Mt. St. Helens. I don’t drop cliffs or do any sort of park riding so can’t speak to riding switch or the durability for that type of use.

I picked this up as I love the ethos and aesthetic of the brand and wanted to support a local company. Pros: It functions super well. It’s reliable on the up, with branded Pomoca skins which are pretty nice.

The Pass has holes in the front of the skis for a little hook on the skins, and a notch in the tail of the skis. Traditional skins should work fine but it’s a slick system that makes the skins feel a bit lighter because they’re shorter with less hardware for the connectors.

No problems with grip or skins coming off. Also no complaints about side hilling, it’s felt great on the skin track. Riding performance is also super solid. Fun in pow (but what board isn’t?) and, important for me, reliable edge hold on wind scoured surfaces and icy/rimed/horrible summit pitch type conditions.

You need to be able to trust your gear on these surfaces and it works for me. One minute detail that some folks might care about: The length of the board is a bit shorter than the advertised length – i.

e. my 158 is actually about 156 – BUT that’s due to the flat cutoff on the reinforced tail (also a nice touch) – it will ride exactly like a 158. Beyond that, the main question is durability – part of the brand ethos is longevity.

With a yearly tune, I’d be pretty pleased if this board rides as well in 10 years as it does now and I don’t see any reason it wouldn’t. Cons: I also get the fiberglass splinters another reviewer mentioned.

They’re pretty bad relative to any other snowboard I’ve owned. My first few days touring I thought I was getting paper cuts from the sharp metal edges, until I got home and realized it was exposed fiberglass splintering from topsheet chips and going straight through my liners during transitions.

In my opinion, topsheet does not seem to be designed with touring in mind. The overall construction of the board is fine, but I got several chips in the topsheet from normal touring use, with the edges constantly knocking into the topsheet on the skin track or on kick turns.

I’ve attached a video where you can see a ton of fiberglass shards on the black topsheet. It’s not a huge issue but it’s enough for me that I wish I knew about it before buying. I’m not sure there’s even anything to do about it though, I don’t expect it to delam and I can epoxy my own chips to keep the shedding down, so maybe after a season or two it won’t even be an issue.

So, overall, does this board tour well, rip pow and can you trust your life on some sketchy snow conditions in the backcountry? Absolutely. If you don’t mind the splinters, I say go for it.

First time riding a Season board and I am pleasantly surprised by how much I have enjoyed it! In contrast to the other Season models, this board seemed to suit my more playful riding style on paper and it did not disappoint when put to the test.

The board is a versatile all-mountain-do-everything board; from groomers, to park, to off-piste freeride – I took this board everywhere this season. The sidecut and camber profile allow for excellent edge control and pop complimented by a softer flex that keeps it a bit more forgiving and playful.

Although the site calls it a soft flex, it felt more like a medium flex for me (a smaller rider at 125lbs). I opted for the longer of the two size options nearest my preference and went with the 147cm but I do wish they made it in a 145cm (sigh).

Lastly, while I dig the minimal design: stealth matte black topsheet, and fast, easy-to-maintain black base, my only knit-picky complaint (hence 1 star deduction) is that the edges have not stood up very well for a single season of riding – I’ve got several, albeit small, chips along the edges of the board already.

Overall, I’m still really happy with the board and it’s performance and would definitely recommend it for those looking for a versatile daily driver.

I needed a dedicated powder ski for those days when it’s just a little too deep for my all mountain skis. I’m 5’9″ 170lbs and went with the 181 and after the first run I knew I made the right choice.

I’m 68 yrs old and would consider myself intermediate to an advanced skier. My first run of the morning in 9″ new and I was blown away at how stable they felt and how effortlessly the skis turned. I remember thinking to myself if 4frnt makes an all mountain ski that handles hard packed groomers like the Inthaynes were handling powder I want them.

After spending a day on the Inthaynes I found them to be very forgiving even when I felt I was a little out of control on some of the rough stuff. The skis floated the deep stuff amazingly well and felt very stable even when riding in the back seat at times.

Later in the day when the powder was getting skied off and the runs were becoming more hard packed and icey they were fine but decided they wouldn’t be my go to ski for that, but that’s not why I bought them anyway.

The skis look great and would I buy them again. Definitely! My only disappointment was there were no stickers in the box with the skis. How am I supposed to cover up my Line stickers on my helmet now?.

This has been one of the best skis I have ski on. For a ski that boasts a waist width of 122, it is shockingly nimble. My last ski had a waist around 118 and I feel that the Inthayne has a quicker feel edge to edge.

Also 4FRNT did a great job making this skis over all weight low, amplifying the quickness and lowering the swing weight. The mounting on the Inthayne is farther forward then most traditional skis so that takes a moment to readjust and find that sweet spot but one you do the magic begins.

This ski like the Renegade begs for speed, still fun and poppy in a short tune when you are ready to let it go this ski will take the figure eight to a eleven without even flinching. You will be surprised on how this ski eats up mash potatoes, chop or powder.

You will find yourself at the bottom faster. For those of you who like to ski facing up the hill while going down it, this ski will make you smile. A hard charging, cliff dropping skis that has a twin tip and skis switch like a champ.

To sum it all up,if you are looking for a extremely versatile twin tip pow ski that has big mountain chops look now further. Thank you 4FRNT.

I rode these all last season. Best ski I’ve ridden, hands down. Very stable at high speeds without any of the twitchiness of skis with a shorter turn radius. Rocker line allows you to throw them sideways on a dime for slashing or in tight terrain but retains plenty of effective edge due to ReflectTech without tip chatter.

Stiff enough to handle big landings and the straight line run out afterward. Low swing weight for when things get a bit rowdy and feel pretty solid riding switch. My first day I was surprised by the combination of playfulness and charging ability, whether straight-lining through avalanche debris or popping in and out of pow stashes.

Even fun on the groomed, albeit at higher speeds due to the long turn radius. Feel very nimble for a ski that is 122 mm wide. This is now my one-ski quiver that I ride for everything except dedicated park days.

Great ski for the big mountain charger or backcountry freestyler.

As a mountain guide, I need skis that perform well all around. These skis are incredible in all conditions. My previous skis worked well in powder, but could not perform in crud, ice, or breakable crust.

These skis have been excellent during our dry spell in February when we need skis that can hold an edge, be dependable in all conditions, and still float in powder. They work equally well skiing with my kids in bounds as they do in the steepest of backcountry couloirs.

They even performed well heli skiing.

TranslateShow in original languageTres bons skis.Faciles a skier. Legers a la montee . Vibrent un peu sur neige gelee mais rien de surprenant pour des skis de rando. En plus ils ont un superbe look.

TranslateShow in original languageDes skis légers, maniables. J ai essayé ces skis dans de bonnes conditions de neige. À la montée rien à dire ils se comportent très bien. Et à la descente le top que ce soit en grands ou petits virages.

Ce ski dejauge bien avec 30 cm de poudreuse.

I skied these all season last year, both on resort (Whistlier) and in the backcountry. They are damp for the weight and are the best touring ski I’ve had in variable chop, and the profile rips in softer snow.

The amazing this is that combined with a newschool binding (e. g. Plum Oazo) the whole setup weighs less than the shorter, skinnier, chatty skis I replaced. I ski these with both Hoji’s and a lighter touring boot for bigger days, and in either situation it’s a super stable, balanced, and playful ride.

I have Voile’s, DPS, and K2’s in the quiver and ended up on my slaps almost every day last season. I did notice that I banged up the topsheet faster than I usually do, but I’m honestly not sure if that’s to do with the ski, or because I was able to turn the volume up so much more often with these.

yes, one ski quiver is an overused term but it totally applies to the 104 Slap. I’ve never ridden a ski that has the playful characteristics of a park ski but the edge hold of a piste specific ski. I was afraid 104 might be a little wide for moguls and general short turning on groomers, but i couldn’t have been more wrong.

They crushed everything, including pow. The 19m turn radius made them quick, but the softer flex made them pretty forgiving of mistakes. When I got them on some hard groomers, i was shocked by how good they hooked up and held an edge.

Like I said ONE SKI QUIVER!.

My favourite ski in the pow. Very responsive and also can hold a powerful edge. The right amount of tip and tail rocker to be able to throw them around with a solid centre underfoot that will hang on when you want to charge.

They excel in the good stuff but also hold their own and are fun in the chop. Can be used either as a rockered backcountry set up or a super fun inbounds ski.