Atomic Launches ’24/’25 Freeride Collection: Backland FR

January 19, 2024

For ski tourers seeking big mountain adventure, lightweight Backland FR skis are built to explore, climb and descend with commanding confidence.

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Designed in collaboration with backcountry experts like Amie Engerbretson, Chris Rubens and Matthias Haunholder, the latest collection of Atomic Backland FR skis features a lower-impact construction that is meticulously crafted for more soulful skiing performance while being weight optimized for uphill efficiency.

Incorporating lessons learned from a professional life cycle assessment, the lower-impact design reduces production waste and cuts CO₂ equivalent emissions by 26%*, by using less metal, fiberglass and resin, waste-reducing sidewalls and topsheets with more recycled material. The light HRZN 3D is a uniquely beveled three-dimensional tip that increases surface area for better float in deep snow conditions and uses a thin, perforated material to create a ski with low swing weight.

BACKLAND 109 – $975

Built for spirited, big mountain, backcountry skiing, the Backland 109 offers better float and more touring efficiency in a light weight, lower-impact construction. FreeTour Profile uses more poplar wood, less metal, less fiberglass and resin to create a more harmonious flex pattern for lively performance. The 109mm waist combined with a lightweight HRZN 3D tip produces more float in deep snow and a full ash wood inlay provides added security under the binding. A poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore offers the ideal balance of low weight and optimum performance.

Powder Rocker delivers a pronounced tip and tail with camber underfoot for effortless, playful maneuverability in powder, crud, and chop. By utilizing more low-carbon raw materials, the design reduces environmental waste and CO₂ equivalent emissions by 26% (compared with the Backland 100, 2022). Inspired by Chris Rubens, it’s the ideal balance of performance and weight that makes this the ultimate freeride touring ski.

BACKLAND 102 – $900

Built for freeride ski tourers seeking big mountain adventure, the Atomic Backland 102 is driven to explore, climb and descend with commanding confidence. Featuring the same construction as the wider Backland 109, FreeTour Profile creates a touring ski with serious downhill power. A poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore provides the ideal balance of low weight and optimum performance and the lightweight, three-dimensional HRZN 3D tip increases surface area for better float in deep snow conditions.

Powder Rocker delivers a pronounced tip and tail with camber underfoot for effortless, playful maneuverability in deep powder, crud, and chop. A reinterpretation of the original Backland construction, it’s built with more low-carbon raw materials, more wood and less fiberglass, metal, and resin to reduce CO₂ equivalent emissions by 26% (compared with the Backland 100, 2022). Developed with Austrian backcountry legend, Matthias Haunholder, it’s the soulful skiing performance and uphill efficiency of the Backland 102 that has him skiing deeper into the mountains with every tour.

BACKLAND 108 W – $975

Built for spirited, big mountain ski touring, the new women’s Backland 108 W offers sensational float and greater touring efficiency in a light weight, lower-impact design. FreeTour Profile uses more wood, and less fiberglass and resin to create a harmonious flex pattern that delivers powerful skiing performance. A poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore provides the ideal balance of low weight and optimal stiffness while a three-dimensional HRZN 3D tip adds more surface area for improved float in deeper snow.

Powder Rocker delivers prominent tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot for effortless, playful handling in deep powder, crud, and chop. A reinterpretation of the original Backland construction, this ski uses more low-carbon raw materials, more wood and less fiberglass, metal, and resin to reduce CO₂ equivalent emissions by 26% (compared with the Backland 100, 2022). It’s this perfect blend of sturdiness and light weight that makes the Backland 108 W the ski of choice for freeride ski tourers like Amie Engerbretson.

BACKLAND 101 W – $900

Built for female ski tourers seeking freeride adventure, the ambitious Atomic Backland 101 W is driven to explore, climb and descend with commanding confidence. Featuring the same construction as the wider Backland 108 W, the ski employs FreeTour Profile to create a touring ski with serious downhill power. A poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore provides the ideal balance of low weight and optimum performance and the three-dimensional HRZN 3D tip increases surface area for better float in deeper snow conditions.

Powder Rocker delivers prominent tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot for effortless, playful handling in deep powder, crud, and chop. A reinterpretation of the original Backland, this ski is built with more low-carbon raw materials, more wood and less fiberglass, metal, and resin to reduce CO₂ equivalent emissions by 26% (compared with the Backland 100, 2022). Developed with input from skiers like Amie Engerbretson, it’s the soulful performance and uphill efficiency of the Backland 101 W that keeps her skiing deeper into the mountains.

A new era of freeride touring skis, designed for big mountain adventures. Backland FR skis offer big freeride float and efficient touring in a lightweight, lower-impact construction.

ABOUT ATOMIC

Headquartered in Altenmarkt, Austria, Atomic is the largest ski manufacturer in the world. In the heart of the Alps, the company has been developing and producing technologies for alpine, racing, ski touring, and cross-country skiing for more than 60 years. ATOMIC Austria GmbH is part of the Amer Group and employs around 750 people. As a market leader in quality and technological innovation, the company sells its products worldwide in 49 countries. With its passion for skiing, the brand aims to create a better experience for skiers of all skill levels. For more information visit ATOMIC.COM