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Elk Mountain Grand Traverse: Insider's Gear Guide 2025

Elk Mountain Grand Traverse: Insider's Gear Guide 2025

Get the inside scoop on the Grand Traverse Gear Guide. Our recommendations are perfect for anyone hoping to race the GT or...
Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Training Preparation Tips - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Training Preparation Tips

Cripple Creek Backcountry partners with AMGA-accredited guiding service Aspen Expeditions to offer comprehensive avalanche education and companion rescue training. We've...
A Buyer's Guide to Avalanche Airbags - Cripple Creek Backcountry

A Buyer's Guide to Avalanche Airbags

If you are in the market for your first avalanche airbag or want to update your outdated pack, it may...

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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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Ski touring guide 2025 - backcountry skier ascending snowy mountain slope with touring gear

The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide

What is ski touring? As long as humans have lived...
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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 2022/23

The tide is changing and winter is coming! It’s time...
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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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New Touring Boots for the 23-24 season - Cripple Creek Backcountry

New Touring Boots for the 23-24 season

This season marks a sweet spot in the world of...
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Backcountry Skiing Pre-Season Checklist - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Backcountry Skiing Pre-Season Checklist

Is your gear ready for the season? A few simple...
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Capitol Peak in a Day via The Standard Route - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Capitol Peak in a Day via The Standard Route

Capitol Peak is infamous among Colorado Fourteeners. This summer climb...
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Elk Mountain Grand Traverse: Preparation and Race-Day Strategy - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Elk Mountain Grand Traverse: Preparation and Race-Day Strategy

Paul Hamilton was an absolute Cripple Creek Backcountry Legend. He...
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Mountain Biking Pre-ride Checklist - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Mountain Biking Pre-ride Checklist

Printable Pre-ride Checklist So you picked up a new mountain...
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