Must-see shopping in Northern Colorado

  • Estes Park Mountain Shop

    Estes Park

    For very high-end technical gear, you'll want to rent in Denver or Boulder, but if you're heading into the woods for a couple days, these guys have sturdy…

  • Cupboard

    Northern Colorado

    This is the biggest kitchen supply store in northern Colorado and as such is filled with every cooking thingamajig under the sun, plus lots of local…

  • Ski Haus

    Steamboat Springs

    After fitting skis for four decades, this place is the first and last stop for many snow-bound visitors. You can rent top-quality gear here, or buy used…

  • F.M. Light & Sons

    Steamboat Springs

    This cowboy shop has been hawking Stetsons since 1905. There's a great collection of boots and other gear. You will see F.M. signs up and down the…

  • Jax Outdoor Gear

    Northern Colorado

    Half camping outfitter, half army-surplus store, Jax is Fort Collins’ most well-rounded outdoor supplier – a place where you can buy a fishing rod, a…

  • MacDonald Book Shop

    Estes Park

    You can hunker down here with a collection of topographical maps and regional titles to help plan your trip into the park. The book selection is good and…

  • Urbane

    Steamboat Springs

    No doubt the hippest clothing store on the Western Slope, Urbane stocks cool urban threads for men and women. It’s a great little store and the perfect…

  • Off the Beaten Path

    Steamboat Springs

    Among the crowded stacks and sharp fragrance of brewing coffee beans, patrons browse for books on local history and light vacation reads. The staff picks…

  • Never Summer Mountain Products

    Northern Colorado

    This super friendly shop offers excellent information on area hikes. It is also the only spot to rent bear canisters ($5) and cross-country skis or…

  • Golden Leaf

    Steamboat Springs

    This dispensary just outside the main town center has plenty of options for edibles, vapes and good old-fashioned grass.

  • Boomerang Sports Exchange

    Steamboat Springs

    If you are minding your budget, the deals at this used-sporting-goods shop can be amazing. It’s a very mixed bag and the quality of gear depends a lot on…

  • Outdoor World

    Estes Park

    Come in for rental gear including tents ($15 to $20), backpacks ($5 to $10), sleeping bags ($10), strollers ($10), snowshoes ($8) and more. This is also a…

  • White Balcony

    Northern Colorado

    Knickknacks and off-beat collectibles are given artful attention at this unique downtown shop. It’s a great place to get a one-of-a-kind gift; there are…

  • Earthwood Collections

    Estes Park

    This quiet shop has a good collection of ceramics, oils and glasswork from artisans across the US and Colorado.