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Skiing Light and Fast

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...
Splitboarding Hardboots

Splitboarding Hardboots

How to choose a boot for Hardboot Splitboading True to our dedication, Cripple Creek Backcountry is here to demystify hardboot splitboarding....
Sunlight moonlight race and group skinning

Moonlight Series: Race & Group Skins

The Moonlight series at Sunlight Mountain is back for the 4th year! We have tried many iterations of "town series"...

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Top Backcountry Ski Bindings for the 23/24 Season - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Top Backcountry Ski Bindings for the 24/25 Season

With backcountry skiing going mainstream in the last decade, the...
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Top Splitboard Picks for Winter 2022/23 - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Top Splitboard Picks for Winter 2022/23

The tide is changing and winter is coming! It’s time...
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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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