The skis that impressed us the most with their balance of skills on hard snow and in powder, in tight terrain and on wide open groomers, made this list of the best all-mountain skis of the year. Lucky for us, we didn’t have to make do with stale powder-it was nuking on the day of our All-Mountain category test. So in Sun Valley, we put the all-mountain skis through the wringer, testing them on groomers, in the bumps, in glades, and even in Sun Valley’s famous Burn zone, where powder stashes can be found days after the last storm. When judging an all-mountain ski, we primarily assess how versatile it is in terms of the type of terrain and snow conditions it can handle. The best all-mountain skis should be able to ski anything on the mountain-and we do mean, anything. (Photo: Ray J. Each ski’s overall score is a product of how 24 testers-a mix of men and women who are all advanced and expert skiers from across the country-scored the ski across nine different skill departments: Versatility, Crud Performance, Stability at Speed, Responsiveness, Carving, Quickness, Forgiveness, Playfulness, and Flotation. They’re listed in ranked order, with the highest performing ski, the 2024 Nordica Enforcer 100, at the top. The unisex all-mountain skis listed below are the cream of this year’s crop-out of 20 unisex all-mountain skis tested over the course of a week at the SKI/Outside 2024 gear test in Sun Valley, Idaho, these are the 13 sticks that impressed testers the most with their ability to tackle everything and anything thrown at them. Related: Looking for the best women’s all-mountain skis of 2024? You’ll find those here. If you’re looking for one ski to do it all, you’ve come to the right place. This means they float in powder, but they still feature enough camber, sidecut, and beefy materials in the core to tackle the groomers and the conditions you’re likely to encounter off-trail at the resort. The skis we test in this category feature wider platforms underfoot-usually between 90mm and 100mm-but aren’t as fat as powder planks. ![]() The all-mountain category is the sweet spot for those who want one ski made to handle every North American ski resort, every day. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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