I want to give a shout out to Matt Simmons who have helped me a lot when I walked in this store clueless of what to buy. You were so helpful with the product and recommendations! Thank you so so much! read more

If you're looking for outdoor gear and accessories, I think you've found your place. They have a decent selection. Even when I'm not looking for something specific, they always have something to tempt me! Last time I was in I couldn't say no to a new pair of hiking boots. And even if you aren't in the market for outdoor gear, they have some great "tourist' t-shirts that you will happily take home with you :) read more

While waiting on my meal in the adjoining restaurant (Simple Eatery) I chose to browse the outdoor gear here at The Trailhead! ++ They have an excellent selection of items! They have a little bit of everything. Prices are comparable to the bigger stores, like REI. ++ Absolutely LOVE the shared space concept! Guess I really AM a Coloradan at heart. Plus the building is formerly a Highway Department building. Neat! ++ Great displays throughout their portion of the space. Def wanting one of those Patagonia duffel bags... ++ Staff was very friendly, even though I was just browsing. The Trailhead is def in it's element in Buena Vista. I can see returning for any items I may have forgotten during my future adventures here! read more

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We can drive by/visit BV without stopping in here - they have it all! The shopping section has all of the classics and a lot of unique clothing/items and I can usually always find something on sale. But wait, it gets better! The food is quality, healthy and delicious every time you can't go wrong with anything in the menu. Would you believe me if I said it gets EVEN better? Well it does. They have (self serve during not covid time) frozen yogurt bar. In a mountain town?? I know, so rare but everything you need when you visit. This place has something for everyone and is a must when in the area! read more

Love this place!! Staff was super nice and there were tons of gear options. Also a super cute cafe-type place is attached to this store so you can grab a snack while you shop. If you're looking for 14er patches, this is the place!! They've got them all and for a good price ($5 I think?). Would definitely visit again if I needed some gear while on the go in CO. read more

Elk burger and chicken club were both delicious. We had both with GF bread. Dad really enjoyed the simple burger. Little brother loved the broccoli cheddar penne. Only problem we had were the increased amount of flies. Can't really help that, we realize, it was just hard to eat with six or so flies bothering our table. We will definitely be back though. read more

The Trailhead - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

We preferred outdoor dining and even though it was busy, the staff did it's best to accommodate us. The manager even checked in with us as we were finishing to make sure we'd had a good experience. The portions were large and the food was delicious read more

Nice store for outdoor gear. Well stocked, lots of higher end gear and a convenient cafe within the store.

I was in desperate need of new hiking socks, and one of the sales representatives recommended the darn tough socks given the warranty they offer. I purchased a size in accordance with my shoe size. When I got home, I tried on the socks with the hiking shoes I will be wearing tomorrow to summit Elbert, and the socks were far too small given I have a D width foot. I called the store to ask if I could come back (same day of purchase) and swap out for a larger size, and I was told by Madeline that I cannot return "worn" socks as they are now contaminated. She called her General Manager to ask for a one time exception, which was denied. I told her it was poor customer service and she said, "Well, that's the answer I have for you." I would not recommend purchasing anything from this store that requires you to try on for fit as you will be left with a useless piece of clothing. We frequent BV, and I will never buy from The Trailhead ever again. read more

I understand the desire to have sporting goods for any athlete or tourist who walks in, but The Trailhead's attempt to be all things to all people left me feeling underwhelmed. The brands were typically excellent but the selection was dismal. Bike shop and ski shop there, so if you need a repair or a tune this would be the place to stop in BV. read more

Very cool store! They have everything you need for your outdoor wants and needs. I'll be returning for sure when I'm back in BV!!!

We got to rent snowshoes from this place at a fair price and they were good quality. The staff gave us a quick rundown of how to snowshoe and even recommend trails. read more

After hiking all day we went into town to look at getting a new pair of shoes since mine were killing my feet. I was really dreading this because historically my experience in mountain towns with retail stores has been terrible. Especially locally owned joints. These people were AWESOME! They treated us like they really wanted to help and make our stay more enjoyable. I was shocked that their prices were not jacked sky high. (searched purchased items on Amazon and they were identical) we had no less than 4 employees ask us if we needed assistance. All of them shared tips on hiking trails in the area. Wonderful experience. We'll be back! read more

The customer service is bad. I ordered two pike peak pins for an upcoming trip for me and my hiking buddy. In the mail I received a packing slip which clearly says I ordered two pike peak pins but inside was only one MT. Princeton pin. I emailed them and immediately Jon the store manager said they would send out two pike peak pins. A week later I had another package and inside was two MT. Princeton pins. I immediately emailed and asked for a refund at this point. No response. Called, left a message for someone to call me, no call back. Emailed. Few more times, nothing. So now I have a charge on my debit card for pins I don't have. I am disputing the charge since no one will get back to me to resolve the issue. read more

We were recently staying in Buena Vista for a back country ski trip in the Collegate peaks area, and needed to rent a back country ski package for one of my friends. We went to the Trailhead, and their friendly, knowledgeable staff equipped my friend with some excellent equipment (waxless Fischer skis, boots, and poles) for $15 per day. In addition to bike and ski rentals, the shop carries a full line of equipment from all the major outdoor equipment companies including gear from North Face, Mountain Hardwear, CamelBak, Patagonia, Under Armour and so many more. They also service and sell a full line of mountain and road bikes. The staff not only sells and rents the equipment, they use it, and are incredibly knowledgeable on local conditions and activities in the surrounding area. They also have a well organized and informative web site: http://www.thetrailheadco.com We will definitely be stopping there again! read more

