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Kid's Touring Gear: An Updated Guide for How to Get Kids Out Ski Touring - Cripple Creek Backcountry

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

April 21, 2021 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Gear Guide Ski Touring
Mountaineering Gear List - Aconcagua - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Mountaineering Gear List - Aconcagua

April 14, 2021 — Slator Aplin
Tags: Gear Guide Ski Touring
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

March 12, 2021 — Alex Popovich
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring
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

February 16, 2021 — Alex Popovich
Tags: Ski Touring
A Celebration of the Mellow Tour - Cripple Creek Backcountry

A Celebration of the Mellow Tour

January 21, 2021 — Slator Aplin
Tags: Avalanche Education Ski Touring
Backcountry Etiquette - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Backcountry Etiquette

December 28, 2020 — Hugh Carey
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring
A How-to Guide for Ski Touring With Kids - Cripple Creek Backcountry

A How-to Guide for Ski Touring With Kids

December 06, 2020 — Slator Aplin
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Gear Guide Ski Touring
Skiing Light and Fast - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Skiing Light and Fast

December 01, 2020 — Slator Aplin
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring
2021 Alpine Touring Ski Preview - Cripple Creek Backcountry

2021 Alpine Touring Ski Preview

September 16, 2020 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Gear Reviews Ski Touring
Choosing Your Ski Touring Setup - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Choosing Your Ski Touring Setup

August 15, 2020 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
How to Size an Alpine Touring Boot - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to Size an Alpine Touring Boot

August 14, 2020 — Staff All
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
What's in Your Pack? - Part II: Backcountry Skiing - Cripple Creek Backcountry

What's in Your Pack? - Part II: Backcountry Skiing

May 26, 2020 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring