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Our Top Alpine Touring Skis for 2023/24 Season - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Our Top Alpine Touring Skis for 2023/24 Season

The breadth of backcountry skis is staggering, with nearly every big ski brand producing its own touring skis. From carbon...
Unleash Your Inner Freerider with the ATK Raider Evo Touring Binding - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Unleash Your Inner Freerider with the ATK Raider Evo Touring Binding

When it comes to conquering the untamed terrain of the backcountry, having the right gear can make all the difference....
Avalanche Safety Gear: What's Required and What's Recommended? - Cripple Creek Backcountry

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

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

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Ski Mountaineering in Mexico- Pico de Orizaba - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Ski Mountaineering in Mexico- Pico de Orizaba

When you think of high altitude ski mountaineering missions, Denali,...
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How to Heat Mold Your Ski Touring Boot Liners

Heat molding AT boot liners is a simple process if...
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Feeling the 'Burn- Blackburn Trip Report May 2016 - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Feeling the 'Burn- Blackburn Trip Report May 2016

“…The mountains speak in wholly different accents to those who...
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Spring Skiing on Independence Pass

Redemption on Grizzly Peak.   The Chute on Grizzly Peak...
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Ski Touring in Banff National Park - Wapta Traverse Huts - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Ski Touring in Banff National Park - Wapta Traverse Huts

My parents were a little surprised to see me arrive...
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Last minute gains: Improving Hip Strength and Flexibility - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Last minute gains: Improving Hip Strength and Flexibility

My 2015 trail running season was cut short in late...
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Ski Touring on Mount Hood, South Route - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Ski Touring on Mount Hood, South Route

If you love ski-touring and you haven't made a trip...
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Pearl Couloir Ski Descent Cathedral Peak Colorado - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Pearl Couloir Ski Descent Cathedral Peak Colorado

The Pearl Couloir is an amazing and aesthetic line beginning...
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In Search of Snow - Cripple Creek Backcountry

In Search of Snow

Searching for and finding snow in August in Montezuma Basin...
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Managing Persistent Weak Slabs: Presentation Debrief - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Managing Persistent Weak Slabs: Presentation Debrief

Click to view The first Wednesday of the month the...
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CAIC and Regional Avalanche Forcasting

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) provides an invaluable resource...
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