Winter Sports
Welcome to Mountain Chalet's page for backcountry skiing (cross country, telemark, and alpine touring/ randonnee), ice climbing, winter camping, and snowshoeing! Below you will find winter sports links and articles, as well as our online selection of winter gear.
Stop by our store in Colorado Springs for more equipment, guidebooks, maps, and advice from our friendly staff.
Our Ski Assortment Fall 2011
Winter Sports Gear
Avalanche Maps
Avalanche Gear
Backcountry Boots and Bindings
Backcountry Skis 
Winter Books
Clothing
Goggles / Accessories
Winter Helmets
Ice Climbing Gear
Mountaineering Boots
Snowshoes
Traction Devices for Walking on Snow and Ice
The Avalanche Line
Traveling, hiking, or skiing in the backcountry? Call the avalanche line at 719.520.0020, a free service sponsored by Mountain Chalet for nearly thirty years. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center updates the recording every morning during snow season, providing you with backcountry snow and avalanche conditions from around the state. The CAIC website is also an excellent source of up-to-date information.
Rental Equipment
Mountain Chalet offers a variety of rental equipment. Winter rental gear includes snowshoes, ice axes, and backcountry skis, boots, and poles.
Ski Shop
Did you know that Mountain Chalet has an in-store tuning shop? We can tune and repair skis and snowboards of all kinds! Call 719-633-0732 for details.
Winter Safety Articles
Layering For Comfort and Survival
Describes the basic principles of layering your clothing to be prepared for any weather conditions.Working with the Ten Essentials
An explanation of the "Ten Essentials" and a few extra items that should be taken on outdoor excursions for safety.Winter Sports Links
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
The CAIC offers detailed, frequently updated forecasts for backcountry
conditions across Colorado during snow seasons. Check for avalanche
warnings, weather conditions, and road closures if you are planning to
ice climb or ski in the backcountry.El Paso County Search and Rescue
El Paso County Search and Rescue is 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.Pikes Peak Alpine School
Instruction and guiding for mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, backcountry skiing, avalanche education, and trekking.