Ute Mountaineer is an outdoor specialty store located in downtown Aspen, owned and staffed by passionate outdoor enthusiasts. The store offers a wide range of products, from practical to high-end, suitable for all levels. Customers appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, who provide knowledgeable service and personalized assistance, whether renting gear or seeking advice on hikes. The store is known for its fair prices, easy rental process, and quality equipment, including items for uphill activities and outdoor clothing. Visitors often enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, with friendly staff and even a playful puppy near the rental counter. Overall, Ute Mountaineer is a trusted spot for outdoor gear and guidance in the community.
They have a great selection and I was able to get great advice from staff to find what I needed.
October 2024
Definitely a place to stop by , I recommend a nice sweater it is windy and cool ❤️ but the view is so breathtaking ? I will be coming back when it is full of snow ❤️
September 2024
Super friendly service and great, knowledgeable staff. I rented a bear canister for a trip into the Maroon Bells Snowmass wilderness, and it was easy and reasonably priced.
The Ute Mountaineer in Aspen was, like many shops of its ilk, born of a love for being outdoors. In this case, it started as a dream between two friends who were climbing in Europe one summer, one of whom had already owned the Boulder Mountaineer shop. They opened the new store in 1977, and it's still family run to this day, in the historic Elks Building (once the Aspen Post Office). Their mission extends to the employees they hire, "the people who know and use the gear they sell," and also to their community involvement: The store sponsors and runs several local races throughout the year, and hosts the Banff Mountain film festival.
