Sportsman & Ski Haus
Employee-owned Kalispell outdoor store since 1968: bear spray, camp gear, clothing and bike or kayak rentals.
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Sportsman & Ski Haus is an employee-owned outdoor and sporting goods store founded in 1968, with its Kalispell location at 145 Hutton Ranch Road on the north side of town. Departments cover camp and hike, clothing, footwear, hunt and fish, watersports, wintersports, bike, golf and kids' gear, and the camp section stocks Counter Assault bear spray, Jetboil stoves, maps and compasses, and freeze-dried food. It rents bikes, e-bikes, paddleboards and kayaks in summer and skis, snowboards and snowshoes in winter, about 33 miles from Glacier's West Entrance.
Quick facts
- Shop Type
- Outdoor and sporting goods store
- Products Sold
- Camp & Hike, Clothing, Footwear, Kids', Hunt & Fish, Athletics, Wintersports, Watersports, Golf, Bike. Park essentials: Bear spray (Counter Assault), Jetboil stoves, maps and compasses, Osprey packs, tents from The North Face, Nemo and Big Agnes, sleeping bags, Mountain House and Peak Refuel freeze-dried meals, Yeti and Stanley bottles, coolers. Rain gear is not called out by name on the site, though the clothing department carries technical outerwear from Patagonia, Arc'teryx and Outdoor Research.
- Signature Items
- Bear spray (Counter Assault), Jetboil stoves, maps and compasses, Osprey packs, tents from The North Face, Nemo and Big Agnes, sleeping bags, Mountain House and Peak Refuel freeze-dried meals, Yeti and Stanley bottles, coolers. Rain gear is not called out by name on the site, though the clothing department carries technical outerwear from Patagonia, Arc'teryx and Outdoor Research.
What it sells
- Shop Type
- Outdoor and sporting goods store
- Products Sold
- Camp & Hike, Clothing, Footwear, Kids', Hunt & Fish, Athletics, Wintersports, Watersports, Golf, Bike. Park essentials: Bear spray (Counter Assault), Jetboil stoves, maps and compasses, Osprey packs, tents from The North Face, Nemo and Big Agnes, sleeping bags, Mountain House and Peak Refuel freeze-dried meals, Yeti and Stanley bottles, coolers. Rain gear is not called out by name on the site, though the clothing department carries technical outerwear from Patagonia, Arc'teryx and Outdoor Research.
- Signature Items
- Bear spray (Counter Assault), Jetboil stoves, maps and compasses, Osprey packs, tents from The North Face, Nemo and Big Agnes, sleeping bags, Mountain House and Peak Refuel freeze-dried meals, Yeti and Stanley bottles, coolers. Rain gear is not called out by name on the site, though the clothing department carries technical outerwear from Patagonia, Arc'teryx and Outdoor Research.
- Brands Carried
- The North Face, Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, Prana, Kuhl, Fjallraven, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, Osprey, Counter Assault, Jetboil, Yeti.
Visit details
- Operating Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM; Sun 10 AM–6 PM
Planning advice
- Tips Advice
- Buy bear spray here before entering the park; the store stocks Counter Assault.
- Reserve summer rentals online ahead of holiday weekends.
- If you rent a bike, plan to carry it on a hitch rack or tailgate pad; the store will not let you put it inside the car.
- Nearby Facilities
- Hutton Ranch Road retail area on Kalispell's north side, near US 93 and US 2 for the drive to the park.
More details
- Why Shop Here
- One stop for the gear a Glacier trip actually needs, from bear spray to a rental kayak, with long evening hours that suit travelers arriving late.
- Shop If Skip If
- SHOP IF: Employee-owned and in business since 1968, with three stores across Montana and Idaho. SKIP IF: Bargain hunters or anyone wanting a small-shop, boutique feel; this is a large full-line store.
- Exclusive Items
- Rentals: Summer: basic and premium bikes, kids' bikes, e-bikes, solid and inflatable paddleboards, standard, tandem and inflatable kayaks, and packrafts, reservable online. Winter: alpine skis, snowboards, snowshoes and classic, skate and backcountry cross-country skis with boots and poles. Rent three consecutive days and the fourth is free. Bike rentals may not be carried inside a vehicle (except kids' bikes); the store supplies hitch racks and tailgate pads.
- Review Summary
- More than 600 Google reviews average 4.5 stars, a solid pattern for a big-box outdoor retailer: broad selection and helpful staff are the recurring theme.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sportsman & Ski Haus sell bear spray?
Yes. The camp and hike department lists Counter Assault bear spray.
Can I rent a bike or kayak for a day near Glacier?
Yes. The Kalispell store rents bikes, e-bikes, paddleboards, kayaks and packrafts in summer, with online reservations.
How far is the store from Glacier National Park?
About 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2 east. It is in Kalispell, not in the park.
What are the hours?
Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM.
Do they rent ski gear in winter?
Yes: alpine skis, snowboards, snowshoes and cross-country skis, with the fourth consecutive rental day free.
Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
Editorial review: YourNPGuide Editorial Team. Information is compiled from official sources, verified traveler reviews, and editorial research; no firsthand visit is implied unless explicitly documented. Learn how YourNPGuide works.
Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.