Camping
Welcome to Mountain Chalet's camping and backpacking page! Below you will find camping links and photos, equipment and safety articles, and our online selection of camping gear.
Stop by our store in Colorado Springs for more camping gear, guidebooks, maps, and advice from our friendly staff!
Camping Equipment
Backpacks
Camping Accessories
Cooking Supplies
First Aid Kits/ Skin Care
Hiking Boots
Lighting
Maps/Orienteering
Sleeping Bags and Sleeping Pads
Socks
Tents
ToolsRental Camping Gear
Mountain Chalet offers a variety of rental equipment. Summer gear includes backpacks, tents, and climbing shoes. Winter gear includes snowshoes, ice axes, and backcountry skiing equipment.
Articles about Camping Equipment and Safety
Backpacking Tents
Explains the proper care and use of backpacking tents, including selecting a location for your tent, set-up, take-down, cleaning, and storage.Layering For Comfort and Survival
Describes the basic principles of layering your clothing to be prepared for any weather conditions.Trekking Poles
Describes the many advantages of trekking poles and explains how to use them properly.Working with the Ten Essentials
Outlines the "Ten Essentials" and a few extra items that should be taken on outdoor excursions for safety.Camping Links
Barr Camp
A non-profit, community and volunteer supported organization, dedicated
to providing information, support, and aid for visitors to Pikes Peak.
It also acts as a base for peak rescue operations and educates the public
about wilderness ethics.
Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park (NPS site)
This National Park Service web page provides detailed information about Rocky Mountain National Park's campgrounds, including maps, fee information, available services, and photos. You can also make online reservations.Camping in Colorado State Parks (CSP site)
Make reservations or get detailed information about camping in any of Colorado's State Parks.El Paso County Search and Rescue
A mountain search and rescue unit dedicated to saving lives through search, rescue, and mountain safety education. This highly trained team is composed entirely of volunteers and does not charge a fee for its services.