About Taos Mountain Outfitters
Taos Mountain Outfitters sits right on Taos Plaza, the historic heart of town, and has been the area's go-to outdoor gear shop for years. They stock a carefully curated selection of clothing, footwear, and equipment from premium outdoor brands — making them the place locals and visitors stop before heading into the mountains.
Their inventory covers hiking boots, trail running shoes, backpacks, trekking poles, base layers, and outerwear suited to the high-desert climate. In winter they carry cold-weather essentials for skiing and snowshoeing. While not a rental shop in the traditional sense, they provide expert advice on gear selection for the specific conditions around Taos — the altitude, UV exposure, and temperature swings here demand the right equipment.
What makes Taos Mountain Outfitters valuable is their staff's local knowledge. They know which trails are in condition, where the snow line sits, and what gear actually performs at 7,000-plus feet. The plaza location is convenient for last-minute pickups before a day in the Sangre de Cristos, and the shop has become a landmark in its own right within Taos's walkable downtown core.
