Outdoor Recreation 

The Yampa Valley is a hub for outdoor recreation companies who design, test, and manufacture gear such as bikes, boats, clothing, energy foods, paddleboards, sleeping bags, socks, tents and even high-performance dog harnesses. Company owners say the area is great for product research, testing, and development as well as a quality workforce.

ORec companies headquartered in the Yampa Valley:

• BAP - fleece and softshell outdoor apparel
• Big Agnes - tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, duffel bags, outdoor clothing, and accessories
• Bingham Built Bikes - gravel, road, mountain, cross, fat, tandem, commuters, and every bike in between
• Chill Angel - temperature balancing sleepwear made from 100-percent merino wool
• CKS Online - eCommerce paddlesports retailer
• Cogma Bike Wear - innovative, stylish & functional cycling clothing
• The Creek Company - pontoon boats, float tubes, tackle bags, fishing, hunting, and camping accessories
• Eagle Creek (coming soon) - adventure luggage, organizers and travel accessories 
• Grass Sticks - bamboo ski poles and SUP paddles
• Good Vibes River Gear - mesh gear for rafting, camping and outdoor use
• Hala Gear - stand-up paddleboards, paddles, and accessories
• Harvest Skis - powder, all mountain and park skis
• Hog Island Boat Works - drift boats, skiffs
• Honey Stinger - organic honey energy gels, waffles, chews, and protein and energy bars
• Kent Eriksen Cycles - custom built titanium bikes 
• Moots Cycles - handmade road, mountain and cross titanium bicycles and components
• Northland Skis - handcrafted skis made in Steamboat Springs
• Point6 - wool socks, made in America
• Spiffy Dog - lightweight and quick-drying dog collars and harnesses, dog safety gear, canine accessories
• Steamboat Hatter - custom, handmade western hats
• Town Hall Outdoor Co. -  kids outdoor, sustainable apparel 
• Talon Grips - non-slip gun grips made in Steamboat Springs for sport, law enforcement and military markets