The friendly and knowledgeable staff at The Mountain Shop
Mike C.
Tech/Floor Manager
Favorite Outdoor Sports/Activities: Climbing, Skiing and Hiking
Most Memorable Outdoor Experience: There are so many it’s hard to pick just one!
Favorite Outdoor Place to Stay in Colorado: Ice climbing at Ouray Ice Park or rock climbing on Shelf Road.
Perfect Day: Hang out with good people doing the activities I enjoy!
Quote: “We’re beatin’-up-the-beat, that’s what we say when we’re doing our fist pump. First, we start off by banging the ground, we’re banging it as the beat builds ‘cause that beat’s hittin’ us so we’re fightin’ back, it’s like we beat up that beat”
Nickname: Champ
Favorite Cartoon: Thunder cats
First thing i did this morning: My hair
Rick V.
The Go-to Guy that knows just about everything!
Favorite Outdoor Sports/Activities: Boulder, build furniture, brew beer, drink beer
The Perfect Day: Sending a project, then watching some live music
Quote: “There is always going to be somebody stronger or younger than you…or both!”
Nickname: BetaRick
Favorite Cartoon Character: Jonny Qwest
First thing I did this morning: Made coffee
Desmond Y.
Website and Marketing Manager
Favorite Outdoor Sports/Activities: Bouldering, Hiking and Mountain Biking
Most Memorable Outdoor Experience: Have to stuff myself and my 80lb pitbull in my sleeping bag because it got too cold one night camping.
Favorite Outdoor Place to Stay in Colorado: Great Sand Dunes
Perfect Day: Getting up early for a hike to see the sunrise, getting in a bouldering session, a wicked bike ride followed by some tasty brews in the backyard with some friends.
Quote: “…or something along those lines”
Nickname: Dz
Favorite Cartoon: Inspector Gadget
First thing I did this morning: Made a cup of Chai
