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Kid's Touring Gear: An Updated Guide for How to Get Kids Out Ski Touring - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Kid's Touring Gear: An Updated Guide for How to Get Kids Out Ski Touring

April 21, 2021 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Gear Guide Ski Touring
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

March 12, 2021 — Alex Popovich
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring
Midseason Gear Checklist: Prevent Gear Malfunctions Rather Than Fix Them - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Midseason Gear Checklist: Prevent Gear Malfunctions Rather Than Fix Them

February 09, 2021 — John Paul
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge
Backcountry Etiquette - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Backcountry Etiquette

December 28, 2020 — Hugh Carey
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring
A How-to Guide for Ski Touring With Kids - Cripple Creek Backcountry

A How-to Guide for Ski Touring With Kids

December 06, 2020 — Slator Aplin
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Gear Guide Ski Touring
Skiing Light and Fast - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Skiing Light and Fast

December 01, 2020 — Slator Aplin
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring
Choosing Your Ski Touring Setup - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Choosing Your Ski Touring Setup

August 15, 2020 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
How to Size an Alpine Touring Boot - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to Size an Alpine Touring Boot

August 14, 2020 — Staff All
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
What's in Your Pack? - Part II: Backcountry Skiing - Cripple Creek Backcountry

What's in Your Pack? - Part II: Backcountry Skiing

May 26, 2020 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring
What's in Your Pack? - Part I: Uphill Resort Skiing - Cripple Creek Backcountry

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

May 14, 2020 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring Splitboarding
Tips & Tricks: Attaching Your Skins with Ease - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Tips & Tricks: Attaching Your Skins with Ease

May 14, 2020 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring
The Voile Ski Strap: Tool of Many Uses - Cripple Creek Backcountry

The Voile Ski Strap: Tool of Many Uses

April 27, 2020 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge