Rocky Mountain Outfitter
Independent mountain shop on Kalispell's Main Street since 1976, about 33 miles from West Glacier.
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Closed Sundays; plan a Saturday stop if you drive in for a Sunday park day.
The site does not list rentals, bear spray or fuel canisters; call (406) 752-2446 to confirm before counting on them.
Shop
Rocky Mountain Outfitter has sold mountain gear from Main Street in downtown Kalispell since 1976, when Don Scharfe opened it; longtime manager Jandy Cox now owns it. The shop covers alpine touring, mountaineering, kayaking, camping, nordic skiing, backpacking and climbing, with brands including Scarpa, Dynafit, Petzl, Atomic, Patagonia, Black Diamond, La Sportiva, DPS and Hilleberg. Its shop bench handles base repair, waxes and edges, boot repair and fitting, tele mounts and nordic race waxes. It is the independent gear stop for Glacier and Bob Marshall trips, about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2.
Quick facts
- Shop Type
- Independent outdoor and mountaineering gear shop
- Products Sold
- Gear for alpine touring, mountaineering, kayaking, camping, nordic skiing, backpacking and climbing, plus RMO-branded items, local outdoor guidebooks and Glacier National Park keepsakes.
- Signature Items
- Ski shop services: base repair, waxes and edges, boot repair, boot fitting, tele mounts, nordic race waxes.
What it sells
- Shop Type
- Independent outdoor and mountaineering gear shop
- Products Sold
- Gear for alpine touring, mountaineering, kayaking, camping, nordic skiing, backpacking and climbing, plus RMO-branded items, local outdoor guidebooks and Glacier National Park keepsakes.
- Signature Items
- Ski shop services: base repair, waxes and edges, boot repair, boot fitting, tele mounts, nordic race waxes.
- Brands Carried
- Scarpa, CAMP, Dynafit, Petzl, Atomic Skis, Patagonia, Black Diamond, La Sportiva, DPS, Hilleberg.
Visit details
- Operating Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM.
- Closed Days
- Sunday.
More details
- Park Area
- Kalispell / Flathead Valley
- Why Shop Here
- Locally owned since 1976 with a real service bench and staff who discuss local conditions; the store serves people headed to Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
- Shop If Skip If
- ✅ SHOP IF: You want technical climbing, backpacking or ski-touring gear, a boot fit, or local beta from staff. ❌ SKIP IF: You need a Sunday stop; the shop is closed Sundays.
- Owner Story
- Started in 1976 on Main Street in Kalispell by Don Scharfe; now owned by longtime manager Jandy Cox.
- Staff Description
- The shop presents staff conversation as central to trip planning and offers local climbing information, snowpack discussion and kit recommendations.
- Review Summary
- Google shows a 4.9 rating across 188 reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Rocky Mountain Outfitter from Glacier National Park?
The shop is on Main Street in Kalispell; the West Entrance at West Glacier is about 33 miles via US 2 east per the National Park Service.
Is it open on Sunday?
No. Hours are 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday.
What brands does it carry?
The site lists Scarpa, CAMP, Dynafit, Petzl, Atomic Skis, Patagonia, Black Diamond, La Sportiva, DPS and Hilleberg.
Does it do boot fitting or ski repair?
Yes. The shop lists base repair, waxes and edges, boot repair, boot fitting, tele mounts and nordic race waxes.
Does it rent gear or sell bear spray?
The website does not mention rentals, bear spray or fuel canisters. Call the shop to confirm.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.