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Museum of women's ski touring boots over the years

Museum of Best Women's Ski Touring Boots Over the Years

Each year we get stoked over and over again about the new season's lineup of ski touring boots. And although each...
Cripple Creek Shop Updates: Fall 2023 - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Cripple Creek Shop Updates: Fall 2023

It's been a big summer for us! With the merger of Cripple Creek and Basalt Bike and Ski, we've been...
Our Top Alpine Touring Skis for 2023/24 Season - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Our Top Alpine Touring Skis for 2023/24 Season

The breadth of backcountry skis is staggering, with nearly every big ski brand producing its own touring skis. From carbon...

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A Commitment to Year Round Endurance Pursuits: CCBC Provides Summer Gear - Cripple Creek Backcountry

A Commitment to Year Round Endurance Pursuits: CCBC Provides Summer Gear

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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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Splitboarding Tips and Tricks - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Splitboarding Tips and Tricks

When you are just starting out splitboarding, riding down is...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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How to Prepare for the Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to Prepare for the Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race

The Power of Four ski mountaineering race is a legendary...
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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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Cripple Creek Backcountry + Gear Washers - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Cripple Creek Backcountry + Gear Washers

We have a guest post from Anabelle at Gear Washers....
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