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This list of 25 "Must Have" items from the Ski Haus is not comprehensive. In fact, we have about 25 lists of 25 must have items rolling through our heads with each and every season. This is our current summer list. Enjoy. Use. Reuse. And Repeat...

1. Gregory Advent Pro - $149.00 Gregory's perennial best seller amoung day hikers, adventurers, and explorers. Sounds like all of us. The Gregory Advent Pro features 'self healing' G30 fabric which helps keep the pack weight low. The 'Wraptor' stabilizer secures the pack snuglyly against the back while you're jumping streams, scrambling talus, topping peaks, hopping rocks, and chasing rainbows.

2. Chrome Messenger Bags - $45+ Once you have ridden with a loaded Chrome bag you'll quickly realize that pain in your neck was the feeling you got from dealing with your old courier bag. ChromeÕs ultra comfortable padded shoulder strap, the quick release seat buckle closure, the free floating 100% waterproof PVC liner... the secret stash pocket. Chrome is about to replace your old bag.

3. Chariot Child Carriers - $280+ Steamboat parents aren't about to stop riding, running, or skiing just 'cause they have a new ankle biter on the team. Chariot carriers let you trail run, bike, hike, xc ski, and ride with the kids. One chassis converts to 5 different activities. The ideal year round carrier.

4. Patagonia Duway Skirt ($55), Patagonia Intercontinental Pants ($75), Carve Designs Zipperline Hoodie ($50) - Three super easy women's clothing pieces that are ideal for town, travel, or play. Ski Haus features a huge selection of women's mountain fashion from Carve Designs, Patagonia, Prana, Cloudveil, Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Horny Toad, Royal Robbins, ArcTeryx, Billabong, and Lole.

5. Granite Gear Air-Line Stuff Sacks - $10+ One of the best ways to organize your pack, whether you are taking a quick hike up Ethel or trekking in Italy for a week, is to use stuff sacks. The new Air-Line stuff sacks from Granite Gear are ultralight, ultrastrong, and come in a handy jar that you can use for other stuff that will go in your pack, too. Very Cool!

6. Mountain Hardwear Piute Sleeping Bag - $200 (reg) This bag comes in both men's and women's. The Piute is a 20 degree, 600 fill down bag. The ultimate three season bag. Lightweight. Compressimble. Warm. And built with Mountian Hardwear comfort and durability. Make your bed where ever the summer night finds you...

7. Kaenon UPD Polarized Sunglasses - $149 We could list a bunch of tech jargon here about how Kaenon shades are the best polarized lens/shades available on the market but what counts is how they look, how they feel on your head, how they protect your eyes, and how the world looks as you look through them. As far as we can tell, the world looks pretty cool.

8. ArcTeryx Bora 65 and 62 - $350 The perfect midsize pack. Not too big for short trips and not too small for when you want to go for as long as the food holds out. ArcTeryx is famous for their thermoformed belts and back panels. The 65 is suited for the gents and sleek 62 is ideal for the silhoutte of action-style gals. These packs carry any load great!

9. BD Zenix Headlamp - $44.50 This little flamethrower generates an intense, pre-focused beam of light that cuts deep into the night. LED technology offers power savings, bulb savings, cost savings. Perfect for climbing, camping, the glove compartment, or roaming power outages at home.

10. Olukai Sandals - What more says summer in the summer than sandals. Can our feet be that far away from them for any length of time? In the polynesian culture there is a strong tradition of 'he awe mai', which means to give back to the community that you live in. In the spirit of he awe mai, we have created special edition sandals for Rabbit Kekai. Legendary hawaiian waterman, surfer and teacher. Wear your Olukai sandals with pride. We do.

11. Craft Mingo Jacket - $79.99 Go light and go fast in any conditions with this super light, water-resistant, windproof shell. Reflective patches and piping let you be seen on dark and dreary days, drop tail keeps you protected and three back pockets let you bring a few extras or stash away gloves and legs warmers as the day warms up. Craft is the best kept secret in Ski Haus...

