Best Women's All Mountain Skis 2024

The Elan Ripstick 94 W is an excellent one-ski quiver for a woman who wants to ski everywhere the mountain has to offer. Thanks to the left-right specific design of these skis, they are easy to maneuver and turn both on and off piste. They are lightweight yet very stable. These skis offer "power steering" when carving, meaning they make rhythmic turns with ease with very little input required.

The Santa Ana 88 was a fabulous combination of groomer ripper and yet damp in some uneven terrain. It's the ideal tool for someone looking for power and precision either on the east coast as an all mountain ski, or in the west for those firmer snow days! It's agile in trees, holds a great edge on groomers, and feels very intuitive.

The Black Pearl 97 is a great ski for hard-charging ladies looking for a supportive and stable ski to race down steeps, groomers, powder, and crud. The carbon and fiberglass laminates in this ski provide great dampening on hardpack, and are burly enough to bust through any variable, choppy snow while still giving the skier a smooth ride. The 97mm waist width gives it some good float on new snow, so for advanced and expert skiers who ski a little on trail, a little off trail, not many trees, and mostly like going fast, this ski is the perfect option.

The Santa Ana 98 is a great ski for intermediate to expert skiers who like to go fast all over the mountain no matter the condition or terrain. The wider waist width and low weight keep the ski on top of fresh powder, while Nordica's Terrain Specific Metal and the carbon stringers keep the ski stiff and stable when carving on edge or skiing at high speeds. They are a bit heavier than many all-mountain skis, but the added weight makes them burly enough to bust through any kind of snow without bouncing their rider around!

The ARW 96 is a surfy, playful ski that can handle the park, the powder, and the hardpack. The poplar core with stiff ash wood stringers keeps the weight low while maintaining a responsiveness that makes transitioning from turn to turn feel lively yet effortless. The ARW is stiffer than a lot of similar, more playful all mountain skis, which when combined with the bulletproof edge construction, makes this ski tackle carving on ice like its no problem. This is a perfect coast to coast ski for skiers who love powder, but also ski a good amount of ice.

The Line Pandora 94 is great for skiers mainly sticking on trail or in the park and occasionally taking a run through some light new snow. The aspen wood core and thin tip technology keep the weight low, the maneuverability high, and give an energetic feel throughout the entirety of each turn. A perfect and fun daily driver for all mountain skiers in areas with a good amount of new snow, not a ton of ice, who spends more time on trail than off.

Unlike many twin tips, this one holds up at high speed with minimal to no chatter. It's 112 underfoot, but feels far more responsive than that. It's an excellent combination on playfulness and hard charging. This would be an ideal ski for someone who has more of a freeride style but who also wants a powerful, uncompromising ski. It's great in Powder, Trees, bumps, and even groomers

The Head Kore 97 uses a wood and graphene construction that keeps weight low while maintaining stiffness, resulting in an ideal ski for hard-chargers who value maneuverability and responsiveness. They can turn on a dime in trees or moguls, float in a bit of powder, and carve up the groomers. Though their construction doesn't result in a ski that performs super well in crud or chop, they are good for just about everything else. The low weight also makes them a viable option to use as a hybrid resort and backcountry ski.

A bit stiff for newer skiers and a bit soft for experts, the Salomon QST Lumen 98 is an awesome daily driver for just about everyone else. The carbon and wood construction results in a medium flex, low weight, and short turning radius, which allows them to carve well on trail, feel nimble in tighter terrain, and perform well as a touring ski if desired. The 98mm waist width and wide tips also allows for great float in powder. For intermediate to advanced skiers, it's a great ski that will be fun to ride no matter the terrain.

This ski masterfully bridges the gap between an all-mountain and a freeride ski. Its Titanal Y-beam ensures it retains enough stiffness to be both powerful and swift on groomers. However, the rocker present in the tip and tail ensures it remains agile in trees and bumps, and provides the desired float in softer snow. While designed for the advanced to expert level skier, it's fairly accessible even for those newer to handling a slightly heavier ski reinforced with Titanal.

For East Coasters who need a ski that can perform on the icy slopes at home, accompany them to the new snow stashes when they travel out west, and tackle everything in betweenm the Mindbender 89Ti is a great option. The lightweight aspen core, titinal metal beam, and powerful edges make this ski feel confident and stable on ice, while the dramatically wide tips and low weight keep it on top of new snow too. As far as groomer skis that can carve and slash without sacrificing new snow performance, it doesn't get much better than the Mindbender 89Ti.

The Volkl Kenja 88 is a favorite among East Coasters who need a firm edge grip for ice, but still enjoy taking some off trail runs. It is a stiffer ski thanks to its titanal metal frame and carbon components which help it cut through crud and stay stable at higher speeds. The 88mm waist width is great for maintaining turn capabilities on hardpack, while still staying on top of a few inches of new snow. For hard charging skiers looking for a ski that does great on ice, and pretty good on any other terrain, this is the ski.

Blizzard's Sheeva 10 can really handle most any type of skiing, and most any type of terrain. It's stable at high speeds, energetic in turns, and the wider waist width and low weight gives the rider great float in powder. The wood core and carbon components keep the ski slightly stiff without being too demanding, making this ski an accessible option for intermediate skiers who are newer to off piste skiing, or advanced to expert skiers who want a ski they don't have to drive too hard. It's also great for skiers in areas with higher amounts of new snow.

The Icelantic Nomad 105 is an approachable ski for beginners to experts who like a playful ski with good float. The lightweight wood core and dramatically rockered tips make turn initiation feel effortless on groomers, bumps, powder, and everything in between. Many wider all mountain skis require more input from the skier, but not the Nomad 105, making it a great option for newer skiers who don't want to miss out on any powder. For skiers who have no plans of breaking speed records or carving ice, and want an easy cruiser ski for the whole mountain, this is it.

Icelantic is known for their bombproof durability, and the Nia Pro is no exception! Designed by athletes for athletes, this ski is poppy and playful for both in and out of the park. Unique to this line up compared to their other skis, the Nia Pro is fully rockered. This ski is lightweight, allowing it to easily navigate tight spots.

The Head Kore 97 uses a wood and graphene construction that keeps weight low while maintaining stiffness, resulting in an ideal ski for hard-chargers who value maneuverability and responsiveness. They can turn on a dime in trees or moguls, float in a bit of powder, and carve up the groomers. Though their construction doesn't result in a ski that performs super well in crud or chop, they are good for just about everything else. The low weight also makes them a viable option to use as a hybrid resort and backcountry ski.

The 2024 Line Pandora 94s instill confidence in the intermediate skier or progressing free-rider, providing a lightweight ski to pop off jumps and natural features with, and ensuring a stable base upon landing.

The Mindbender 90C Alliance features a lightweight wood core with carbon stringers which delivers a light and forgiving ski that will feel confident navigating all over the resort. It can bust through variable snow without much trouble, hold an edge well on groomers, and cruise in a bit of new snow. They feel really nimble and have a good amount of rebound when transitioning from turn to turn, which make them a really approachable and great option for skiers who are newer to skiing off trail or who spend most of their time on trail.