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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 tour, highlight the merits of casual backcountry skiing, and give...

Skimo Race Calendar and Recommendations

Skimo races are the fastest growing winter endurance challenge in the country, blending uphill fitness and technique with downhill skills...
Skiing Light and Fast - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Skiing Light and Fast

Check out Slator's post revealing why you rarely see CCBC staff our in the mountains on anything but the lightest...

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Mountain Running Packing List - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Mountain Running Packing List

As the snow recedes from the high country, we trade...
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Skiing Mount St. Helens Trip Report - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Skiing Mount St. Helens Trip Report

Mt. Saint Helens rises on the skyline in the Pacific...
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How To Pack For A Backcountry Skiing Day Tour

When heading out of bounds for a day tour, you...
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The Advantages Of Hardboot Splitboarding - Cripple Creek Backcountry

The Advantages Of Hardboot Splitboarding

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Bike to Ski: The Sopris Sprint - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Bike to Ski: The Sopris Sprint

10 years ago when we first announced the idea of...
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Preparing To Race: Five Skimo Gear Tips - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Preparing To Race: Five Skimo Gear Tips

Let's say you walk into a barber shop and there are two barbers standing...
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Snowboard Boots: Soft booting vs. Hard Booting - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Snowboard Boots: Soft booting vs. Hard Booting

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Opportunities for Women in the Backcountry - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Opportunities for Women in the Backcountry

Getting into Backcountry Ski Touring as a Woman Entering the...
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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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