The K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Skis are the workhorse of the ladies' all-mountain lineup, and a huge favorite among patrollers and instructors. It's easy to see why: they're wide enough to handle deep days, narrow enough to snap off quick fall line turns at will, and damp enough to keep your teeth from chipping on chattery ice. K2 keeps the edge hold intact with a solid Aspen Veneer Core and beefed-up PowerWall sidewalls, and you can credit the Titanal Y-Beam for the smoothness and composure at speed and in the chop. If you seek a one-ski solution to all your resort needs, this has got to be it.