General Info:
At Bristlecone Mountain Sports we provide equipment and clothing for all manners of outdoor play. Our goal is to help your adventures out there be more fun, comfortable and safe. Based in Basalt, Colo., you will also find everyday clothing for life in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Our products and services cover:
• Hiking
• Climbing
• Camping
• Mountaineering
• Running
• Yoga
• Travel
• Skiing
Colorado hiking is arguably the some of the best in the world and hiking is abundant in the Roaring Fork Valley watershed. Bristlecone Mountain Sports and Basalt Colorado are situated as a hub for some of the best hiking in the Aspen valley. At the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers, we are a great stopping point for clothing and supplies if your on your way the the Frying Pan Wilderness, White River National Forest, Maroon Bells National Forest, and many other wilderness areas.
Our experienced staff can advise you on the best equipment for the trip and the best trip for days or weeks enjoying the wilderness in our back yard.
Climbing opportunities abound in the Aspen valley. There are more faces than one can climb in an entire summer within 30 miles of our store in Basalt, Colorado. Ask our experienced staff to point you in the direction of some of the climbs with the best views and the least traffic. Visit our website for more Roaring Fork Valley climbing info.
We offer equipment from Petzl, Black Diamond, Five Ten and LaSportiva.
Whether you're car camping, back country camping, or base camping from our valley to places like Moab, Canyonlands, Brice and other great places in the the Rockies, we have the products and the knowledgeable staff to help you get prepared for your trip. Each car camping site nearby has it's nuances and special places. Ask our staff to help you choose when to go, what to wear, what to bring and where to camp.
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