Aspen
All the outdoor gear you need, plus maps and guidebooks to get you where you want to go. If you're interested in alpine touring (aka AT or 'uphilling')…
Aspen
All the outdoor gear you need, plus maps and guidebooks to get you where you want to go. If you're interested in alpine touring (aka AT or 'uphilling')…
Boulder
A popular herbal apothecary where herbs are sold loose, in lotions and in oils. There are aromatherapy cases of tinctures and expert herbalists to guide…
Boulder
You'll be greeted by a roaring T-Rex as you walk in the door, a perfect introduction to a shop that's all about rocks and minerals. Polished stones are…
Boulder
Though it's a bit removed from the center, first-timers to pot will appreciate the Farm’s spacious waiting area and large supply of paraphernalia and…
Idaho
Rent just about anything outdoor adventure related, from mountain bikes to backpacks to river rafts, wet suits and personal flotation devices. The store…
Wyoming
Wyoming-themed clothing and gifts fill this friendly downtown store, with anything from University of Wyoming Cowboys merchandise to copper and bucking…
Boulder
Tom Peters is the poet proprietor of this funky pile of consistently brainy, soulful books. We’re talking more than 30 Kerouac titles, as well as classics…
Aspen
A sweet and intimate local bookshop, the kind that must survive if humanity is to preserve its literate soul. Little alcoves are stacked with biographies,…
Boulder
The Denver flagship it is not, but the Boulder branch of America’s largest and best outdoor outfitter rents sleeping bags, pads and tents, as well as…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Local honeys in all their glory line the shelves here, with raw, infused, creamy and all manner of other varieties to choose from – perfect for a picnic…
Boulder
Monks chant to the patter of beats overhead as shoppers consider organic-dyed yoga outfits. All the clothes are organized by size – a nice touch – and the…
Boulder
Opened in 1992, this family-owned business specializes in Native American jewelry and collectibles (think pottery and fetishes) from Colorado and the…
Glacier National Park
Just outside the park, about half a mile from the train station on US 2, this is the best one-stop shop for outdoor gear. It rents and sells everything…
Absolute Vinyl Records & Stereo
Boulder
Every town needs a temple to vinyl, a place where chilled-out clerks wipe down wax on Sunday afternoons while listening to classic Memphis blues. Young…
Boulder
Set smack dab in the middle of the Pearl Street Mall, this is where to head for the comfortable kinds of footwear that are staples in earthy Bouldertown…
Montana
Certainly the region's most comprehensive independently owned outdoor shop, Trail Head also has one of the widest selection of rental gear we've seen…
Wyoming
Hidden away on the 1st floor, and connected by a small passage to Night Heron Books & Coffeehouse next door, this fine bookstore has carefully chosen…
Boulder
Extremely popular, this growing regional chain is the place to search for a small-batch habanero hot sauce or to alchemize your own spice rub for your…
Boulder
No question, Pearl St has its fair share of kitschy souvenir shops but Jackalope has the best variety – you'll find everything from T-shirts and hats to…
Denver
Peeking at the price tags of boots hand-tooled with skull and crossbones, it’s quickly evident that this store is not for your workaday cowpoke, but the…
Yellowstone National Park
Rent bear-spray canisters ($50 deposit) from this booth outside Canyon Visitor Education Center and return them at one of the five Sinclair gas stations…
Grand Teton National Park
This sister store to Jackson's Skinny Skis sells outdoor clothing and equipment and is useful for rentals of mountaineering equipment, including ice axes,…
Idaho
They have been renting and selling skis here since 1948, and are considered one of the valley's most reliable operators. They even offer a free customer…
Boulder
Locally owned since 1984, this conservative-to-quirky gallery is worth a peek for some interesting paintings and the glass, bronze and wood sculptures (we…
Boulder
Having pioneered the concept of 'upcycling,' this is the place for unique gifts, art, jewelry and clothes made from reused materials. It has a great local…
Aspen
The sister to Vail’s cowboy apparel depot, Kemosabe vends the same handmade boots and Stetson hats – steam-shaped to please. Expect friendly faces, a…
Boulder
Iconic images and original show posters from Janis Joplin, Dylan and the Dead make this a rock memorabilia paradise. But it isn’t limited to high-end…
Wyoming
You'll need a vehicle to get out here, but it's worth it for the range of merchandise (hoodies, T-shirts, caps) with dedicated to the Wyoming Cowboys…
Colorado
Right in the middle of town, Silver Stem is a tiny but popular dispensary – some customers even drive up from Boulder for the quality weed and chill…
Denver
A stylish fedora will put a little bounce in your step while strutting through the ritzy Latimer Sq district. This San Francisco–based source of hip,…
Montana
Anchoring one end of a tired strip mall just south of central Whiteifsh, this warehouse-sized store offers good prices on outdoor gear and discounts on…
Glacier National Park Conservancy
Glacier National Park
A cozy bookstore and gift shop in the historic West Glacier train station, run by the official fundraising partner of Glacier National Park. Open year…
Boulder
For the best vinyl in town, cool posters and info on the best local acts, take a stop at this iconic record store that's been around for over three…
Montana
Considering its location in a former Methodist Church, this is an especially surprising eclectic and international collection of paintings and sculptures.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
This is Montana's largest independent bookstore with an excellent selection across all genres, including plenty of Montana-centric titles.
Montana
Fabulous independent bookstore just across the bridge from downtown. We could spend hours in this shop, and have never left empty-handed.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Crowded but incredibly well stocked, this music-and-book store covers both new and secondhand books, as well as plenty of jazz.
Denver
This specialty shop sells to-die-for extra-virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars from across the US and around the world.
Montana
This tiny outdoor shop packs in just about anything you might have forgotten or broken. Also rents and repairs bicycles.
Montana
This excellent downtown bookstore has a full range of books, including plenty with a Montana theme.
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