K2 Gotback (2011)

Like the rest of K2’s Backside series, the GotBack is optimized for back- and sidecountry use, featuring tip and tail holes to accommodate K2 climbing skins (sold separately). It’s a true one-ski quiver for Western slopes and snow, with a rockered tip that eats up crud and planes over powder and chop with ease. With its huge, easy-to-find sweet spot, it’s a friendly companion for women graduating to their first wide skis. Hardpack performance was top-notch; it carves fast, fun GS turns with spunk and rebound.