by Phil Sanchez | 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 Phil Sanchez | 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 Phil Sanchez | 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...
by Phil Sanchez | Jul 19, 2018 | Announcements, Backpacking, Events
Tune into 850 KOA, Colorado’s news, traffic and weather station, on Tuesday, July 24, from 9:10-9:20 a.m., as Mountain Side Gear Rental discusses camping gear with morning co-hosts Marty Lenz and April Zesbaugh. We’re not talking just any camping gear, we’re revealing...
by Phil Sanchez | Jul 12, 2018 | 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 shines light on an age-old recreational favorite – car camping. Campground Audit For campers who prefer a...
by Phil Sanchez | Jun 28, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping
Welcome to Mountain Side Gear Rental’s three-part blog series devoted to camping in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Whether you’re a Colorado resident or first-time visitor to the 415 square mile outdoor playground outside of Estes Park and Grand Lake,...
by Phil Sanchez | Jun 20, 2018 | Announcements, Motorcycles
Motorcycle Rental Colorado Style You asked, and we listened. Introducing Mountain Side Gear Rental’s latest inventory addition – Honda African Twin “Adventure Motorcycles.” We’re adding two of these babies to our list of available award-winning premium outdoor rental...
by Phil Sanchez | Jun 5, 2018 | Announcements
Come visit Mountain Side Gear Rental Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Sloan’s Lake Park’s north shore (2500 North Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Colo. 80212) for the 11th Annual National Get Outdoors Day. We’re joining in the day’s events, cooking up 600 or so s’mores...
by Phil Sanchez | May 30, 2018 | Camping Gear
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Bear-sightings in the wilderness are a very real thing – in fact, bears are present in more than 40 states. Be prepared on your next backcountry outing by taking with you a bit of protection and avid awareness. At Mountain Side Gear...
by Phil Sanchez | May 23, 2018 | Announcements
Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start to the Camping Season. If you’re looking to make a beeline for the great outdoors, look no further than Mountain Side Gear Rental. At Mountain Side, you’ll find everything you need for a memorable weekend and holiday...