Stumbled upon here after dinner this past weekend. Joe and James were amazing. Their entire staff…read moreis great honestly. Ended up buying some sneakers that were on sale. Definitely a must stop while your in Golden. Love supporting local business, will be back for sure!

Store always has a great selection. Staff is always friendly and helpful. We never miss a chance to…read morestop in when we're in town!

Best service I've had in a long time! Owners Alex and Matt…read more(I think!!) and Jake were all super chill and very helpful. We live out of state and needed help discerning a bit of the lay of the land when it came to winter rentals. They took the time to help us out, and give us options for the rentals we needed for snowshoes. The shop has tons of great outdoor equipment (see my pictures and others posted for the variety), and quite a few options for Colorado souvenirs! If and whenever we're in the area and need winter rentals, we'll be back!!

Mountain Side Gear Rental is the best around! It's my go-to spot for the last ~5-years when I need…read moregear for my backpacking and camping adventures! Not only do they have great rental options like bear canisters, tents, sleeping pads, etc. for last minute gear emergencies or when a friend comes to visit from out of town, but they also offer a variety of lightly used gear for purchase with great deals. + their dehydrated food wall for backpacking meals always has the best selection. Staff is super friendly and happy to share their knowledge of the area and gear! I can't recommend MSGR enough - support your local gear shop and you won't regret it

What a fun store! Julie was friendly and full of information about Golden and the surrounding area!…read moreIt is like going into a store and a tourism center all in one. I went in because I am visiting here for a few days and I was looking for the hats that say Stay Golden. A perfect souvenir from here plus a nod to the Outsiders, "Stay Gold." Aside from the cute collection of hats and shirts, they have a lot of outdoor wear and gear. Cute stickers, local made candles, mugs, water bottles and so much more! If you are outdoorsy, or just looking for some fun souvenir to remember, golden, definitely check out YoColorado!

My daughter's birthday is November 2. She lives in FoCo and I do not. I wanted to find a 'local'…read morestore that sells high quality cold weather gear and I happened upon YoColorado. I placed an order in late October but soon realized the gift would not arrive on time. I immediately contacted the store and they did everything possible to make sure she would receive her gifts on time. I appreciate the quality merchandise but I especially love the excellent customer service I received. Thank you YoColorado for a job well done! PS She is picky and she LOVED the gifts. Side note: the merchandise is well made and fairly priced.

I don't get the chance to visit many 'mountaineering' shops anymore for one reason... I've got a…read moreton of very high quality gear that has lasted me for many years but when I need something, like a recent pair of SCARPA boots, I visit Bent Gate. For many of us climbers, we used to have similar shops from yesteryear, Holubar, Frostline, Boulder Mountaineer, the 'old school' REI and the vintage Neptune Mountaineering, these shops had high quality gear that lasted the test of time and wear. Nowadays, fashion rather than function seems to be the selection at 'outdoor' shops. Ok... there's Bent Gate that still carries higher quality gear for folks who like to 'get at it'. Sure, you get what you pay for but the stuff does what it's supposed to do albeit at a price point a little higher than average. However, if you ever needed gear that will not fail, buy the better stuff for in the long run, you'll not only come out ahead but it might save your life. Bent Gate is such a company that strives for selling better gear... period!

If you're looking for climbing ,skiing , and outer wear , the store has it. Is it cheap no ! But…read morenone of the high quality gear is. They have good prices . And they are knowledgeable and helpful. They can give you guidance in the right direction, if you're not sure ask for help. There good.

*UPDATE* The owners reached out to me personally to make things right. Couldn't be happier!…read more I've been overlanding since before Covid. I currently have a 3yr old Roofnest Hardshell RTT. I've gotten my money's worth, but the quality sucks. Even though I had a protective cover, the shell started cracking after 1yr. Roofnest's support sent us the equivalent of "Tough-as-Nails" to seal it ourselves (as opposed to shipping it back for a replacement). So then I thought, to hell with the cover and I sprung to have it Line-X coated. Still it continued to crack. With spring here I want a replacement and I started looking at their competitors and landed on Freespirit. Although the build quality looks nice, I'll never know how it holds up because after a month (March 8th to April 8th) of dealing with their new sales person (I won't list names) and trying to buy one for myself, they have been playing games and pushed me to take my business elsewhere. I drove 2hrs there and 2hrs home to check out their showroom and products, I wanted to make a deal then and there but the salesperson said he couldn't without the owner. So then they started the back and forth via email (let me check with the owner) until the March 10% sale was over (so I missed that), then, he (salesperson) changed the purchase package to get me to pay for things that I didn't want and was not part of the agreed upon purchase. Ultimately I had to tell them I was no longer interested in dealing with their company. Of course no response to my pleasantly worded dissatisfaction. Wish I could get in touch with the owner directly to see if the problem is the salesperson, or company culture (but email and calls funnel through the sales person). If anyone questions the legitimacy of my claim I am happy to forward all email correspondence with their sales department.

I cannot say enough good things about this company. Freespirit rec has been hands down the absolute…read morebest company I've ever worked with as far as customer service goes. They truly care about their customers and the community they are building. I had a couple long phone calls with them directly as I was deciding which rooftop tent to purchase. They understood I was preparing to make a large purchase and they patiently answered all of my questions and guided me through which tent would best suit my needs. They were kind enough to extend a bit of a discount to help with the initial cost since I was bundling a couple large items together (including an awning). I decided to go with the Evo 2! The tent and awning and accessories arrived quickly and with no issues. Install was easy enough. Every time I reached out via phone and email along the way, someone immediately answered or called back asap. I went on a few trips and within a couple trips, one of the pockets and the attic in the tent ripped off from the seams. I called them and explained what happened, they were so kind on the phone and apologetic, trying to find the quickest way to make this situation 'right'. They offered to send a replacement tent skin to me with no charge. They took my tent skin back to do some R&R and figuring out ways to improve that seam issue at the pocket! Josh (who I have been communicating with) just happened to be traveling near my home and offered to help me install it as well! during his vacation he took the time to help me install the new tent skin. During the install we chatted and I learned even more about FSR and the family and community they are building there. I am bought in for life, this company and the way they treat their customers is unmatched. Not even to mentioned how amazing the products are! (Which they absolutely are). This is the best looking tent on the market, incredibly comfortable as well and the quality overall is fantastic. My entire experience with FSR has been nothing but incredible. I'm happy to be an FSR owner and can't wait to see what new products come from them in the near future.

David Spade isn't helping these stores much. The whole place is basically a Ross for the outside,…read morejust rows and rows and rows of shirts and pants with all the oddities tucked away in the corners. They do have a massive wall of dog beds, if you're a furry friend enjoyer. Though, it does have redeeming qualities, of course. They do carry some Carhardt branded clothing for much cheaper than your usual stores. I also did find myself a good pair of shorts that fit, which are basically pants to a goblin like myself. But they do keep on brand with random canoos sprinkled everywhere.

New! Just opened in October of 2019 and the location is massive!…read more Always hit or miss at a Sierra selection wise. This location is well stocked and has a deep selection of styles and sizes. Front right of the store is all camping equipment. Front left is luggage and duffle bags. They have all travel items like RFID blocking wallets, backpacks, and fanny packs. Clothing all through the center and a few electronics closer to the registers. Back section is split betterment's changing rooms, clothes for kids, toys, and pet items. I was surprised how small the clothing section was for children. Teens to youngg adults will find a lot but certainly slim pickings for young children. This pet section is insane. Walls full of dog beds. All materials and sizes. Poop bags, harnesses, leashes, treats, shampoo, EVERYTHING. Well worth stopping in just to check out the selection. Shoes line one wall and that rounds out the store. They really wanted to go big with this new location it seems. Checkout line was quick even with one register open. At peak times I'm sure they have all five registers open. Store flow and layout does a great job spacing out customers so I'm sure you won't wait long.