Cute little store, they carry just about everything you need for hiking/backpacking from high…read morequality brands.

This store is so cool!…read more My boyfriend and I parked a little ways down the street to walk around and look at stores and this place caught my eye because who doesn't love a good outdoor store? And a local business, at that! Lots of cool gear and clothes, and even better sales! They had a lot of winter season sales when we came in so I ended up buying a comfortable jacket with their logo! They literally have everything here. I saw a few books I wanted to buy, but had to stay within my budget :) but I'd love to come back and maybe pick up those books and take them home with me! Honestly, if you're in need for a good outdoor gift or to add to your gear collection, go here.

I love Heidi's Ski Shop. They help make skiing affordable. Get there early and head up to Dodge for…read morea great day.

Don't do it or be prepared to encounter craziness and some arbitrary charges on your credit card…read more This shop is stuffed (and perhaps run and owned??!!, not sure) by a crazy, unbalanced person, who is also a swindler. I have been a customer of this establishment for many years, renting a lot of equipment out. And the person behind the counter has lost completely his marbles. Detail In order to rent the equipment, you need to leave a credit card and a copy of the driver license or a driver license as a collateral. So as you can see, their equipment is very safe from being taken from them. At the same time although they open very early (way before the resort does), they close at 5pm, mere 30 minutes after the resort closing time. So, as you can imagine, this makes for a very frantic and hectic day close to be able to return the equipment on time. I rented some gear for two days and some gear for one day. At the end of the first day, I fell and injured my hand. So doing, everything became much slower than usual and being with the child and equipment, while parked pretty far, meant that getting out. As a result, I was late getting to the rental place by 30 minutes. Since, I had other equipment out and paid for two days and the place officially closes pretty early, I didn't even think of attempting to stop by and just thought that I would sort it out the next day. Also, as we were driving by, I saw all the cars gone and the doors closed at around 5:35 or so. When I came the next early morning (before the resort opens at 9am) with all their gear, he first made me intentionally wait for about 15 mins. Then, all of a sudden without any explanation, he threw my card to me and told me that I would no longer be able to rent from his establishment. My child got scared and ran out from the store. I was completely stunned and baffled by his behavior and after my repeated attempts to pry out some sort of an explanation of his utterly unhinged behavior in front of other customers I was able to glean some amount of information. As a result of all this, we were late to my child's class that morning. Had I known this, I would course never bother to try to come and return their equipment as early as possible. When I came home, I discovered that he charged the card I left with him with some arbitrary fees (several times the amount it should have been charged as a late penalty per their own contract), just out of his spitefulness, without even telling me so, an invoice or an explanation of the charges.

I was recommended to come here for snowboarding rentals. They have so much gear for great prices…read more Our rentals for the board, bindings and boots were $35. That is definitely a steal if you are not trying to fully invest on a hobby quite yet. Everyone in the shop was super friendly and knowledgeable. I'll definitely be back for our next trip to the snow.

My girlfriend and I visited first time to see if they had union bindings for a last minute gift…read more One of the workers approached us and asked if we needed help. Apparently we were online shopping looking at last years model of bindings. The worker went to the back to bring options (displayed white or black). Next thing you know he pulls out exactly what we were looking for and he was so excited to see our reactions. On TOP of that, he threw us a discount. What an amazing first impression by this shop. Will definitely be coming back next time for either a rental or board. Definitely made our day. P.S. Friendly and knowledgeable employees, they carry snow clothes, goggles, skis, snowboards, bindings, anything you name it. They even do rentals at an affordable cost and build it for you. Worker mentioned everything they ride is what they sell in the shop.

We had a gala of time over 3 days. First day was Snow tubing…read more(they were not open for sledding)... while it was crowded being the 2nd day after the first snowfall of hte season, it was fine. The kicker was that they gave a 50% off Learn to Ski package (cross-country skiing) which saved us several $$$ the next few days. Not only did cross-country skiing was fun (first time for us), the instructors were very patient and effective. The 2nd day I went (on a Monday morning), my group lesson became Private lesson as I was the only on in the class. Even more savings :-) The Warming Hut cafe is a great touch after doing some trails. The food was great here. The tracks for cross-country skiing was kept up. Our entire group (multiple kids and adults) had a great time. Weather was good as well as a bonus.

It was a toss up between BV or Leland's...after reading the reviews for Leland's, I opted for BV…read more It was my kids first time in the snow and I didn't want them to have a horrible crowded first experience. We had to leave early because I wanted to be there close to opening time if 9am, we got there around 10am and there were plenty of parking spots and tubes for the kids to ride. For 6 people, 4 tube rentals for 2hrs it cost me $160. At Leland's I would've paid $240. It was a pleasant experience. The staff was very friendly and seemed genuinely happy doing their job. We had so much fun, the kids were whooped after the two hrs. At first I don't think that two hrs would be enough, but it was perfect. It's an honor system for the amount of time you use the tubes, don't be the one who tries to use them all day. There are a lot of people coming into the park at all times of the mid morning. 2 1/2hes is more than plenty to wear the little ones out. We will definitely be back and would recommend Bear Valley Adventure Co to anyone who has kids.

I love this place to pieces. I have been coming here since I was a young kid and I'm 42 now. The…read morelast two times I came in here, I had the greatest conversations with the owners, and then I went to White Pines and got on some fish based on the suggestions I got from them.

Great little sporting goods store which is perfect for the area. Bill defines the store with his…read moreknowledge and is very friendly if you need any fishing tips. The store mainly has fishing supplies for the nearby ponds to catch trout, bluegill, and bass. There is a small selection for water sports, goggles, snow gear, and swim wear. Yes it's small , but that's the charm and how logistics works when out so far from a local big box store. I've bought fishing licenses here which was not an issue for me. They are able to take debit card with a small fee. Pay with cash and you can avoid fee - just like numerous small business impacted by cc fees from the cc companies. Also picked up a custom Ebbetts Pass sun shirt which honestly is badasś. Support local business there and around town!

Great shop right on Hwy 4, in the middle of Arnold. They open at 8, and Bear Valley opens at 9…read more So get there at opening, and drive the 30 minutes. You can be first in line when the lifts open! There were several families there, but service was fast and efficient, and we were on our way in no time. The equipment was in decent shape. They have full Rossi rental packages. The boots were comfortable if not a little basic. The skis were in good condition. Everything looked fairly new. The poles were a little cheap, but who cares--they're just sticks right? We also got a demo package. Nicer Rossi boots plus Atomic skis. The previous week I tried the premium Rossi skis somewhere else, but these Atomics were hot. After I returned them, he offered to sell me a new pair that were on sale. Not this time, but I was tempted. The staff was friendly and knowledgable, without being overbearing or know it all. The were fast too. They sped us through our paperwork, we paid up front, and returned our stuff by 5:30 day of. Great experience overall!

SNAC is the best! They went absolutely out of their way to help us when we were in a tight spot…read moreduring the recent storms, going way above and beyond to make sure our family was safe. They have the best rental game in town, are so knowledgeable and friendly, and are locals. Hit them up in the winter -- or summer -- if you need gear or some local insight. Could not be more grateful for their whole team!

I have always skied at Northstar or Heavenly, but I really like this hidden gem. Parking can be…read moretricky if you arrive late but they do offer paid parking that is closer if space is available. Lift operators and mountain hosts were friendly and helpful (slowing lifts down, helping people up, providing info). It got pretty warm during the day, so it got slushy at the bottom. Hazards, slow zones, and closed areas are clearly marked and I feel this is especially important for beginners.

Great place for beginners and those who want to come for a day trip or short trip from the Bay…read moreArea! Two of our kids in our group took their first snowboarding lessons and actually had the best time learning! After lunch they took a few more practice runs on the beginner slope and then were willing to go up the clementine ski lift to try the green slopes!! Shout out to the friendly teachers and staff promoting kids learning! The lodge is small but nice and cozy for those not participating. It was a wonderful day and a great first experience for the kids. We will be back!

Here's a polished, enthusiastic review you can drop straight into Google, Yelp, or wherever you…read morewant it to shine: --- Clark Snow Sports absolutely delivers. Service here is nothing short of phenomenal. Huge shoutout to Andrew and the entire team -- they took care of my skis with an above‑and‑beyond level of attention that you just don't see anymore. They treated my gear like it was their own, walked me through what they were doing, and made sure everything came back dialed in perfectly. If you want a shop that actually cares, knows their craft, and makes you feel taken care of from the moment you walk in, Clark Snow Sports is it. I won't take my skis anywhere else.

Mike was a huge help in helping me pick out my first board/bindings and boots. There was a couple…read moreother guys that helped me as well but I didn't get their names. Love this shop and love the vibes. Went snowboarding the next day with my new board and had an amazing time. Prices are competitive with online or even better a lot of the time! Support local shops!

Had an okay stop at Strawberry Station General Store. The store itself is nice and convenient with…read morea good variety of snacks, drinks, and basic supplies. It is a helpful place to grab things if you are passing through the area. Unfortunately, the service experience left a bad impression. I overheard the owners talking negatively about customers after they thought they had left, just because those customers asked a simple question and were not locals. That felt unprofessional and unwelcoming. Overall, the store has what you need, but the customer service and attitude could definitely be more friendly and respectful toward everyone.

Neat shop, great snacks, friendly people, and a great place for snowboard/ski rentals. It wasn't…read moretoo busy around 8:30/9am on a Saturday, and everyone in the store was so friendly. They got us set up pretty quickly and out for around $40 for boots/board for the day. They had some good snacks in there too so definitely a good place to stop regardless.

We visited Bear Valley snowmobile today! We wanted to do the one hour tour, which is first come…read morefirst serve. I was nervous about crowds so we got there at 8:45. We got checked in right at 9 AM and then we were ready to go. We rented 2 snowmobiles, my husband drove 1 with our 9 year old and I drove the other with our 8 year old. Our tour guide was Kai and he was great. Gave us a quick rundown of how things go and we were off running. He took us up in the village and showed us several "landmarks" in the area. We had tons of fun and this 1 hour trip was a great introduction to snowmobiling. We hope to visit again and go in the 2 hour alpine trip

When it hits December or January , my son will remind me that he never asks for too much, but…read morethere's only one thing that he always makes sure that I say yes to, his FAVORITE WINTER ACTIVY the SNOWMOBILE RIDE! We trully Trust and love this place called " BEAR VALLEY SNOWMOBILE " . From the service to their Snowmobiles and tracks. Our first experience here was when my son was so young :) . They had this caddy that you can attach to your Snowmobile for the child's Safety. After a very good experience with them, we never changed our place to Snowmobile, we stick to this company when it comes to Snowmobile rides. Every time we come here we rent like 2 to 3 beautiful SNOWMOBILES and it drives really well and smooth, the tracks are also so cool. AS FAR as I KNOW .... this is the ONLY snowmobile company where YOU DON'T NEED a TOUR GUIDE. You go on your OWN and CAN ENJOY and STOP whenever you want 'coz you don't have a tour Guide to Follow. But their STAFF is all over the TRACKS patrolling the area just in case you need Help. It's SO EASY, it is guaranteed that you wont even get lost, the tracks are long, but it is easy to recognize the paths. I Strongly recommend this place for good SNOWMOBILE RIDES. This is the MAIN REASON that we visit up NORTH every year 'coz of this place. Also, Shout out to KIM who is always there to give as a very Satisfying Stay, I believe that she's been in this Snowmobile Company for almost 30 years. When I see this Person in the Front desk, I always know that our RIDE will be another AMAZING EXPERIENCE !!!