question for ski mountaineers

Since the objective is Volcanoes which have (depending on your timing) a long to very long climb involved, it may be a question of weight being the foremost consideration. On long days, I've been carrying Volkl Norbert Joos & with bindings hit 3lbs 9oz each. They ski well in almost everything and great corn/ firm snow ski but they're a tad skinny. I wouldn't hesitate to take them up a cone. But looking around, there are many good choices with some girth and pretty pared down weight too. I don't personally think much over 90 waist & maybe 125 or so tip would prove a benefit (deep glop the exception). I consider the weight important because long, sometimes committing trips where reserve energy could make a big difference is worth a small compromise in skis. Hope this helps !

Oh, just to clarify a bit, the dimensions I referenced are what I consider appropriate for a 3 season "mountaineering" ski that will handle the higher variabilities in the stretch seasons. If you are just doing Volcanoes, light, modest profile, good lateral stiffness for edgehold, and just soft enough so they aren't "punchy" on the front end. Length can certainly be shorter, just keep stability in mind . Lots of somewhat older, used boards come to mind for this and they'll be reasonable.

Jonn-E, I'm 5'8" and about 165. I'd be willing to take a bigger ski to Adams' south side, for instance, since I'd typically be able to skin the entire way to the summit. Shorter and lighter for a summit ski of Baker or Rainier where the skis are typically going to be on your back for a while and you're going to be carrying a bunch of mountaineering gear as well.