Ute Mountaineer

The Northern lights really put on a show for us last night ✨

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First day of Fall 🤝 Ute Mountaineer

We’re welcoming the chill in the air and our dopamine menu includes watching leaves start to change and some snow starting to fall in the valley 🍁🍂❄️

…ready for it?

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and Aspen’s iconic views are waiting 🏕️

Got plans? Whether you’re eyeing Maroon Bells or a peaceful lakeside camp, now’s the time to prep. Ute Mountaineer has all the gear and guidance you need — come by this week, get your essentials, and be ready to roll when the long weekend hits. Let’s get you outfitted for an epic adventure!

Headed out on a local adventure? Don’t mind the summer construction! 🦺🚧 WE ARE OPEN!

Come visit us for the best local beta, expert advice, and gear for every expedition, no matter how big or small.

Huge cheers to Elsa Tullar, this year’s recipient of the Robbie Wade / Ute Mountaineer Scholarship! 🌲🎓

Elsa, a proud Aspen High School graduate, embodies the spirit of environmental stewardship. Her dedication to caring for our natural world and her insight into today’s environmental challenges make her a standout scholar and an inspiration.

We’re stoked to support Elsa as she continues to blaze a sustainable trail in her future endeavors. Way to go, Elsa! Keep making us proud and the planet a better place! 🌍💚

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women out there who conquer trails, master the slopes, and lead by adventurous example. Whether she’s guiding the way up the mountain or cheering from base camp, today we celebrate the women inspiring us to explore further and dream bigger.

Desert season’s knocking, are you ready to swap fresh powder for dry trails? Whether you’re trading ski boots for climbing shoes or a sturdy pair of hikers, we’re your go-to for gearing up. Pop in and explore the latest in cool comfy gear designed for the summer heat. let’s chat about the gear that’ll make your desert adventures as epic as the landscapes.

Swing by before you head out; we’ll make sure you’re prepped with the right gear to enjoy the change in seasons.

You ready for desert adventures?

Spring? Is that you?

It’s touring season here in the valley, and we’re proud to be your basecamp for all things spring skiing. Come say hi and get the latest in touring essentials and local intel.

❄️ Always check avalanche conditions, understand the spring snowpack, and pack appropriate safety gear. Go make every turn count.

This April 1st, we’re not just cracking jokes, we’re marking shared legacies of adventure (combined 98 years!). While a lot has changed since we opened 47 and 51 years ago today, we wouldn’t be here without our community and the stories that connect us. Here’s to staying true to our roots, to our family-owned spirit, and taking on the next 50 together as Ute Mountaineer and Neptune Mountaineering! 🏔️🎂

Only a few days left to SAVE BIG on this year’s best Cross Country Skis, Boots, Bindings, and MORE! ❄️⛷️

✨ Available at the Aspen Cross Country Center until January 19th ✨

❄️ 20% OFF ❄️ ALL Skis & Boots
🎿 25% OFF 🎿 Purchase of Skis, Boots, Bindings, and Poles Together

Don’t let this opportunity slip away! Head over to the Cross Country Center, grab the kit of your dreams, and glide through those freshly groomed tracks in style 😎

🎿✨ Join us for the Cross Country Ski Extravaganza at Aspen Cross Country Center! ❄️

📅 Date: Sunday, January 14th
🕤 Time: 9:30am-2pm
📍 Location: Aspen Cross Country Center

Get ready for an amazing day of cross-country skiing fun! 🤩 Enjoy all the winter delight with:

🎿 FREE Lessons
🎿 FREE Rentals
🎿 FREE Food

🎿✨ Beginner or novice? No problem! Join FREE Skate & Classic lessons at 10:30am and 12:30pm. Perfect to boost your skills! ❄️ 

So grab your friends and family to join in on the fun - we can’t wait to see you there 🤗

** It’s all FREE, but a driver’s license is required as a security deposit on all rentals **

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday season 🎄

We will be closed on Christmas Day (12/25) and resume our regular store hours on Tuesday the 26th.

We hope you explore outside, stay warm, and enjoy time with friends and family.

Happy Holidays ❤️❄️

Ski SALE Alert 🚨🎿✨

Mark your calendar for December 7th - 15th for our epic Ski SALE 📅 Don't miss out on the best deals on this season's best Alpine Touring and Telemark Ski Gear!

Save BIG on Skis, Boots, and Bindings 🎉

$500 OFF when you buy any 3 or more
$250 OFF when you buy any 2 or more
Plus, all packages include a Free Ski Mount and Boot Mold ($135 Value) + 10% OFF Skins and Poles.

Trust us - with these deals, you'll be grinning from ear to ear all winter long! ⛷️

⛷️ Demo Days are around the corner! 🌟

Join us between December 7th - 10th for a FREE One Day Demo of Alpine Touring or Telemark Skis and Boots. Enjoy the opportunity to test this season's best from brands like Dynafitt, Black Crows, Atomic & More!

