Backcountry Blog

Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Training Preparation Tips 0

Cripple Creek Backcountry partners with AMGA-accredited guiding service Aspen Expeditions to offer comprehensive avalanche education and companion rescue training. We've written a blog post to give you some tips to best prepare for an introductory avalanche education course.

Jan 12, 2021
Alex Popovich
Tags: Avalanche Education Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge

A Buyer's Guide to Avalanche Airbags 0

If you are in the market for your first avalanche airbag or want to update your outdated pack, it may seem like a daunting task with the increased amount of options to choose from. To make the decision a bit easier, we broke down some of the key concepts to know about avalanche airbags and what to consider when shopping for a new one.

Jan 05, 2021
Alex Popovich
Tags: Avalanche Education Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge

Top 5 Additions to your Snow Study Kit 1

Whether you're looking to nerd out on snow, or simply trying to determine if a slope is safe to ski, these items are essential for your Snow Kit! ...

Mar 30, 2020
Staff All
Tags: Avalanche Education

Early Season Snow and Inevitable Facets 0

Early season snow should get you excited, but it should also keep you on your toes. In Colorado, the first significant snowfall of the year typica...

Nov 07, 2019
Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Avalanche Education

Avalanche Safety Gear: What's Required and What's Recommended? 0

Beacon, shovel, probe are a must- but what else will help keep you safe in the backcountry? The words ‘beacon, shovel, probe’ are synonymous with a...

Oct 21, 2019
Staff All
Tags: Avalanche Education The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide

Safety Considerations for Skiing in the Backcountry 0

PC: Evan Green I love skiing but I don't want to risk my life to do it. How can I stay safe while still enjoying the backcountry? Skiing or riding...

Oct 08, 2019
Staff All
Tags: Avalanche Education Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide

"Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain": Takeaways 0

Three takeaways from reading Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain for a third time It’s dumping and I’m not afraid to say it: I’m pretty notorious...

Nov 17, 2018
Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Avalanche Education

CAIC Extends Daily Statewide Forecast 0

In a typical winter spring conditions means better stability and less avalanche danger for backcountry travelers. However, this is not a typical w...

Apr 18, 2018
Doug Stenclik
Tags: Avalanche Education

Gear Review: 2018 Avalanche Airbags 0

Anytime you're heading into the backcountry, you should carry a beacon, shovel, probe and an airbag pack. Here's a roundup of the top selling avalanche airbag packs out there.

Dec 13, 2017
Randy Young
Tags: Avalanche Education

Avalanche Awareness Month: Know Before You Go (Recap) 0

Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program developed to help you see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches.