09/09/2026
We’re proud to be part of IndieOutdoor: a growing collective of certified independent outdoor retailers committed to real expertise, community connection, and the preservation of outdoor culture.
What makes an IndieOutdoor retailer different?
✔ 100% independent
✔ No corporate ownership
✔ No outside investment
✔ Staff who actually use the gear they recommend
At TMS & TML, that looks like gearing people up for the trails & mountain lifestyle, supporting local nonprofits, hosting community events, sharing our real-world gear advice. That’s what independent outdoor retail looks like in Truckee/Tahoe.
Independent outdoor retail is about more than selling gear: It’s about helping outdoor communities thrive.
Where you shop makes a difference. 68% of every dollar spent at an independent retailer stays in the local economy. IndieOutdoor retailers also give back an average of 2% of gross sales to local and national nonprofits.
At TMS, we give back through trail stewardship, community events, and nonprofit partnerships.
More dollars staying local means more investment in our communities and the outdoors we all enjoy. Not a bad return on a gear run. 💚