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Avalanche Safety Gear: What's Required and What's Recommended? - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Avalanche Safety Gear: What's Required and What's Recommended?

July 07, 2023 — Staff All
Tags: Avalanche Education The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
5 Essential Upgrades to Boost Your Splitboarding Efficiency - Cripple Creek Backcountry

5 Essential Upgrades to Boost Your Splitboarding Efficiency

July 06, 2023 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Splitboarding The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
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
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
Why Every Skier Should Consider Buying an Uphill Setup - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Why Every Skier Should Consider Buying an Uphill Setup

November 10, 2019 — Accumula Collaborator
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
Sizing and Choosing the Right Climbing Skin for Alpine Touring - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Sizing and Choosing the Right Climbing Skin for Alpine Touring

October 23, 2019 — Staff All
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge Ski Touring The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
Choosing the Right Ski Touring Backpack - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Choosing the Right Ski Touring Backpack

October 15, 2019 — Staff All
Tags: Gear Guide Ski Touring Splitboarding The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
Safety Resources for Skiing in the Backcountry - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Safety Resources for Skiing in the Backcountry

October 08, 2019 — Staff All
Tags: Avalanche Education Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
How to Dress for Ski-Touring - Cripple Creek Backcountry

How to Dress for Ski-Touring

September 28, 2019 — Staff All
Tags: Gear Guide Ski Touring Splitboarding The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide
Climbing Skins: 5 Myths Debunked - Cripple Creek Backcountry

Climbing Skins: 5 Myths Debunked

September 14, 2019 — Thomas Bull
Tags: Backountry Ski/Ride Knowledge The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide