The 2026 Blizzard Zero G 88 W is an ultralight 88-mm-waisted touring ski built around Blizzard's Trueblend Tour 2.0 woodcore. With a multi-radius Sidecut and a paulownia-and-poplar core, it's a versatile alpine touring ski for serious uphill missions where you still need to shred on the way down.

Why we like it:

The ash insert under the binding is the detail that elevates this ski. It adds the kind of damping and stability that lets a true sub-1100-gram touring ski feel composed at speed, which is the holy grail for skiers who tour seriously but don't want to settle for a chattery downhill experience.

Who it's for:

Advanced through expert touring skiers chasing real backcountry days. Especially well-suited to skiers who care about descent performance as much as climbing efficiency, ski mountaineers, and skiers who want a versatile mid-fat touring ski for everything from spring corn to mid-winter powder.

Highlights:

The Trueblend Tour 2.0 woodcore is what keeps this ski feathery on the climb. Blizzard pairs ultralight paulownia with stronger poplar in a precise ratio, putting structure underfoot where you need stability and softer tips and tails where lighter flex helps with turn initiation. The ash insert sits strategically under the binding, providing torsional rigidity and power transmission without the nervousness of a carbon layup. The 5 Radius Sidecut divides the ski into varying-radius zones, blending edge grip on icy terrain with smoother transitions through the tip and tail. Early rise tip and tail with camber underfoot keeps the platform versatile across snow conditions, from refrozen morning skin tracks to spring corn to fresh powder.

Things to consider:

The Zero G 88 W is purpose-built for touring, not for inbounds skiing at high speeds. Skiers who tour rarely or want a more chargeable ski for resort days should look at one of Blizzard's resort-focused all-mountain options.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to length. Stick to your usual touring length, or size down for maximum uphill efficiency on long approaches.