Touring that starts on a packed approach and ends in untracked snow suits the Rossignol XP 85 well. It sits at the lighter end of Rossignol's metal-edged backcountry line, combining a low-density wood core, a Positrack waxless base, and full steel edges so it climbs efficiently without skins on moderate grades and still grips when the surface firms up. The Xplore binding standard adds lateral stability that older 75mm and NNN-BC setups lack. Long days stay comfortable because the ski never feels like more than the terrain is asking for. [boot PKG overview]