Outdoor Gear Essentials Blog
MER is famous in Colorado Springs is for providing great consignment store deals on high-quality, brand-name new and used outdoor gear. To help our customers enjoy their gear our blog provides an abundance of information, advice, and actionable tips to help get you going!
Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers – MER’s Non-Profit of the Month for October 2022
The Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers connect Southern Coloradans to the resources at Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Nature Centers.
Best Places to View Fall Foliage in Colorado
Colorful Colorado really lives up to its name in fall, and our list of top 10 spots to view fall foliage in Colorado will inspire you to get outdoors!
Colorado Mountain Club – MER’s Non-Profit of the Month for September 2022
From newcomers to experts, the Colorado Mountain Club brings people together to share their love of the mountains.
5 Mistakes New Backpackers Make in Colorado
Interested in backpacking this fall but don’t know where to start, or are afraid you will fall victim to common mistakes new backpackers make? Read this!
Phoenix Multisport – MER’s Non-Profit of the Month for August 2022
The Phoenix is a Colorado Springs gym helping people who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction by turning their focus to healthy living.
Stroller Friendly Trails in Colorado Springs
Are you ready to go (hiking) boots down this summer? Our gear tips for backpacking will keep your adventurous spirit alive on the Ring the Peak Trail.
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates – MER’s Non-Profit of the Month for July 2022
For over 25 years, Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates have built relationships with all local land management agencies to be a resource for all these agencies any time a question comes up about mountain biking and trail use.
Gear Tips for Backpacking the Ring the Peak Trail
Are you ready to go (hiking) boots down this summer? Our gear tips for backpacking will keep your adventurous spirit alive on the Ring the Peak Trail.
RMFI – MER’s Non-Profit of the Month for June 2022
RMFI is an organization of stewards and guardians who are passionate about caring for public land we all love and engaging the community to protect it.