An outdoor store with everything you need for the mountains, right here in Nederland.
Outdoor gear for the Indian Peaks Wilderness, Eldora, and everywhere in between — plus advice from people who actually go up there.
In Nederland since 2012
Run by someone who actually knows these mountains.
Mountain Man was started by John Thompson to do two things well: stock what people heading to the high country actually need, and tell them straight what will and won't work up here.
“Come in, tell me where you're headed, and I'll get you sorted — gear, maps, snacks, all of it.”
— John Thompson, founder
John Thompson, behind the counter at 98 Peak to Peak Hwy
In the shop
Stocked for whatever the mountain throws at you
Camping & backpacking
Tents, Jetboil stoves, Mountainsmith packs, Grand Trunk hammocks, Luci lights, and the small stuff people forget until mile three.
Ski & snow
Goggles, layers, and gear for Eldora days and everything after the lifts close.
Boots & snowshoes
Winter boots and a whole wall of snowshoes for the trails around town.
Apparel
Carhartt workwear, jackets, and warm layers built for a town at 8,228 feet.
Hats, gloves & socks
Carhartt beanies, work and winter gloves, and Smartwool and Darn Tough socks.
Maps & books
Indian Peaks trail maps and local guides — know before you go.
Trail food
Mountain House meals and fuel for the trailhead, the lift line, or the drive up.
Gifts & local goods
Colorado patches, one-of-a-kind local stickers, mugs, and vintage denim — something to take home from Nederland.
Also in stock: a rotating selection of gently used gear. Ask what’s in.
What people say
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google
4.8
Google reviews
Reviewers keep coming back to the same things: friendly, knowledgeable staff who give genuinely good advice, fair prices, and a welcoming shop packed with more than you’d expect, from hiking and camping gear to vintage denim and one-of-a-kind local stickers.
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John posts regularly on the store’s Facebook page. Follow along for what’s new in the shop and what’s going on around Nederland.
Wildlife is everywhere in our backyard.
A bull moose in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Where we are
Gateway to the Indian Peaks
Nederland sits at the edge of the Indian Peaks Wilderness, minutes from Eldora Ski Resort, with a mountain-town character all its own — this is the gear stop before you head up.
Indian Peaks Wilderness
Alpine lakes and 13,000-foot peaks, a short drive from the shop.
Eldora Ski Resort
About 10 minutes up the road for lift-served skiing and riding.
Downtown Nederland
Home to the Carousel of Happiness and a proudly odd mountain-town spirit.
Come see us
On the Peak to Peak Highway, south side of town
Look for us across from the Train Cars coffee shop and the Carousel of Happiness — you can't miss either landmark.
Mountain Man Outdoor Store
98 Peak to Peak Hwy · Nederland, CO 80466
Open every day
9am – 6pm
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Questions before you head up?
Looking for a specific piece of gear, or not sure what you’ll need for a trip? Send us a note and we’ll get back to you. For anything urgent, call the shop at 303-258-3295.