Outdoor Gear Essentials Blog
MER is famous in Colorado Springs 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!
Why Consignment Stores are Increasing Popular During COVID
Want in on a secret? More and more outdoor enthusiasts are turning to quality consignment stores for their gear. Why is this trend on the rise during COVID?
Environmental Benefits Of Buying Used Outdoor Gear
Outdoor enthusiasts all agree, Planet Earth is amazingly beautiful. One way to help keep it this way is by buying used outdoor gear. Read how this helps.
Outdoor Activities For Self-Care In The Pikes Peak Region
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on the mental health of all Coloradoans. Fortunately, outdoor activities are still available, whereby we can give ourselves some self-care both physically and mentally. If you are lucky enough to live in the Pikes Peak region of...
Find Inexpensive Gift Ideas at an Outdoor Gear Consignment Store
This holiday season when looking for a gift for your Colorado adventure lover, look at quality equipment at an outdoor gear consignment store.
What Is a Good Gift for an Outdoor Guy?
Looking for the perfect gift for an outdoor guy either for a birthday or the upcoming holidays? Check out our comprehensive list of gifts!
How to Store Camping Gear the Right Way
To maintain the quality and lifespan of your beloved Colorado outdoor gear, make sure to store camping gear properly by following these important tips.
Tips for Selling Used Backpacking Gear That is from a Top Brand
Need some ideas for selling used backpacking gear? In this post, we share our expert tips for making the process easier and more profitable.
Is It Safe to Hike and Camp During Coronavirus in Colorado?
Many people are feeling and anxious to get outdoors and have wondered if it's safe to hike and camp during Coronavirus in Colorado. Read on to find out!
Four of the Coolest Gear at the 2020 Outdoor Retailer Winter Show
The first Outdoor Retailer since the Winter Market and Snow Show joined forces proved to be an even bigger event than could be imagined. The combined show featured tons of new brands and lots of familiar favorites. Mountain Equipment Recyclers waded through the...
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Used Ski Clothing in Colorado
You can stay warm, save tons of money and still be in still by buying used ski clothing. Read this quick shopping guide for expert advice.
Tips for Buying Second-Hand Skis
New ski equipment can be really expensive which is why many Colorado Springs mountain sports lovers wisely buy second-hand skis to save money or get better quality skis for the price of lower quality new skis. Generally, when buying used skis you need to consider...
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Guest Blog!
MWTA guest blog for MER - May 2018 Greetings MER readers! Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MWTA) is delighted to be the MER non-profit partner for the month of May. We’ve worked with MER for several years and the partnership has been consistently positive....
Kids on Bikes Guest Blog!
Hey M.E.R. Followers, this is a blog take over! I am Jessica Lieber, the Volunteer Coordinator for Kids on Bikes and the Pedal Station and I'm here to let you know more about our programs! It has been over a year since Kids on Bikes moved in with Mountain Equipment...
Our Choice for Best Family Colorado Ski Resorts!
In a state that has some of the best powder known to man, choosing the best ski resort to take your family to is not an easy decision, especially if it is your first time skiing or snowboarding. Listed below are four great family ski resort options for families...
Snowboard Buying Guide
Getting into snowboarding might seem daunting, and that’s why I want to provide some insight to make the process a bit easier. Below, I’ve put together a snowboard buying guide based on three very important aspects of the sport: knowing your riding style, knowing...