Clip in and hike up on Volkl’s latest Rise Above 88 Ski. With a lightweight construction, an early rise tip, and a moderate waist, the Rise Above 88 embodies the epitome of a touring performer and sports an array of functional features to back it all up. Its Hybrid Multi-Layer Wood Core delivers an excellent balance between uphill maneuverability and downhill power, while its 3D Radius Sidecut amplifies adaptability in a vastly changing, high-alpine environment. With surprising resiliency in wind-blown conditions and striking agility through narrow passages, this 3D Radius technology allows the Rise Above 88 to outperform many others in an unpredictable backcountry environment. Complete with a narrower waist under the boot and moderate shaping in the tip and tail, the Rise Above 88 requires far less effort to remain controlled. Steady, smooth, and impressively ambitious, few are more touring-centric than Volkl’s Rise Above 88 Ski.