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Spring Ski Mountaineering Essential Gear - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Spring Ski Mountaineering Essential Gear

July 10, 2023 — Mike Carey
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Gear Guide Ski Touring
The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide - Cripple Creek Backcountry

The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide

October 13, 2022 — Thomas Bull
Tags: Avalanche Education Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring Splitboarding
How to Size an Alpine Touring Ski - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to Size an Alpine Touring Ski

October 09, 2022 — Doug Stenclik
Tags: Gear Guide Ski Touring The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
How to choose an Alpine Touring Binding - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to choose an Alpine Touring Binding

September 28, 2022 — Thomas Bull
Tags: Gear Guide Ski Touring The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
Ski Top Sheet Damage and Repair - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Ski Top Sheet Damage and Repair

September 12, 2022 — Staff All
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring Splitboarding
Backcountry Skiing Pre-Season Checklist - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Backcountry Skiing Pre-Season Checklist

September 02, 2022 — Staff All
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring

How To Pack For A Backcountry Skiing Day Tour

May 24, 2022 — Mike Poleto
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring Splitboarding
Elk Mountain Grand Traverse: Insider's Gear Guide 2024 - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Elk Mountain Grand Traverse: Insider's Gear Guide 2024

February 20, 2022 — Doug Stenclik
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring Skimo Race
Opportunities for Women in the Backcountry - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Opportunities for Women in the Backcountry

December 02, 2021 — Sarah Moore
Tags: Avalanche Education Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring Splitboarding
Winter 2021/2022 Top Picks: Ski Touring Boots - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Winter 2021/2022 Top Picks: Ski Touring Boots

August 05, 2021 — Alex Popovich
Tags: Ski Touring
What's in Your Pack - Part III: Overnight Hut Trip - Cripple Creek Backcountry

What's in Your Pack - Part III: Overnight Hut Trip

June 30, 2021 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring Splitboarding
Gear Review: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Gear Review: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour

May 07, 2021 — Jewel Campbell
Tags: Gear Reviews Ski Touring