About The Trailhead
The Trailhead is a locally owned outdoor gear shop on East Main Street in downtown Buena Vista, serving adventurers in the Arkansas Valley since 1972. Part outfitter and part community hub, it stocks technical clothing, footwear, camping equipment and accessories for the hikers, climbers, paddlers and skiers who pass through this gateway to the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Alongside retail, The Trailhead runs a busy rental program that lets visitors gear up without hauling everything from home. Winter rentals cover alpine skis, snowshoes and cold-weather equipment, while the shop's knowledgeable staff outfit summer trips into the surrounding fourteeners and national forest with the right packs, boots and camping essentials. Its downtown location makes it an easy first stop for anyone planning a day or a week outdoors.
More than half a century in business has made The Trailhead a trusted local institution, with staff who actually use the gear they sell and freely share trail and route advice. For travelers who want expert local knowledge and quality equipment in one place, it remains the anchor outdoor shop in Buena Vista.
