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Colorado's 54 14ers (peaks that rise above 14,000 feet) have long been a lofty goal for ski mountaineers who took aim at the benchmark of climbing and skiing them all. Only six have done it. Traditionally, skiers have had an advantage over snowboarders: two skis on which to attach skins and climb the snow.

Splitboards have helped to even out the playing field, so it's no surprise that the feat was finally accomplished by a rider. 32-year-old Jarrett Luttrell became the first snowboarder to bag all 54 peaks,  finishing up last month with one of the most iconic of all: Long's Peak. He was equipped with a 159-inch splitboard from Silverton-based Venture Snowboards.

Interestingly enough, Luttrell completed the feat on the same day as Christy Mahon, the first woman to complete all 54.

Congratulations Jarrett and thanks for paving the way for us one-plankers!

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