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Spring Ski Mountaineering Essential Gear - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Spring Ski Mountaineering Essential Gear

Spring is almost here! In backcountry ski world, that means the snowpack transitions to a more predicable melt/freeze cycle, the weather...
The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide - Cripple Creek Backcountry

The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide

What is ski touring? As long as humans have lived in cold climates, they have looked for ways to move...
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 such growth, gear is increasingly improving in terms of price,...

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Gear Review: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Gear Review: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour

The Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour seems to feather the line...
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Kid's Touring Gear: A Guide for How to Get Kids Out Ski Touring - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Kid's Touring Gear: A Guide for How to Get Kids Out Ski Touring

The ski touring industry is growing as fast as ever....
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Mountaineering Gear List - Aconcagua - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Mountaineering Gear List - Aconcagua

Cripple Creek Backcountry can get you situated with the perfect...
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The Two Ski Quiver: The Value of Uphill and Downhill Oriented Touring Skis - Cripple Creek Backcountry

The Two Ski Quiver: The Value of Uphill and Downhill Oriented Touring Skis

What is the best setup for backcountry skiing? Two setups...
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Backcountry Boot Fitting: The Tools Used for Fitting Ski Touring Boots - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Backcountry Boot Fitting: The Tools Used for Fitting Ski Touring Boots

Buying new boots is an exciting process, but it can...
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A Celebration of the Mellow Tour - Cripple Creek Backcountry

A Celebration of the Mellow Tour

We want to show you how to plan a mellow...
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Backcountry Etiquette - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Backcountry Etiquette

The snow is falling, the resorts are questionable, and you’re...
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A How-to Guide for Ski Touring With Kids - Cripple Creek Backcountry

A How-to Guide for Ski Touring With Kids

A guide to keeping your children on the snow and...
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Skiing Light and Fast - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Skiing Light and Fast

Check out Slator's post revealing why you rarely see CCBC...
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How to Size an Alpine Touring Boot - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to Size an Alpine Touring Boot

Alpine Touring Boots Should Make Your Feet Happy  On an...
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Gear Review: Dynastar F-Team Vertical Eagle - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Gear Review: Dynastar F-Team Vertical Eagle

The Dynastar F-Team Vertical Eagle is a tool designed for...
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What's in Your Pack? - Part I: Uphill Resort Skiing - Cripple Creek Backcountry

What's in Your Pack? - Part I: Uphill Resort Skiing

What to pack for a day of uphill resort skiing?...
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