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How to choose an Alpine Touring Binding - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to choose an Alpine Touring Binding

Tech bindings have come a long way in the past decade thanks to an influx of R&D dollars from big...
2025 Boot Wall Carbondale

Best of Alpine Touring Boots 2025

With 100+ years of combined experience across our staff, we've listed out our staff picks for alpine touring boots of...
Next Level Ski Season Prep with Alpine Performance Labs

Next Level Ski Season Prep with Alpine Performance Labs

Every late fall and early winter, I have the same thought: I should do more to prepare for ski season...

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How to choose an Alpine Touring Binding - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to choose an Alpine Touring Binding

Tech bindings have come a long way in the past...
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2025 Boot Wall Carbondale

Best of Alpine Touring Boots 2025

With 100+ years of combined experience across our staff, we've...
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Next Level Ski Season Prep with Alpine Performance Labs

Next Level Ski Season Prep with Alpine Performance Labs

Every late fall and early winter, I have the same...
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2025 backcountry ski swap event with discounted ski equipment and gear

2025 Backcountry Ski Swaps & Demo Sales

Our Backcountry Only Ski Swap is Back It's our biggest...
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End-of-Season Bike Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Bike for Winter - Cripple Creek Backcountry

End-of-Season Bike Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Bike for Winter

Essential checklist for preparing your mountain bike for winter storage....
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Where to Mountain Bike in the Roaring Fork Valley - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Where to Mountain Bike in the Roaring Fork Valley

The Roaring Fork Valley has become a must-ride destination for...
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Where to Road and Gravel Ride in the Roaring Fork Valley - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Where to Road and Gravel Ride in the Roaring Fork Valley

The Roaring Fork Valley is a mecca for year-round outdoor...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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