It was a long shot, but I dropped by because I'd broken my front brake hours before leaving for a trip where I planned to MTB for several days in Lajitas and the State Park. The owner found a used 4 piston brake in the back that got the job done and sold it to me for more than a fair price. But tangent to that, he volunteered a wealth of knowledge about the local trails. A true enthusiast of his trade. read more

Knowledgeable steady source of equipment for the adventures of a lifetime. Kind good humored chill folks. read more

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We used Desert Sports for a short canoe trip. My only complaint is that we didn't book a longer excursion. Zac was our guide, and he was super professional and knows the river and the entire area. He worked really hard to keep our novice crew safe and well cared for. Highly recommend this outfit, everyone was super friendly. read more

Desert Sports - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

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I have never posted a review on Yelp ever but often use it as a resource to make decisions about service providers. I couldn't walk away from the experience we had with Zac and Billy on the river and not say something. These guys were the dynamic duo. We have been on several river trips guided and self paced and this was one of the best ever. I've found I have to read all the reviews good and bad to make a decision about who to use and with only 7 reviews I was a little skeptical but could not have been more thankful I did. Thank you Billy and Zac we had an amazing trip. We look forward to doing a three day with you. read more

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Desert Sports in Terlingua is now open. They require masks indoors and do social distancing. They clean things regularly in the store and limit size of groups inside. I want everyone to know how professional they are so they can support their business. Please share my post if you are so inclined. We recently rented bikes from them, and Chris and Mike kept us and themselves safe while we did that. The mountain biking was fun! We could enjoy ourselves immensely in the great outdoors with no risk from the virus. Plus Mike is now fixing my husband's 35-year-old mountain bike! Mike gave me a quick lesson on shifting gears so that I really understood it. He showed how a pickup tailgate and a blanket double as a bike rack by covering the upright tailgate w the blanket and draping the front tire over it and then tying it down. Wow! Chris has consistently supported children in the arts locally with her talent, love and enthusiasm for many years. I love her beautiful photography and art. I love her beautiful soul. Chris and Mike recently participated in a skillful and courageous rescue of a tourist stranded on a high cliff and then rafted him to safety in the dark! I won't go into detail, but they need to write a book about that! Thank you, Chris and Mike! You are gems! Thank you for all that and for flattening the curve. read more

We took a full day raft float with guide, and we had a blast! The staff was helpful and fun. The guides were personable, informative, and with a focus on safety. They packed a great lunch, too! Yes, there are bigger, more well known outfitters in town, but bigger isn't always better. We felt like we were the only ones that mattered! Thanks, Billy and Matthew, for a great day! read more

We will be returning for a multi day trip for sure! Extremely communicative and helpful in understanding what the trip entailed. We did a full day river trip in a raft through Colorado canyon with Zach and will be requesting him for our multi day trip. Everyone was incredibly professional and very knowledgeable about the area Zach was easy to get along with and answered all of our questions (possibly made up but he was so quick we didn't notice). We had a great lunch he whipped up on the bank with some homemade bean dip that was out of this world! read more

Highly recommended - one of the smaller outfitters in BB. There were just 4 of us on our trip plus our guide Sierra. Water levels were low on the Rio Grande but we managed ok. Our trip through Hot Springs Canyon began with a scenic drive through the spectacular scenery of Big Bend National Park. On the river, we floated past limestone bluffs with grand vistas of the desert and mountains in the distance. This area abounds in historic ruins as well as evidence of other cultures that have inhabited this unique area. There were wild horses and some locals from Boquillas on the Mexican banks. We took a soak in the Hot Springs while Sierra was setting up lunch. We love the water but are pretty rubbish as the technical stuff, Sierra was always ready to help us or shout encouragement when we banked. Communication with Desert Sports was top notch from the moment of booking, checking in with Mike the day before and experience on the river. read more

Mike & Brenda treated us well, taught us how to tie knots, and made our whole canoeing the Santa Elena Canyon experience a good one. Thanks!! read more

If you are looking to rent a canoe, raft or a bicycle this is the best place in Terlingua. Professional staff with tons of experience in the Big Bend region. Plus, they sell various items you might want for a hike, a bike or a float. You can find them off of hwy 170 near the Terlingua Ghostown. read more

We wanted to rent canoes but were told the water conditions would be better for a raft. So our group of 4 adults and 2 kids rented a nice raft for a Thanksgiving day trip down the Rio Grand. These guys have good equipment, take good care of you, and offer a shuttle service for those not wanting to do a tour. Since all of us have rafted before we figured the Class 1 and 2 rapids would be easy for us to handle on our own. We had a glorious day and do not tell anyone but we lunched in Mexico...not approved but for 5 hours we did not see one person. As a side note, the wife of the owner is an artist and Mrs. M bought a great looking t-shirt with one of her designs on the front (it was a koi floating around a cactus.) read more

We had a great experience at Desert Sports! The staff was super friendly and helpful. We rented mountain bikes for three days and they had maps and lots of advice ready for the Lajitas trails and State Park trails - great riding for all skill levels! Highly recommend taking a couple days for mountain biking if you're going to Big Bend. read more

Desert Sports - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

My girlfriend and I spent a week camping in Big Bend Nat'l Park and had brought our kayaks in hopes of paddling the Rio Grande. The people at Desert Sports were so helpful and accommodating! Neither of us been down the river before and the guide that shuttled us to the put in point and then drove our truck to where we'd be getting out was very helpful. She explained in detail every wall-shot, turn, and rapid we would encounter and told us how to best navigate each hazard. My girlfriend was pretty nervous about tackling the river by ourselves but Rebecca sat down with her and after talking about the river and what to expect she was much more at ease. Needless to say we had an incredible time! We stopped by the shop on the way back to the park to thank everyone again and were invited out with all of them that night for food and drinks. These are truly wonderful people that really enjoy what they do! We are very excited to go back. read more

The staff were fantastically helpful when our bike rack fell apart, offering a loan of their equipment and even taking us to a local welder to repair our own rack before the long drive home! read more