About Us
Our Story
Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry was founded with a simple mission: to bring the best backcountry skiing and cycling gear to passionate adventurers. What started as a small shop in Carbondale, Colorado, has since grown into a community-driven hub for ski touring, splitboarding, telemark skiing, and cycling enthusiasts.
The Beginning
The company was founded in 2012 by a group of dedicated backcountry skiers who saw a need for a shop that focused specifically on human-powered adventure. The original Carbondale location quickly became a gathering place for local skiers looking for the best gear, expert advice, and a sense of camaraderie.
Expansion and Growth
With the growing popularity of backcountry skiing, Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry expanded beyond Carbondale, opening additional locations in Avon, Denver, Willits, Silverthorne, Aspen and even Seattle. Each shop offers not only the best gear but also a place where backcountry enthusiasts can connect, share experiences, and gain expert insights.
Beyond Skiing – Embracing Cycling with Basalt Bike & Ski
Recognizing that many backcountry skiers are also passionate cyclists, Cripple Creek expanded into cycling when we partnered with Basalt Bike & Ski, and now offer high-quality road, gravel, and mountain biking gear.
We believe that everyone deserves to experience the thrill of biking and skiing, and the quality and range of our products reflects that. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, we have something for you. This addition has allowed us to support our customers year-round, no matter the season.
Today
Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry is now a leading name in the backcountry skiing and cycling world. We continue to provide expert knowledge, high-quality gear, and the best customer service to help adventurers explore the mountains safely and efficiently. Our commitment to the community remains strong, and we regularly host events, demos, and educational clinics to support both seasoned and aspiring backcountry enthusiasts.
Services
In addition to our wide range of products, we offer bike and ski rentals, as well as tuning and repair services. Our bike and ski techs are trained in the latest technologies, from electronic shifting, to e-bike maintenance, suspension and more. We pride ourselves in quick turnaround and quality service and we do everything we can to make sure every costumer leaves the store satisfied. Biking and skiing are a lot more fun when your equipment is dialed!
E-Bike Specialists
E-bikes are the fastest growing category in cycling and we pride ourselves in one of the best E-bike selections in Colorado. Whether you're looking for a commuter to replace hours spent in your car, a mile-crushing e-road or gravel bike, or a race-ready Enduro E-mountain bike, we have something for you. Our bike techs are trained to service batteries and motors to keep you cruising wherever the road or trail leads you.
Road, Gravel and Mountain
In addition to our specialization in electric bikes, we offer a wide range of gravel, road, and mountain bikes from top brands, including Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Pivot, Transition, Open, Pinarello, Cervelo, Yeti many more.
Our selection of gravel bikes encompasses all variety of riding ambitions, from gravel races, multi-day bike packs, or mixed road exploring. We offer several road bike options, from entry-level cruisers to lightweight top-of-the-line race bikes. Our mountain bike selection meets the various kinds of rides there are to do in Colorado––from hardtails to full suspension, sub-20-pound Cross Country race bikes to playful, versatile Trail bikes to hard charging Enduro and Downhill crushers, we've got what you're looking for.
Thanks for choosing Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry! We can't wait to get you set up on your next (or first) perfect bike.