Plus, enjoy extended savings on Ski Packages until December 15th 🫶

As winter gracefully descends upon the mountains, our stoke is right there with it ⛷️

This trio of past and present Ute Mountaineer employees conquered the North side of Pyramid Peak, skiing down to Maroon Lake. Navigating through the variable conditions of the early winter terrain, their helped them glide up with ease. 🏔️✨

Nothing like seeing our staff spend quality time adventuring in our backyard! 🤩

The Aspen Cross Country Center is Open for the Season!

Visit us from 10am - 5pm, 7 Days a Week. Our Retail and Shop services are available now, with Rentals, Lessons, and 9am Openings starting when Ullr provides enough snow to ski on. ❄️

We’ve got snow on our mind and Ski Package Discounts awaiting you!
❄️ Come build your personalized ski kit with our uphilling and touring specialists ❄️
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SKIS ⛷️ BOOTS 🎿 BINDINGS
Buy 2 // $150 OFF
Buy 3 // $300 OFF
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When you buy with us, save on your entire kit!

10% OFF Skins or Poles
Free Binding Installation ($80 Value)
Free Boot Molding ($50 Value)
Apply Cost of 2 Rental Days to Ski Packages Purchase (up to $200 value)

Gettin’ Weird in a Climber’s Paradise - Our Fall Staff Trip 🧗🤪

This week, the joint Neptune Mountaineering & Ute Mountaineer crews loaded up their crag wagons and tents to meet up for a few days at Shelf Road. From sharing beta on the day’s climbs to cozying up by the campfire and playing box monster with the kids in the evening - it was an absolute delight 🌌🏕️

Our bi-annual staff trips are a great way to unplug from the everyday hustle and bustle and reconnect with each other and what we love to do. We couldn’t be more grateful for the chance to do just that! ✨

🍁Fall is in full swing and the aspen leaves are putting on a spectacular show🍁

Don’t forget to swing by our shop and grab leaf-gazing essentials like binoculars, camp chairs, blankets, and new Fall apparel to elevate your Fall extravaganza to a whole new level! ⛰️🌞🍂

2023 Golden Leaf Half Marathon is here! 🍂⛰️🏃‍♀️

✅ Course is Marked
✅ BBQ 2-5pm today at Packet Pickup
✅ Promos and Giveaways from Adidas TERREX and Darn Tough
✅ Race Start at 8am

Share your favorite Golden Leaf moments with us

Our staff had a fantastic time at the Independence Pass Foundation & Ute Mountaineer trail work day at the Classy Cliff climbing area on the Pass! 🛠️🌲We love any opportunity to get outside, actively contribute to trail maintenance, and enhance the overall safety and enjoyment of the climbing experience for everyone. 😄

We are so thankful for the great partnerships that help us preserve our beautiful outdoor spaces. Let's continue to protect and appreciate our backyard!

Looking to run in style? 🏃‍♀️ Enter our In Celebration of Running Checklist for the chance to win some Adidas Terrex running gear! 🏃‍♀️

We’re partnering with our friends .spirit.22 and to promote their wonderful new books and celebrate running! Learn more about the chance to win awesome running gear and have fun while doing it.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore local trails, connect with the running community, and potentially win some sweet gear! Entries will accepted until September 18th.
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HOW TO ENTER:⁣

Step 1. Complete any of the challenges outlined in the graphic on the second slide (each challenge counts as one entry).
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Step 2. Submit documentation of completed challenges through photographs or Strava screenshots by either sharing it on Instagram tagging using or emailing your entry to [email protected]

𝘌𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦: “Had such a great time running the Midway Tarn for ”⁣
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- This giveaway is being hosted by the Ute Mountaineer.⁣
- US Residents only. ⁣
- The giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. ⁣
- This giveaway will run from 12:00 PM MST Tuesday, August 29th until 11:59 PM MST Monday, September 18th, with the winners being announced on Wednesday, September 20th on the Instagram account. ⁣
- Winners will be contacted by the Ute Mountaineer via Instagram. Giveaway items will be available to pick up in-store or mailed to winners from Ute Mountaineer to Continental US addresses only. ⁣
- Winners will be selected by following the entry rules, the creativity of posts, and the quality of photos or videos.

Join us Monday, September 11th, 4-6 PM in-store for the In Celebration of Running Book Signing with trail running authors Zoe Rom (Becoming a Sustainable Runner) and Annalise Grueter (Colorado Alpine Trail Runs)🏃‍♀️📚🎉

📖 Meet the Authors: Chat with them for trail-running insights, tips, and tricks!
📚Grab a Book: Get your hands on a signed copy of their books for your running library.
🎁Win an Adidas Terrex Running Kit: Attending the event counts as an entry for the "In Celebration of Running Giveaway" running from Aug 29 to Sep 18.

We can’t wait to see you there!