Colorado Springs/ Retail & Industry
Published on November 13, 2019
The 4 best outdoor gear spots in Colorado SpringsPhoto: Christy Sports/Yelp

Shopping for outdoor gear items?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top outdoor gear spots around Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for outdoor gear.

November is one of the top months of the year for consumer spending at retail and wholesale businesses across the Colorado Springs area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and direct response marketing for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Colorado Springs-area retail and wholesale businesses grew to $74 for the metro area in November of last year, second only to December, and 5% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Mountain Equipment Recyclers

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First on the list is Mountain Equipment Recyclers. Located at 1024 S. Tejon St., it is the highest-rated outdoor gear spot in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mountain Chalet

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Mountain Chalet, situated at 15 N. Nevada Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Christy Sports

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Christy Sports, located at 5294 N. Nevada Ave. in University Village Colorado shopping center, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the shop 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews.

4. Epic Mountain Gear

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Epic Mountain Gear is another go-to, with four stars out of 23 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2454 Montebello Square Drive to see for yourself.


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