A collaborative effort between Backcountry and DPS, the Backcountry x DPS Nebo 2020—named for the highest peak in the Wasatch, the home range of both brands—is built to handle it all. The ski utilizes DPS’ Tour 1 construction as a base, with a balsa wood core, fiberglass and prepreg carbon fiber laminates. However the ski employs thicker prepreg carbon and dampening materials, more like DPS’ Alchemist collection, in order to create a stiffer ski better engineered to handle high-speed skiing in variable conditions.

FREESKIER tester thoughts: “It would work great everywhere and anywhere. One of the best skis I’ve ever skied.”

“Great touring ski, solid in the variable and corn.”

Explore the 2020 FREESKIER Buyer’s Guide