12. Electra Cruisers Keola - life - all is good on the Hawaii menÕs bike and you, my friend, have just become the Nui KehliÕi - the biggest chief of all. And for the ladies, Aloha Ôãina - a deep love for the land and connection to all things which flow from the ancient Wahine spirit... All this from a cruiser? Not just any cruiser. An Electra Cruiser. MenÕs and WomenÕs frames and colors.

13. Rocky Mountain ETSX 50 Mountain Bike - Yup, a mountain bike. To live and ride in the Rocky Mountains you have to go up and you have to go down. The ETSX (Energy Transfer System) is quite possibly the best up and down mountain bike on the market. Adjustable rear suspension (4", 4.5", 5"). If you love to climb as much as you love to descend... The ETSX is for you. The ideal crosscountry mountain bike. Models include the 70, 50, and 30.

14. A map. A compass. A book - From here the possibilities are endless. Read a map and find incredible destinations filled with big lonely spaces. Read a compass to determine if you are lucky enough to be lost in pristine wilderness. If you do find yourself in such a place, sit down, make camp and read the great book you brought with you. Enjoy.

15. Rocky Mountain Slayer 70 - Ok, there are two schools of thought going on here... Trad xc riders love to climb fast and ride with control on the descents. More freeride riders take the ups a little slower but descend with a little more gusto... Maybe a little more willingness to hit the deck when the bet is last one down buys... The Slayer takes big hits while maintaining all mountain roots. Great bike.

16. Bike Shoes ($60+), Spare Tubes ($2.99), Patch Kit ($2.85), Floor Pump ($26+) Whether you love the downhill or live to battle big climbs, designed bike shoes, clipless pedals, true spinning wheels and properly inflated tires will make your life much easier. Sidi bike shoes, Salsa spare tubes, Park preglued patch kits, and Silca floor pumps are but a few of our favorite things.

17. Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 - Ok, ok, there are three schools of thought going on here. When the need for speed is the real thing it's time to road up. No other ride will give you the the feel of fast than a road ride. 44mph. 49 mph. 51 mph. How fast do you dare to descend? Plus, long road rides over Colorado's famous mountainpasses are second to none. Love the ride. The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 will give you everything you want in a road ride. It's smooth, quick, responsive, and fun to ride. Test ride today at Ski Haus!

18. Shorts ($45+) Short days, short nights, short meals, short night's sleep, short vacations... Everything about summer is short so it only makes sense to wear Ôem, too. We sell Carhartt, Mountain Hardwear, Royal Robbins, Billabong, and many others. Legs not included.

19. Mizuno Wave Ascend 2 Trail Running Shoes - Mizuno has been around for ages. They continue to innovate and produce very worth products. The Wave Ascend is one of our best selling trail shoes. Stable, comfortable, and long wearing. It't not what are you from, stupid, it's what are you running to? How about a long life and happiness? Lets hit the trail.

20. Snowpeak Trek Combo - $46.95 When youÕre traveling light and fast, one way to save the weight is with cookware that easily doubles as your plate and bowl. The Trek Combo fills the bill and helps fill the stomach.

21. MSR MiniWorks EX - $79.95 We've heard of some pretty desperate actions taken by people when their water options have run dry with some pretty desperate consequences. Carry a MSR water filter with you and you will always have plenty of options and never be thirsty on the trail again.

22. Rock Gear - Climbing on lead at the Domes or top roping Blob, a day at the crags is like finding a heads up penny. Brother, this is your lucky day!

23. Bell SweepR Bike Helmet - We know a few hard-headed women and a few knuckleheaded men but even these gals and guys wonÕt ride their bikes without a helmet attached to their craniums. Good advice if you want to stay ahead in the game of life.

24. LaFuma Chair - $165 This chair is so comfortable it is a little dangerous. Once you sit down, recline, and feel the full effect of its powers, you may not want to do much of anything else for quite some time. It is the ultimate car camping accessory and many have claimed it is the most comfortable chair in their house! After a long bike ride remember to call Òdibs!Ó on the Lafuma!

25. The Great Outdoors - Priceless Grizzley bears, bald eagles, blue whales, wolves, and snail darters. The world is a web. Each creature is a strand. It is in our best interest to stay connected. Protect habitat. Leave No Trace. Live longer.