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Outdoor Gear Guide

Whether it's skiing, hiking, biking or fishing, any outdoor activity is nearby when you are in Boulder. Before you begin your next adventure, you need to have the proper gear. Luckily, downtown Boulder has you covered with a curated outdoor gear guide that will help you find your equipment needs from the East End to the West End of our downtown district! 

1

University Bicycles

839 Pearl St

The first stop on the outdoor gear tour is University Bicycle. The shop has a wide collection of new and used bikes that are available for purchase (or rent). They have bikes for any type of ride- from mountain biking to riding on the street. Not to mention plenty of accessories to keep you comfortable on your next ride!

University Bicycles

2

Burton

1048 Pearl St

Come on into Burton for the best snowboard gear around! Burton has super warm jackets, snow-pants, gloves and outerwear in a variety of styles. Where Burton really makes their mark is with their amazing snowboards, bindings and boots that are a necessity for any shredder in Colorado!

Burton

3

Fjällräven Boulder

1048 Pearl St

Up next on the outdoor gear guide is Fjällräven. Stop in for a great selection of hiking or climbing apparel and gear. In addition, Fjällräven's amazing backpacks, durable pants and shorts are exactly what you need for your next adventure!

Fjällräven Boulder

4

Norrøna

1130 Pearl St

Located on the 1100 block of the Pearl Street Mall, Norrøna has you covered for biking, hiking and skiing equipment needs. Norrøna makes awesome lightweight shorts and t-shirts that will definitely take care of any condition you could encounter on the trail. They also have the warmest down jackets and snow-pants that will keep you comfortable even on the coldest and windiest days on the mountain.

Norrøna

5

The North Face

1129 Pearl St

It wouldn't be an outdoor gear guide without going to North Face. North Face will undoubtedly have what you need for whatever outdoor activity you plan on doing in Boulder. They specialize in making airy shirts, shorts and pants that are all perfect for your next hike or bike ride. North Face also makes a variety of terrific skiwear that will keep you snug in any conditions this winter.

The North Face

6

prAna

1147 Pearl St

Head to prAna for an amazing assortment of hiking and climbing apparel. PrAna's claim to fame is high-performance rock climbing shorts, pants and tops that will withstand the toughest conditions. Their climbing clothing is perfect for a day of hiking, climbing or really any outdoor activity in nature.

prAna

7

Helly Hansen

1207 Pearl St

Head to Helly Hansen for stylish skiing equipment. Check out their ski jackets and snow-pants that are extremely warm and will surely keep you comfortable all winter long! They also have a great selection of durable backpacks that are awesome for any activity.

Helly Hansen

8

Zeal Optics

1230 Spruce St

ZEAL Optics have a wide selection of high quality sunglasses that are made for being outdoors. Their sunglasses are perfect for any outdoor activity no matter the season. For winter ZEAL has amazing ski goggles that are made for the harshest conditions out there!

Zeal Optics

9

Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary & Supply

1227 Spruce St

Next on the Outdoor Gear Guide is Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary & Supply. Stop in to pick up ingredients to make your own sunscreen! They have all the supplies needed to keep you safe from the sun.

Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary & Supply

10

Pedestrian Shops

1425 Pearl St

Pedestrian Shops is the stop for the proper shoes to guide you on your future outdoor experiences. Check out their hiking or athletic shoes that are made for being outside in Boulder. Pedestrian Shops also has a variety of hiking socks that are a necessity for when you are on the trail!

Pedestrian Shops

11

Black Diamond

1427 Pearl St

Head to Black Diamond for backpacking, climbing and skiing needs. They specializes in climbing gear and carry everything from harnesses, rappel devices, carabiners, shoes, backpacks and more. They also make amazing backcountry ski gear from beacons, probes, packs and bindings, not to mention gear for the less extreme skiers such as jackets, gloves and snow-pants.

Black Diamond

12

MontBell

1500 Pearl St

MontBell on the East End has a tremendous selection of hiking, camping and climbing gear. They have plenty of backpacks, tents and camping accessories to complete any camping adventure, as well as lightweight and breathable clothes that are perfect for your next hike!

MontBell

13

Stio

1505 Pearl St

Stio has you covered for your cycling, fishing, hiking and skiing needs. Stio's lightweight shorts, t-shirts and pullovers are perfect for your next adventurous excursion Stio's jackets, snow-pants, sweaters, socks and more gear will certainly keep you warm and comfortable on the mountain.

Stio

14

Backcountry

1537 Pearl St

Next on the Trail is the successful online retailer, Backcountry. It doesn't matter what activity you plan on doing in Boulder, Backcountry's first brick and mortar will have whatever equipment you need. In the summer, they feature a great selection of fishing, hiking and camping gear that is hard to beat, while in the winter they carry a variety of gloves, jackets and snow-pants that every skier or snowboarder needs!

Backcountry

15

Patagonia

1630 Pearl Street

No matter the season, Patagonia has you covered. Patagonia's breathable shirts, pants and shorts are not only stylish, but eco-friendly as well. On the other hand, it is hard to be much warmer on the mountain with their toasty ski jackets, snow-pants, down jackets and layers. You also can not go wrong with their wide variety of backpacks and duffle-bags that are perfect for your next backpacking trip or flight.

Patagonia

16

Rapha

1815 Pearl St

Rapha Boulder, located at the east end of Pearl Street, offers near-instant access to some of the country’s best riding along with fine coffee, race viewings, events, and the full range of Rapha clothing and accessories.

Rapha

17

Rocky Mountain Anglers

1904 Arapahoe Ave

Rocky Mountain Anglers is your one-stop-shop for everything fly fishing. From rods, reels, flies or just some fishing clothes, Rocky Mountain Anglers has it covered. Stop in to set up a guided trip or an instruction class to learn the technique and have an awesome time on the water!

Rocky Mountain Anglers

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Front Range Anglers

2344 Pearl St

The last stop on the Outdoor Gear Guide is Front Range Anglers. They a huge selection of fishing equipment from rods, reels and flies. Front Range Anglers also offers amazing beginner classes and guided trips in Boulder that are perfect for the beginner fisherman!

Front Range Anglers

19

Cotopaxi

1102 Pearl St

Cotopaxi creates sustainably designed outdoor gear that fuels both adventure and global change, by dedicating a percentage of their revenues to nonprofits working to improve the human condition.

Cotopaxi

20

Himali

1418 Pearl St

HIMALI creates premium mountaineering apparel and gives back to the Nepali community. Founded off the spirit of adventure, this gear equips anyone journeying into the wild.

Himali

21

Nomad Boulder

2050 Broadway

Nomad is a mountain lifestyle retailer with a love for the outdoors and comfortable clothing. They carry brands like SANUK, Life is Good, Cotopaxi, Proof Sunglasses, TenTree and many others in addition to their own exclusive brand Nomad.

Nomad Boulder