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Backcountry Skiing at Full Cycle Ski

During the peak of the winter season, Full Cycle Bikes transforms into Full Cycle Ski. 
We proudly offer the best selection of backcountry skis and gear in the front range.  

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DPS Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 100
$1,695.00 - $1,695.95
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Ski Boot Fitting at Full Cycle

At Full Cycle, we believe that a properly fitted boot is crucial to perform at your best in the backcountry or on the slopes, uphill or downhill.  Skiing is a dynamic and physically demanding sport that requires precision, control, and comfort. Your ski boots are the direct link between your body and your skis, making them a crucial component of your skiing equipment.

Learn about the Good, Better, Best model we use at Full Cycle to help all levels of skiers, foot types, and budgets find their best boot and fit.


Ski Events

All winter we offer experiential and educational events at the shop and on the mountain for beginners and experts alike.

  • Backcountry Happy Hour Events every Tuesday where you can learn about a variety of topics and engage with the ski community.
  • Backcountry ski demos at Eldora so you can try out gear before you buy.
  • "Office Hours" with ski brand reps so you can learn from experts about their range of products.
  • Want more fun local ski events? Check out Eldora's Event Page for everything happening at our local ski hill!


Check out our Ski Events Calendar

Group Skis at Eldora

All through the winter, join us at Eldora on Friday mornings for a group uphill ski! Open to all ability levels and free of charge, it's the perfect way to meet like-minded people who enjoy the uphill just as much as the downhill. All of our group skis are led by knowledgeable members of our staff, meaning you get to leave the planning to us - just come meet new friends and enjoy the ski. 

We meet at 7am in front of the Indian Peaks Lodge and ski one to two laps depending on available time and the pace of the group. An Eldora uphill pass is required, along with this Essential Gear (below).  Please read our Group Ski Guidelines (below) before attending. 

Group Ski | Essential Gear

  1. Eldora uphill armband, worn in a visible location

  2. Skis mounted with alpine touring (AT) bindings. Brakes or leashes are required to uphill ski at Eldora

  3. Climbing skins cut to your skis

  4. Ski boots with an uphill walk mode

  5. Ski poles

  6. Helmet and sunglasses/goggles

  7. Extra layers for the downhill

  8. Water and snacks

  9. A backpack (to carry it all!)

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Group Ski | Guidelines

  1. Show up on time and prepared! Don’t rely on others for gear, and don’t keep the group waiting. Be ready to support yourself with extra layers, snacks, and water.

  2. Follow all directions given by the group ski leader. They are there to help you stay safe, and facilitate a great experience for everyone in the group.

  3. On the way up, stay to one side of the trail, out of the way of skiers coming down. 

  4. On the way down, ski within your own ability level. Skiing fast is fun, going to the ER is not. 

  5. Be respectful and courteous of other skiers. Remember that you are out there representing both yourself and Full Cycle, so be polite when interacting with other skiers. 

  6. Have fun! We all ski for the love of the sport, so don’t forget to bring the stoke. 

See the Eldora website for more information.

Group Ski: Cancellation Policy

Full Cycle Group Skis at Eldora are dependent on Eldora Uphill Access being open for the day. If Eldora Uphill Access is closed, we cannot host a ski. 

If it is below 0°F or wind gusts are forecasted above 40mph, we will cancel our ski even if uphill is open for the day.

Join Our Backcountry Ski Community:
 Embrace a New Way to Enjoy the Winter in Boulder

If you are like many of us, you still enjoy getting out and riding, even in the cold. But there's something even better to enjoy here in Colorado: sliding around under your own power in the beautiful mountains on skis! 

Now we can help you stay fit all winter long without having to depend on your indoor trainer or riding on icy trails.  

Get ready to learn and enjoy back country ski touring, Alpine Touring ("AT") powder skiing, ski mountaineering, uphill fitness skinning, and even skimo racing,  a popular winter activity for summer-based endurance athletes.

We can help you avoid the crowds and gain the whole experience with brand new, state of the art skis, boots, bindings, skins, gloves, and backcountry safety gear from some of the top brands in the world.  


Full Cycle Café & Bar

Located inside our shop, the Full Cycle Café & Bar features an expertly curated craft beer selection, premium coffee beverages, tasty snacks, and the finest service in town. Before or after outing, we can’t wait to see you.