The Mountain Lifestyle is the heartbeat and culture of the Chalet.
You feel it within your first few steps of the shop – the feeling of excitement, comfort, history and adventure. Our passion for the lifestyle,
excitement for our customers, and playful approach has led our success for nearly 50 years and made us the outdoor equipment leader in SoCo.
We have a passion for the outdoor community since 1968 by supplying:
INVOLVED IN A COMMUNITY WE LOVE
We reach out and connect with our community in lots of ways. We’re energized to collaborate with and support local non-profits and community organizations, such as those highlighted below and many more.
SMART. QUIRKY.
READY FOR ADVENTURE.
Our Staff
Jim
Which word best describes how you feel about the outdoors?
Home
Where is your favorite place to climb?
Yosemite.
What is your favorite book?
Rock Jocks Wall Rats and Hang Dogs: Rock Climbing on the Edge of Reality
Elaine
Which piece of gear do you refuse to replace?
My 5.10 climbing shoes
Which piece of gear can always be found in your vehicle?
Dog leash.
What is the longest time you’ve spent in the backcountry?
Does 4 years in St. Louis count?
Shane
What’s your favorite non-outdoor activity?
Is there such a thing?
Do you have any unique talents?
I am a percussionist
What is the best advice you’ve received for outdoor adventure?
Do you have enough sunscreen…
Jeff
Do you have any cool scars?
Yes, and they all involved a profuse amount of blood!
What piece of gear do you refuse to replace?
Moonstone Mountaineering Chagga Hoodie Screen reader support enabled. Moonstone Mountaineering Chagga Hoodie
What is the first musical album you ever owned?
Sports - Huey Lewis and the News (You know you liked it too)
What is your favorite non-outdoor activity?
Playing table tennis with my daughter
Ron
Where is your favorite place to climb?
North Cheyenne Canon Park/Mount Rainier
Which piece of gear do you refuse to replace?
Chouinard ice axe
What is your favorite book?
Green Eggs and Ham
Will
Do you have any unique talents
Does being able to reach high places count?
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Make your bed
What is your favorite book?
The Lord of the Rings (No shame!) Screen reader support enabled. The Lord of the Rings (No shame!)
What piece of gear can always be found in your vehicle?
I'm a bit of a neat freak with my car, I clean it out pretty often.
Daria
What word best describes how you feel about the outdoors?
Majestic
Who is your favorite musical artist/band?
I'm really digging the Bad Bad Hats these days!
What is the longest time you've spent in the backcountry?
23 days, Wind River Range
What movie do you like but, would never admit in public?
Spice Girl Documentaries
Jason
What word best describes how you feel about the outdoors?
Happiness
What is your favorite outdoor activity?
Whitewater kayaking
What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
House down by the river.
Who do you consider an inspirational figure in your life?
Buddha
Ellen
What is the longest time you’ve spent in the backcountry?
21 days – Grand Canyon White Water Trip
What is your favorite non-outdoor activity?
Farming.
Who do you consider an inspirational figure in your life?
Wendell Berry
Bill
Where was your favorite place to climb?
Ellingwoood Arete on Crestone Needle – Cotopaxi in Ecuador – Huyna Potosi in Bolivia – Elbrus in Russia – Mt Hood in Oregon – Mt Whitney in California
Which piece of gear do you refuse to replace?
My alpenstock from Switzerland but I would go back for another.
What was your favorite vacation?
Hiking the Milford Sound Trail and the Routeburn Trail in New Zealand.