Find Your Trail
Pagosa's Hiking & Camping Experts — Gateway to the Weminuche
Pagosa's Hiking & Camping Experts
Nestled at the foot of the San Juan Mountains, Ski & Bow Rack is your gateway to the largest national forest and the largest wilderness in Colorado. We've spent our lives exploring these mountains, and we're here to share them with you! Whether you want to go for a quick day hike, crash at an established campground for a night or two, or feel like exploring the depths of the Weminuche for a week, we've got everything you need to enjoy the outdoors in style and comfort.
Gear Up!
Tents, Tarps & Bivys
Everything from ultralight tarps to family-sized base camp tents for Colorado conditions.
Sleeping Bags & Pads
Down and synthetic options for every season and every sleeping style.
Daypacks & Multi-Day Packs
From lightweight summit packs to fully loaded expedition frames for the Weminuche.
Stoves, Fuel & Kitchen
Canister and liquid-fuel stoves, cooksets, and all the kitchen accessories you need.
Freeze Dried Meals
Top brands to fuel multi-day adventures without the weight.
Water Treatment
Filters, purifiers, and chemical treatment for Colorado's backcountry water sources.
Headlamps & Lighting
Quality headlamps and camp lighting for night hiking, cooking, and hanging out.
Clothing & Footwear
Base layers, midlayers, rain gear, and sturdy footwear for mountain conditions.
Trekking Poles
Collapsible and fixed poles to protect your knees on the descent.
SOS Beacons
Personal locator beacons for backcountry safety. Don't head into the Weminuche without one.
What Our Customers Say…
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Not only just about every piece of hiker gear, but they went above and beyond to help me.
Kitty Hawk
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Ski & Bow Rack is one of the best outfitters I've been to on the CDT. Comprehensive inventory of gear.
caboose
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Super nice people that go out of their way to help people. Have everything you could want in terms of gear.
pinky
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Not only just about every piece of hiker gear, but they went above and beyond to help me.
dkesler
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Gear wise, they have just about everything you could need.
tcmaley
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Great selection of gear and really friendly staff. Helped us out a bunch replacing/repairing worn out gear. Definitely the best spot in town to pick up anything you need.
Milk Man
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Amazing store. Super helpful staff, incredibly accomodating!
lisacpilkinton
Your Total Outdoor Connection
Ski & Bow Rack
Expert Local Knowledge
We've spent our lives exploring these mountains. Let us share them with you.
Top-Quality Gear
From leading brands — curated for the conditions you'll actually face in the San Juans.
Friendly, Personalized Service
Our staff are outdoor enthusiasts first. We give honest advice, not a sales pitch.
Family Owned Since 1985
Four decades serving Pagosa Springs and the adventurers who love these mountains.
Get in Touch
Address
354 E Pagosa St., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone
(970) 264-2370Hours
Summer: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Summer: Sunday CLOSED
Winter: Mon–Sat 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Winter: Sunday 7:30–10:00 AM, 3:00–5:30 PM