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Best of Women's Ski Touring Boots 2026

Best of Women's Ski Touring Boots 2026

It's never been a better time to be a woman who likes to ski tour. Each year, more brands release...
Best of Touring Skis of 2025

Best of Touring Skis of 2025

Our Top Picks from Cripple Creek Backcountry Another winter is on the horizon and our stoke is high for early...
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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...
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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...
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5 Essential Upgrades to Boost Your Splitboarding Efficiency - Cripple Creek Backcountry

5 Essential Upgrades to Boost Your Splitboarding Efficiency

From DIY kits to sketchy constructions, Splitboarding has had its...
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Totally Deep Podcast 108: Reconnecting with Cody Townsend - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Totally Deep Podcast 108: Reconnecting with Cody Townsend

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Cody Townsend back...
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Totally Deep Podcast Episode 106: Jeremy Jones and the Art of Shralpinism - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Totally Deep Podcast Episode 106: Jeremy Jones and the Art of Shralpinism

In Episode 106 of Totally Deep, snowboarder Jeremy Jones, a...
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Lessons Learned From Calling For Help

By Bergen Tjossem It was dark and exceptionally cold when the...
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Spring Ski Tuning Tips for Backcountry Touring

Spring is arguably the best time for backcountry and ski...
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Cripple Creek Backcountry combines with Basalt Bike and Ski - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Cripple Creek Backcountry combines with Basalt Bike and Ski

We are incredibly excited to announce our merger with Basalt...
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How to Size an Alpine Touring Ski - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to Size an Alpine Touring Ski

The ski touring industry is growing faster and faster. With...
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Top Backcountry Ski Bindings for the 24/25 Season - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Top Backcountry Ski Bindings for the 24/25 Season

With backcountry skiing going mainstream in the last decade, the...
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Top Splitboard Picks for Winter 2022/23 - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Top Splitboard Picks for Winter 2026!

Top Splitboard Picks of 2026 The tide is changing and...
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Ski Top Sheet Damage and Repair - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Ski Top Sheet Damage and Repair

Our resident ski and board tech Angus talks about the...
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