Atomic Backland 109 Review | 2025 Forecast Ski Test

ATOMIC BACKLAND 109
Category: Touring
Gender: Unisex
Abilities: Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Lengths: 176, 184, 189
Length Tested: 184
Dimensions: 135/109.5/124
Turn Radius: 19m
Weight: 1,540g @ 184 (per ski)
Core: Ultra Light Wood Core
MSRP: $999.99 CAD
More Info: atomic.com

The Atomic Backland 109 is a light, stable, touring-focused ski that performed as enjoyably as I expected it to. It has a soft and absorbing tip, responsive waist and stiff tail that allowed for critical turn control when I needed it most. This ski floated and carved through fresh snow with ease, and inspired confidence once slough started following me down some of the tighter terrain features I tested it in. On groomed runs, it carved incredibly well with solid edge-to-edge transitions, and on the few runs that I encountered moguls, its soft tip absorbed the majority of the impact and I was able to ski at my regular pace without any negative side effects. I can't wait to spend more time on this ski where it belongs—in the backlands. —Mike Flood

Reviewer: Mike Flood
Age: 51
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 203 lbs
Occupation: Owner of Rossland Lumber Hardware Store
Years Skiing: 42
Preferred Ski: 184-191cm Length / 105-115mm Underfoot
Preferred Terrain / Conditions: Trees & Steeps / Powder

Location: Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C., Canada