Featuring a full laminated woodcore and lightweight cap construction, the Elan Karakorum is designed to help intermediate-level backcountry skiers take their skills to the next level. If you are an advanced skier but a first-timer in the backcountry, the Karakorum is an excellent entry-level set up that will help you save energy for gnarly descents. With fiberglass running through the core, the Karakorum has energy and pop on every turn.