by Whitney Schuettpelz | Sep 6, 2018 | Feral
FERAL is building something great, and we want to do it in collaboration with YOU. We feel very strongly that Denver deserves a local alternative that stands tall against the corporate chain retailers. Truly independent and worthy of equal consideration against the...
by Whitney Schuettpelz | Jul 31, 2018 | Family-Friendly, Feral
It’s time for the 4th and final installment of our 2018 First Friday Film Series! With our upcoming move to 3936 Tennyson Street this fall, Friday will be the last night we show films in our front yard. Come help us celebrate THIS Friday, August 3rd! We will kick off...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Jul 4, 2018 | Adventure, Colorado, Feral
Step 1. Store them somewhere safe until next year. Our state is burning you nit. Link: Interactive Map of Colorado Fire Bans by County
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Jun 27, 2018 | Advice, Advocacy, Colorado, Feral
As of the publication date of this article, most counties in Colorado are on Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. The list is long. But what exactly does that mean? Can you still go camping? Of course! It just takes a little extra precaution on your part to make sure you’re...
by Whitney Schuettpelz | Jun 25, 2018 | Feral
Wait, FERAL is moving? Yes, but not yet… and not far. We plan to be in our current location through the remainder of 2018 before moving to another location on Tennyson Street. Come visit us! The building will eventually be scraped for a development project, so...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Jun 7, 2018 | Adventure, Advice, Camping
You’ve probably read On the Road. Or at least been nudged by the influx of van lifers on social media. Maybe you did family road trips as a kid but haven’t considered the possibilities of bringing your life to the road for more than a spring break getaway. Living on...
by Whitney Schuettpelz | Jun 6, 2018 | Feral
FERAL now has a rewards program! Our customers have been asking for it, and we finally pulled it together. The details are simple. You earn 1 point for every dollar spent both in shop and online,* and you can redeem your points for discounts. The more you save up, the...
by Whitney Schuettpelz | Jun 5, 2018 | Family-Friendly, Feral
It’s time for the 3rd installment of our First Friday Film Series! Join us Friday, July 6th as we enjoy a double feature. We will kick off the evening with a short film, Euphoria, Indescribable Adventure. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/238128976 Synopsis: Euphoria...
by Whitney Schuettpelz | May 28, 2018 | Adventure, Feral
On Thursday, June 21st at 7pm we will be hosting a special book event at the shop with Chris Kalman, celebrating his new book As Above, So Below: A Climbing Story. The event will include a reading followed by discussion and Q&A with Kalman. As Above, So Below is...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | May 24, 2018 | Camping, Feral
Coffee outside. Is there anything better? That’s a rhetorical question because the answer is no. There is nothing better. It’s a simple morning ritual that deserves some serious praise. And it’s not just about the coffee in the cup, it’s about the production. No...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | May 23, 2018 | Feral
It’s that time again! Friday, June 1 we will be showing two films: QAMANIQ & Ovarian Psycos. We will be showing the short film QAMANIQ to kick off the evening. Synopsis: In August 2017, a team of 3 women aged 25 to 30 embarked on a quest to discover their...
by Whitney Schuettpelz | May 21, 2018 | Adventure, Camping, Colorado, Feral
FERAL Summer Stock Up Sale Join us through Memorial Day to save big on your summer outdoor essentials. Take 20% any one full price item* in the shop and snag even deeper discounts on other essentials including: All Maps & Books: 25% Off All Dehydrated Backpacking...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | May 17, 2018 | Feral
The time has finally come! After a long winter of labor and love, Idaho Springs is getting a new outdoor shop! The Grand Opening (where we will party) will take place on June 9th at 10:00am. We’d love to celebrate with you. We have a jam-packed day to celebrate...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | May 2, 2018 | Feral
Join us for our most unique promotion of the year and support a great cause! Friday, May 18th – Sunday, May 20th, trade in ANY old backpack, sleeping bag, or tent and get 25% off a BRAND new one! Start your summer off with the right gear at the best price. Mix...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Apr 20, 2018 | Feral
It’s getting warmer and the sun is setting later. Beyond summer adventures, it means First Friday Films are back at FERAL! On the first Friday of every month starting in May and continuing through October, we will be screening a film in the front yard of the shop. The...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Mar 28, 2018 | Adventure, Advice, Colorado, Feral
You’ve probably seen countless pictures on Instagram showing seemingly average individuals chest deep in fresh powder, or maybe someone showed you an epic video of powder exploding all around a skier or snowboarder…people giggling with joy as they experience...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Feb 27, 2018 | Advocacy, Feral
Welcome to part five in a series highlighting each panelist for the upcoming film festival on March 8, 2018, No Man’s Land: “an all-woman adventure film festival based out of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Feb 26, 2018 | Advocacy, Feral
When I started FERAL, the easiest decision I had to make was our mission statement. That’s a rare thing. I’ve worked for large corporations that are constantly massaging their mission. It’s easy to find excuses…an evolving market. Shifting visions of disposable and...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Feb 23, 2018 | Feral
Welcome to part four in a series highlighting each panelist for the upcoming film festival on March 8, 2018, No Man’s Land: “an all-woman adventure film festival based out of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect...
by Jimmy Funkhouser | Feb 19, 2018 | Feral
Welcome to part three in a series highlighting each panelist for the upcoming film festival on March 8, 2018, No Man’s Land: “an all-woman adventure film festival based out of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect...
