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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...
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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 thought: I should do more to prepare for ski season...
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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. From cleaning and lubrication to professional service recommendations, ensure your...
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Top Splitboard Picks for Winter 2022/23 - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Top Splitboard Picks for Winter 2026!
Top Splitboard Picks of 2026 The tide is changing and...
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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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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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