I stopped in here on the way to Mt. Harvard and Mt. Columbia. We'd called a few times before to get a lay of the land there and an idea on what we'd need to bring and the staff was very informative and helpful. When we stopped in on the way to the trailhead, the Trailhead staff were just as friendly in person. They had all sorts of gear. Pretty much everything I had forgotten to bring, they had: utensils, whistle, compass, duct tape, carabiners, etc Their prices were pretty good too. Not too high. I did spot their fleet of rental bikes and it made me think of ditching the hiking plans to do some sweet singletrack, but we stuck with the sufferfest. Only 4 stars because the staff said we wouldn't need mosquito repellent at Horn Fork Trail and it was a mosquito breeding ground. Fortunately, we brought some ultra-thon with us and we made it last through the trip. They were good about warning us about possible moose and bears in the area. Plus the store is super close to the trailhead for the collegiate peaks. read more

We stopped by this local outdoor shop while passing thru. We wanted the skinny on the bike trails and the conditions of one of the 14ers. The staff were extremely helpful and the bike department was spot on. We got great recommendations. We hit the trails only to find one of our bikes wouldn't shift. We went back to the shop and the same bike guy quickly assessed and fixed our problem. He did it reasonably and with just a few minutes left before closing. The store itself is cool also. It's part bike shop part backpacking/climbing shop part frozen yogurt shop and part bakery-restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

OMG!! We came to Buena Vista for a mountain bike race my son was in. Once we got here (from Golden Colorado) we realized my son forgot his camelback which had ALL of his bike stuff in it! OH NO!! The gentleman at The Trailhead (I think his name was James, but I'm not positive, sorry) walked us through the store, helping us find each item we needed. We showed him the extra pack we had and he found a bladder that fit it perfectly! He even went so far as to fill the bladder up with water and install it in the backpack! The service here was absolutely incredible! If we are ever in BV again, we will totally stop back in and give The Trailhead our business!! Plus, the prices for each item we bought were incredibly reasonable!! No price gouging for visitors here like I've seen in other places we've visited this summer! If you're in BV, stop by and check out The Trailhead! read more

The Trailhead is an icon for outdoor-lovers in the BV/Salida area. Super friendly staff who really know the area and all the fun outdoors possibilities it offers. From camping gear to books, snowshoes, clothing, shoes and boots, nordic skis, and bikes, you'll find it here. I got a great deal on some Teva sandals. Follow them on Twitter to learn about sales, local events, current weather conditions and random interesting tidbits. read more

Jason is awesome, he took time to answer a lot of questions. Whole crew very informative and accommodating. Long story, but they could've charged us more money without fuss, but they took some extra steps to help us save money and provide a better experience. Went above and beyond to give us information and help us out with our rentals. They even helped us carry things out to the car in the cold. read more

Great food place. Can't say for sure about their outdoor gear part since I haven't wandered over there. Local beer on tap. And great tasting hearty food that I don't have to feel guilty about after leaving. Had the bison bolognese which was super hearty while weathering the rain. Then has the tomato bisque and chicken pesto paniji for lunch. Both were super delicious. Will definitely hit up if I ever come back thru. read more

Great fresh food. Dog friendly patio. Perfect place to grab food and a beer after a long hike or day on the river.

Great place to rent ski and snowshoe equipment at reasonable prices. Also has a good selection of clothing. Stop in here for local advice on places to go for outdoor activities. read more

$35 for overnight rental. Bikes are new and in great condition. Staff was helpful in recommending local routes. And you get to keep the water bottle. read more

Stopped in here post a backpacking trip cut short by injury. Needed a new pack after finding out that my budget REI pack didn't cut it. Luckily happened on the end of summer sale, but probably would have bought from them anyway, as their prices were cheaper than Amazon even before the sale. Great service from Brad, he really went the extra mile and was super fun to talk to. Glad to support a local shop. read more

Love this shop they have a GREAT selection of clothing, packs & related maps, books, & extra items you forgot you needed.

Great outdoor patio, good food & beer!

Awesome shop with a great selection and super knowledge and helpful staff. This is your jumping off point for mountain adventures around BV. They are now located in the nicely renovated state highway patrol building on Main Street. read more

Long story but read it and it may save you time. So I bought a 1800 dollar bike from the trail head. Well I rode it three times and by the third ride I had no brakes. So I took it to a bike shop in Salida where the brakes were bled. Once again my brand new bike was working. Rode a few more times and sure enough my brakes were gone again. So I took it to the bike department at the "TrailHead". I was scolded for taking my Kona to another bike shop. Then I was told it was my braking style and that it was my fault my brakes went out? On a top of the line hard tail. (The brake rotor was blued from heat.) Well the rude guy at the trail head bled my brakes and replaced a cracked piston? Only for me to find he had fixed nothing at all and still charged me. Sounded kinda fishy since i rode the bike THREE times. Well I took it back to SALIDA BIKE COMPANY. Anton was quite disturbed that two brake bleeds did not hold. He actually got on the phone with the manufacture found out that there WAS a problem with my caliper and got AVID to send out a new set and upgraded me to the best brakes they have. So thanks "Salida Bike Company" for fixing my brand new bike from the "trailhead". read more