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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 the snowpack transitions to a more predicable melt/freeze cycle, the weather...
5 Essential Upgrades to Boost Your Splitboarding Efficiency - Cripple Creek Backcountry

5 Essential Upgrades to Boost Your Splitboarding Efficiency

From DIY kits to sketchy constructions, Splitboarding has had its difficulties in the past. Here are 5 upgrades that make...

Lessons Learned From Calling For Help

By Bergen Tjossem It was dark and exceptionally cold when the three of us left the hut at 5 am on...

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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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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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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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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 Etiquette - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Backcountry Etiquette

The snow is falling, the resorts are questionable, and you’re...
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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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How to Size an Alpine Touring Boot - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to Size an Alpine Touring Boot

Alpine Touring Boots Should Make Your Feet Happy  On an...
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What's in Your Pack? - Part I: Uphill Resort Skiing - Cripple Creek Backcountry

What's in Your Pack? - Part I: Uphill Resort Skiing

What to pack for a day of uphill resort skiing?...
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Tips & Tricks: Attaching Your Skins with Ease - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Tips & Tricks: Attaching Your Skins with Ease

This is a place that climbing skins can take you...
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The Voile Ski Strap: Tool of Many Uses - Cripple Creek Backcountry

The Voile Ski Strap: Tool of Many Uses

Backcountry skiing aficionados are typically really into their gear. They know...
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Top 5 Additions to your Snow Study Kit - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Top 5 Additions to your Snow Study Kit

Whether you're looking to nerd out on snow, or simply...
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