Salida, Colorado
The heart of the Arkansas Valley.
Tiny Arkansas River town punching way above its weight in art, craft, and independent outdoor brands.
Products from Salida
113 products from indie brands based right here.
Brands in Salida
5 independent makers based right here.
Badfish SUP
Water Sports
Stand-up paddleboards designed by a whitewater park designer. Built for rivers, lakes, and surf in the heart of the Arkansas Valley.
View profileSalida Circus Arts
Art & Performance
Handmade circus and performance art gear crafted in Salida. Custom juggling equipment, aerial silks, and hand-painted performance props from Colorado's arts-centric mountain town.
View profileSimple Ula
Ultralight Gear
Ultralight backpacking gear sewn in Salida. Frameless packs, stuff sacks, and accessories designed for long-distance hikers and minimalist backpackers. Every product is cut and sewn in their Colorado workshop.
View profileThe Maverick Potter
Pottery & Ceramics
Functional art pottery handmade in Salida's creative district. Bold glazes and organic forms inspired by the Arkansas Valley landscape. Mugs, vases, and serving ware fired in a downtown studio.
View profileWood's High Mountain Distillery
Artisan Spirits
Small-batch craft spirits distilled at 7,083 feet in Salida. Rye whiskey, gin, and alpine liqueurs made with Rocky Mountain water and locally foraged botanicals. Colorado's highest distillery and a pillar of the Salida creative district.
View profileAlso from Colorado
More independent makers worth knowing about.
Akinz
Fort Collins, CO · Apparel
Custom screen-printed tees and cozy beanies knit on-site. Built a community around creativity, sustainability, and mountain-town cool in Fort Collins.
View profileAll About Après
Aspen, CO · Apparel
Après ski apparel from Aspen. For when the lifts stop but the day is just getting started.
View profileAlways Azul Pottery
Villa Grove, CO · Pottery & Ceramics
Handmade stoneware with signature blue glazes; also offers B&B and pottery retreat experiences.
View profileAnimas Chocolate Company
Durango, CO · Artisan Food
Small-batch bean-to-bar chocolate handcrafted in Durango. Single-origin cacao sourced directly from farmers, roasted and tempered in-house. Dark bars, drinking chocolate, and seasonal truffles from 6,512 feet.
View profileAnthracite Spirits Co.
Crested Butte, CO · Breweries & Distilleries
Micro craft distillery with award-winning Mountain Dry Gin and specialty liqueurs.
View profileBack at the Ranch Furniture
Gunnison, CO · Cabin Decor
Premier western and cabin furniture store since 1993 with white-glove delivery service.
View profileBalefire Goods
Arvada, CO · Jewelry
Woman-owned artisan jewelry studio and gallery (50+ artists) specializing in ethically-sourced custom engagement rings.
View profileBerkeley Hoerr
Denver, CO · Art & Prints
Fine artist using oil, watercolor, ink, fiber and sculpture to capture ski culture and nature.
View profileBig Agnes
Steamboat Springs, CO · Tents & Sleeping Bags
Tents, sleeping bags, and pads designed in Steamboat Springs. Named after the 12,059-foot peak nearby. They invented the integrated sleeping pad sleeve — now they make some of the lightest shelters on the market.
View profileBoo Bicycles
Fort Collins, CO · Cycling
Custom hand-shaped bamboo bicycle frames. Amazing ride quality from a sustainable, renewable material. Built in Fort Collins.
View profileBoulder Campervans
Boulder, CO · Van Builders
Completely custom, highly detailed camper van conversions with 20K Instagram followers.
View profileBoulder Furniture Arts
Boulder, CO · Cabin Decor
Heirloom-quality hardwood furniture hand-built for 40 years from sustainably harvested wood.
View profileAbout Salida
A creative small town on the Arkansas River, Salida is known for its arts district, whitewater rafting, and the towering Sawatch Range. It punches well above its weight in independent shops and studios.
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