A full color backcountry ski guidebook to Colorado's most popular National Park by AMGA mountain guide Mark Kelly, a long time local and former guide in the park.

 

STAFF PICK: TUCKER
I'm constantly referring to this book for information, and as a journal to keep track of what I've skied and when. It's so useful to have information about all of the major backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering within Rocky Mountain National Park in one book so clearly organized.

Features

• Gear Capacity: 9 Liters
• Air Director™ Back Panel: Channels air flow to keep you cool
• Removeable Stability Belt: For additional fit and stability
• Ventilated Harness: Lightweight and breathable
• Adjustable Sternum Strap: Offers a range of adjustments for a custom fit and increased stability
• Secure Phone Pocket: Keep essentials safe and easy to access
• Stretch Overflow Pocket: Quickly stash or shed an extra layer
• Magnetic Tube Trap™  Management: Keeps your tube secure and accessible when you need it
• Integrated Tool Organization: Keep your CO2 cartridges, patch kits and more right where you can find them
• Helmet and Armor Carry: Stow and secure helmet, knee and elbow pads
• Elastic Pump Loop
• Reflectivity: For low light safety
• Made with Sustainable Material

STAFF PICK: NATE  
The perfect pack for mountain biking or day hiking! I have used the Camelbak M.U.L.E. for years as a very versatile day pack. The pockets are very well thought out, and the "quick hit" front pocket is perfect for quick and easy access to things like your rain jacket or pants without having to dig to the bottom of your pack. It is sized perfectly so that it doesn't feel too big on your back while riding, yet it holds everything you need from food and water to tools and extra tubes.

Preparing for a major hike can be heady stuff. Ultra durable, exceedingly comfortable, The men's Heady Stripe will make it in the pack every time.

Features

• Performance Fit: No slipping, no bunching, and no blisters.
• Fine Gauge Knitting: Unprecedented durability and our unique “put it on, forget it’s on” feel.
• Fast Action Wicking: Pulls moisture away from skin. Fast drying.
• All Weather Performance: Cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
• Naturally Antimicrobial: Repels bacteria and odor.
• Guaranteed For Life: No strings. No conditions. For life.
• Merino Wool: The ultimate fiber for breathability and comfort in all conditions.
• True Seamless^™: Undetectable seam fusion for an ultra smooth, invisible feel.
  
  

Specs

Light Cushion: Light and strong with a thin layer of cushioning along base of foot. Our most versatile construction.
Micro Crew Height: A shorter, more concise take on the traditional crew height. Peeks just above the top of a standard hiking boot.
48% Nylon, 45% Merino Wool, 7% Lycra^® Spandex

 

STAFF PICK: NATE
The perfect sock for anytime! Whether I'm out mountain biking, hiking, or just kicking around the Shop, the Heady Stripe sock from Darn Tough is my go-to. I use this sock all the time, and they hold up to all the abuse I put them through. It's hard to argue against an unconditional lifetime guarantee too!

Clean water all day—without the weight. That’s the advantage the TrailShot Microfilter provides. Designed to hide in stash pockets and deploy quickly, this tiny water filter lets you drink directly from sources along the trail for instant hydration, and fill your vessels with clean water. Easy one-handed operation filters one liter in a mere 60 seconds, so you can get back on the trail quickly and moving again. At just 142 g (5 oz.), the TrailShot water filter is the ultimate filter for fast-paced, high-mileage adventurers, like trail runners, hikers, fast-packers and mountain bikers.

Weight: 5 oz
Flow: 1 liter per minute
Cartridge Life: 2000 Liters

STAFF PICK: ZACH
I have been using the MSR Trail Shot for two years now and love it. I use it on long trail runs in RMNP. It is great because it is extremely compact and quick and easy to use. A great answer for bikepacking to spring backcountry ski tours - my go-to water filtration source.