by John Hildebrandt | Mar 14, 2019 | Default blog
Why Renting Adventure Gear is a Great Idea Outdoor activities are great for keeping in shape, soaking in nature, and seeing the beauty in the world overall. But, it can sometimes be expensive or difficult to get into properly if you don’t own any adventure gear. If...
by John Hildebrandt | Feb 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
If the following sentence doesn’t make you cringe then you have enough cash and don’t need to read this article any further: “First bag fee is $35, second bag fee is $45 and the dimensions of your bags must be and the weight can’t exceed…” For the rest of us, your...
by John Hildebrandt | Dec 4, 2018 | Hiking, Snowshoeing
It wasn’t that long ago when the idea of snowshoeing seemed to be reserved for nutty people that thought a hike in the cold and snow is somehow a great idea. Load up on your winter clothing, strap something similar to oversized tennis rackets to your feet and start...
by John Hildebrandt | Sep 27, 2018 | Announcements, Backpacking, Camping, Camping Gear
Fall is here and the price of gear has dropped like the leaves. Save up to 70% off MSRP. Enjoy endless adventures of the season with great deals on used Mountain Side Gear Rental camping and backpacking rental equipment. Some of our best used equipment, including...
by John Hildebrandt | Sep 20, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping Gear
If you’ve got the itch to shut down summer camping and backpacking activities to make room for the thrill of winter, go right on ahead. But before you put your gear away, make certain you clean and winterize it. Follow these five suggestions from Mountain Side Gear...
by John Hildebrandt | Sep 13, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping Gear, Events
Planning an overnight corporate camping event, festival or team-building affair? Don’t tackle camp set-up alone. Mountain Side Gear Rental can flawlessly coordinate and provide large quantities of gear, assist with and/or entirely oversee set-up and take-down of...
by John Hildebrandt | Aug 28, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Hunting
The fall hunting season is fast approaching. Let’s maintain peace and harmony among hunters and non-hunters in the Colorado wilderness by embracing these tips for staying safe when you’re outdoors during gaming season. Be alert. Legal big-game hunting dates vary by...
by John Hildebrandt | Aug 16, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping
With the heat of summer now a distant memory and Labor Day Weekend quickly approaching, fall in Colorado will soon settle in. Crisp mornings, brilliant colors of the changing foliage and lifted fire-bans make fall the perfect time to get outdoors for hiking, camping...
by John Hildebrandt | Aug 3, 2018 | Announcements, Hiking
Join Mountain Side Gear Rental this month and next for a series of free evening hikes followed by optional happy hours at different Golden, Colo. breweries. The pairing is the perfect way to get outdoors, meet new hiking buds and decompress. Hikes in the series are...
by John Hildebrandt | Jul 26, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping Gear
Welcome to Mountain Side Gear Rental’s three-part blog series devoted to camping in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). This edition of the series unpacks the essentials for a memorable backpacking excursion across one of Colorado’s most beloved outdoor...
