The 2025 version of the Backcountry X-RS may be the most diverse rendition of the crossover model – ever! By special ordering this model you can have a sled that is so close to a pure mountain sled all it needs is a few decals stuck on its skin to set it apart. On the other hand, you can order up a Backcountry that absolutely dominates in a trail setting.
First, the ultimate XR-S mountain climber: Simply check the boxes for the 154-inch x 16-inch track with 2.0 or 2.5-inch lugs. You could build it with either the 850 E-TEC or the 850 E-TEC Turbo R, both with pDrive clutching and it would come with the narrow 39-inch ski-stance and DSX-2 deep snow (wider) skis.
Honestly, this sled will go anywhere you could imagine taking the most dedicated mountain sled. It would have the cMotion uncoupled crossover skid and not the pivoting tMotion X design used on almost all Summits. Take it down a notch and build the same sled with a 146 x 15-wide track and you’d still be comfortable in the most vertical territory.
Then there’s the trail version of the BC X-RS. Build this one with the 146-inch, 15-wide track with 1.6-inch lugs wrapped around the cMotion and, if you go for the wider 43-inch ski-stance you get the newest RAS RX front end and the 2-step keel Pilot RX skis.
This version is still completely competent off-trail but its on-trail handling is a full cut above any former Backcountry model. Both 850 E-TEC engines are available and pDrive is standard. Pro-36 3-position KYB’s are used at the skis on all X-RS Backcountry’s and two Pro 40 EA3s reside in the skid.
Ski-Doo has attempted to cover all the bases with the desires of the most serious crossover owners. To fine-tune your X-RS for the way you ride, you’ll need to be intentional with how you order it, though.
There’s such a wide range of options and features here, you could miss the mark and end up with a sled that’s just a smidge away from perfect for you.
