Man! I'll never do business with Mountain Rentals in Loveland!…read more My kids and I rode our bikes from northwest Loveland to Dairy Queen today, and my son's handlebars needed to be tightened. I have no clue how the Allen screw loosened, but they kept rotating while he was riding. So after getting an ice cream we rode over to Mountain Rentals and I sent him inside to ask to use an Allen wrench. He came back out a minute later and said he couldn't do it. So I went inside and smiled and said, "Hey his handlebars are loose and we would like to just borrow an Allen wrench. We can stand right there by the front door and it will only take like 3 seconds." The dude refused. He said, "The shop tools are only to be used inside the shop, and we don't work on bikes." I'm honestly floored he would refuse. I bet you could walk into 49 other shops with tools and they would gladly offer goodwill to a community member in an awkward situation--potentially dangerous, even.

Great gear, great service! the team is knowledgeable and friendly. we're just hoping for more snow…read morethis season. love my gear, especially the rear entry boots. So much easier to step in and out of. than you for listening and fitting me correctly.

Awesome! Wayne is…read morefocused entirely on customer service. He will take hours to speak with you about exactly what you need, and his prices are ridiculously reasonable. He sells high quality products and won't try to upsell you, but instead tries to ensure you have exactly what you need for whatever you're doing, from a cross country trip to simple daily commuting. This is a business that makes you feel good inside for giving them your money.

I cannot recommend the touring store enough! Wayne has the best prices around, not to mention…read morethat's he's wicked helpful and friendly! He seems genuinely interested in helping you get the equipment you need to have a successful tour. He also includes some really helpful tips and notes about certain types of equipment. Thanks Wayne!

This is a super lovely and quiet trail. Lion Gulch Trailhead is located on Hwy. 36. Thirteen miles…read morewest of Lyons and 8 miles east of Estes Park. From Estes Park travel to the 8-mile marker on Hwy. 36. It has a smaller parking lot probably could hold 10 cars. It starts off with a pretty steep climb, but there is a fair amount of shade and some water crossings along the way. This is a great trail in my opinion if you have dogs especially on the warmer sunny days. There is a bathroom at the beginning of the trail but there is not however any trash cans, so when you go you need to go with the intention of packing out all the bring you in. Including your dog poop. I can't remember if there were dog poop bags at the trail head so if you have a dog be sure to pack some with you (and then take them out with you) There are lots and lots of ways to go on teh trail and a variety of old homesteads to see. It is really quite cool. There are signs with some of the history along the route as well. Right now about half the trail is covered in ice, so if you dont have yak traks or spikes it would be best to not go until later as there are parts that are a sheet of ice.

Took level 1 development course with CMS for rock climbing. My guide was Jason Antin, absolutely…read moreamazing experience. The program is well structured and professionally run. Communication was fast and i had zero issues with anything in the program. Jason is absolutely incredible, Humongous knowledge base but beyond that he has a massive amount of experience and is an incredible teacher. Very detail and safety oriented. I did my first 2 multi pitch climbs with him and felt extremely prepared before setting off on the climbs. Jason kept me safe the whole way and coached and thought throughout. I am taking level 2 with them in a couple of days and have no doubt that will be a 10 start experience. My skill level and knowledge base has increased exponentially. I can't recommend CMS and Jason Antin highly enough. If you have an interest in anything outdoor do yourself a favor and take a course with CMS. The best experience hiring a guide i have ever had.

This was a surprisingly decent hostel, and one of the only affordable places I found in Estes park…read morein September! I was able to book a bed in a co-ed shared dorm for like $80 that night and it was pretty decent. They have a nice big parking lot and when I arrived one of the staff came from a nearby cabin and helped me move my bags inside. They have clear instructions about everything inside, it was a smooth check in and checkout. I would def stay again - it was perfect as a single night after a long day of hiking in the national park, and an early morning again hiking in the national park the next day. Decently clean too, and very homely :)

Great customer service. Rented two pairs of snow shoes and…read moredid not end up using them due to lots of snow, and they didn't charge much even though was late returning. Will be back..

My wife and I ordered 2 Lectric eBikes. We shipped for helmets and after 3 local stores, we went to…read moreThe Extra Mile. Dion was a real help to us, so we bought 2. The out bike arrived. One had wheels that were slightly out of round. We called Lectric Bikes, they told me to take it to any of several shops. We took it to EMOG&B. Lectric Bike told me they would reimburse us. Extra Mile told me it would be ready the next week, Friday, I think. It was ready early. They did more than we expected. We purchased a bike rack on Amazon (more later). We are RVers and went on a road trip. Our bike rack broke, it was a bad design. Got authorization for refund from Amazon, since a replacement (like for like) or refund only options. So I called Extra Mile. Ultimately Caleb told me about Hollywood Racks and quoted me the same price that they sell for online. I ordered the Hollywood RV Rider from Extra Mile and Caleb estimated a delivery for the next Wednesday. He called on Tuesday and when I got to the store, they had assembled the rack, put it on our truck and showed me how to use it. That to me and my wife is home run! If you are shopping due , to street construction you need to be creative to get there, but if you want great service, give them a try.

While visiting Red Feather Lakes, I really wanted to stop by at least one hiking area to check it…read moreout. The weather was beautiful, and I loved the green expanses near the trailhead. Honestly I didn't make it very far before having to turn back and continue my drive home, but I definitely recommend cruising along this 7.3 mile out-and-back trail that seems relatively flat. Parking is straightforward, and it was not crowded.

Mount Margaret Trail is a 7.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Red Feather…read moreLakes, Colorado that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from February until November. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. This trailhead has a small parking lot. There is a bathroom at the trailhead. There is not however a trash can or dog poop bags. This trail is thankfully one that is not usually over populated. Its 7.2 miles and 540 feet of elevation gain. So its rated easy. Its beautiful in the fall and winter especially! There are lots of aspens in the area and it is a great hike to see fall colors. In the winter the snow contrasts the trees. There are frequently moose sightings in the area. SO just be cautious. Especially if you have your dogs.

Time for teen 2 to get certified. She took the pool certification and next month will be doing…read moreopen water diving certification with them at the homestead crater. They are accomodating and easy to work with. Both of my kids have enjoyed the classes and instructors immensely. The store is clean, though does have limited parking in the lot. However thr is plenty of street parking. My kids have thoroughly enjoyed working with this company.

Not the greatest experience. It's been a while and I'm still annoyed, so here's the story…read more I needed a carbon fiber scba tank filled so visited the shop with high hopes. Dude looked at the tank and asked if it had a visual inspection. Nope. Not required. Just hydro every 5 years. Last test in May 2024. Dude agreed DOT doesn't require visual, but he does. Annoying, but I agreed to leave the tank overnight for his $20 visual. I mentioned it was a high pressure cylinder. Dude said yeah, looks like 4500 psi. He didn't indicate that would be a problem. No call after 2 days so went to pick up the tank. The young lady helping me wasn't rude, just markedly unfriendly. She looked at the tag and said, "OK. Just the hydro, then." "You mean the visual?" "Same test. We just call it that." It's not the same, but whatever. She looked at the tag again and said it didn't need the visual after all. Yeah, that's what I told dude. Did you want it filled? Yeah, that was the point. The tank has a gauge to show remaining psi. It was at 3600, pretty close to the pressure it was when I brought it in. Stern young woman explained it depends on their bank pressure, which I understand, but would have been nice to know when I dropped it off...or I wouldn't have left it to be filled. That'll be $54. That's ridiculous. The hydro test was $40. No. The tank has current hydro. Dude wouldn't fill the tank without doing an unnecessary visual. Oh, ok. $14. For a short fill? It depends on our bank pressure...

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Best fishing Store I have ever been in. They usually have everything and their knowledge of…read morefishing is great. If you know fishing you know about Bennetts!!