Smokin' in the Rockies

Smokin' in the Rockies has earned a reputation around Montrose that most shops would envy, and it comes down to one thing people mention again and again: the staff. Ask anyone who shops here and you'll hear about how friendly and genuinely helpful the team is, whether you walk in knowing exactly what you want or you're hunting for a gift and have no idea where to start. One local came in looking for cigars and accessories for her husband, had no clue what she was doing, and walked out with everything he wanted thanks to the crew behind the counter. The selection surprises people, especially folks who've traveled from bigger places.

One visitor from California was impressed by the cigar offerings so far from the coast. Alongside the cigars you'll find tobacco pipes, rolling papers, a solid range of glass pipes and water pipes, vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, plus all the smaller accessories you tend to forget until you need them. The word around Montrose is that stock stays deep and prices stay fair, which is a big reason people keep coming back. The care here goes well beyond the register.

We've heard stories that say a lot about who runs this place: the owner once came out and helped a stranded driver jump-start a truck broken down in front of the shop, and on one Father's Day a woman working the counter sorted out a wrong order by driving to a customer's house after her shift to make the exchange. That kind of thing sticks with people. It's the sort of shop where the owners clearly value their employees, and it shows in how everyone treats you. People drive in from as far as Hotchkiss just to shop here, which tells you plenty.

For a tobacco shop in Montrose, Colorado, this one is a real local favorite, and the regulars will tell you it's worth the trip.