The past several years have seen a topsy-turvy world generally and a boom-bust cycle regarding backcountry skiing/riding business. Doug Stenclik offers insight into the business operations of selling items like touring boots and bindings. Business, when it comes to skins and skimo, for example, isn’t always rainbows and unicorns. There are supply chain snafus, dry winters, and the undeniable fact that backcountry touring requires some know how and elevated heart rates.
The High Route Podcast Episode 26: Backcountry Business with Cripple Creek Backcountry’s Doug Stenclik
That’s him, Doug Stenclik: business owner, boot fitter, and…podcaster. Photo: Cripple Creek Backcountry
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