Originally founded in 1982 selling Ski, Wintersport, and Bike products sourced from Europe and the United States, On Mountain has grown from a passion for the outdoors and travel. Hiking, Skiing, Surfing, Camping, Biking, or even a 10 minute walk around the block! Connecting with the outdoors is what we are about.
We're 100% locally owned right here in
New Zealand since 1982
Our love for ski and the outdoors was born from spending time enjoying the backcountry while working in high end ski shops in Aspen, Colorado aka Ski Bumming. Since returning to New Zealand in the early 80s we have focused on supplying the cutting edge and technical outdoor product we loved so much overseas.
The world has changed a lot since the 80s! Our focus is now on enhancing peoples wellbeing by encouraging time and energy being spent in the outdoors. The challenges of modern life are just that – challenges. And by connecting with nature and the outdoors, those challenges all seem a little less daunting and manageable.
The question for us became how can we supply products to get people out there enjoying it, while still being good global citizens. This has lead to the search for the best quality, sustainable and unique outdoor product available in our Wellington based shop.
We stand by and use everything on this website and strive to work with companies that take their social responsibilities seriously (check out our blog posts on why we love our brands). While it’s not possible to get this right every time, our goal and direction is clear, we will keep walking this path everyday.
Leave the screen behind for a few hours… days… why not even months! And schedule some time to explore and connect. We think this is up there with oxygen and water - and we have the gear to help you get into it!
The On Mountain Mission is clear...
Let's Kiwi's out there and enjoying the outdoors with the best gear possible.
Check out our little outdoor shop online or come down and see us if you’re in or around Wellington. We’re located in the Woolstore building on Thorndon Quay and have the Cafe Le Marche Francias right outside the front door.
The curation of products here is done in conjunction with companies who are taking meaningful steps to be responsible corporate citizens. If you are aware of any brands who are in the outdoor space and doing cool things we would love to hear about it! Drop us a message at hi@onmountain.co.nz. If you have questions don’t hesitate to email or drop us a call.