Friendly staff and willing to help people out. Not pushy and very courteous…read more Was looking for camping and backpacking store in Charlottesville that was geared more toward backpacking than Dicks Sporting Goods and Public Lands. Would recommend this store to others.

Decent selection of the top brands like Patagonia and Kuhl. Only downside is the prices for many…read moreitems are a bit higher here than larger retailers like REI or Public Lands.

My husband broke the tip off of his fly rod today and we had to call orvis regarding the warranty…read more We spoke to a lovey lady named Connie. She was very friendly and helpful. I wish there was a way to contact them to let them know how much we appreciated hearing a friendly voice on the other end of the line. No machine or broken English was like a breath of fresh air! Thanks again Miss Connie

I recently went on a fly fishing weekend trip with the staff from this Orvis and everything about…read morethe trip was perfect! The staff was friendly, helpful, and worked hard to ensure everyone had a great time. The shop itself offered excellent service getting me outfitted with the right flies and accessories for the trip too. Definitely looking forward to the next trip they plan!!

this store is great! as someone who gets all of their hiking and outdoorsy gear second hand from…read moreonline stores, it was great to go in and see everything they had. compared to the condition of the items, i believed everything was fairly priced. there are tons of stickers and other accessories they carry from local/sustainable business. i was able to pick up a bracelet made from old bike parts and i've been loving it ever since! super chill vibe - the employee had a great conversation with my partner and we left very happy! it's also located near a few other consignment and antique stores, so i thought it was worth the 2 hour drive!

I was excited to here that a secondhand outdoor gear store had opened in Charlottesville, and when…read moreI checked it out yesterday I was definitely impressed! The store was laid out very well and upon walking in you wouldn't have any idea it was a second hand store. They do stock some shirts and clothing etc that's not used, but all the major gear is. They also have lots of nifty stickers for sale to jazz up your car or water bottles. I was really impressed with the selection and quality of the gear they had and it was all at a price point I can get behind! I didn't make any purchases that day because we're about to move and the last thing I want is more stuff to pack, but as we have a baby boy there's a few gear additions we need to get for successful family outings, and so I'll definitely be back to high tor soon for those! Can't wait!

I paid for the sticker so I could become a beta tester, but I saw no where that I would be charged…read more$29.99 every month thereafter. Already have your card info from the sticker purchase, and they start charging away. Very misleading and unethical. I am trying to get my money back now.

After ordering decals from this company they charged a 29.99 "membership fee" that was not clearly…read moredisclosed at the time of purchase. This type of shady business practice is questionable. Their phone number 888 271-7211 is not active and they will only communicate via email. The address provided is a drop off address for a shipping service. After more research it became apparent that they have a lot of complaints and scam allegations that may very well be justified. To benefit those using a search engine to investigate this company I will also state that the websites that I am aware of that they use to conduct "business" is other-side-travel.myshopify.com and theothersidetravel.com From my experience I would advise people to steer clear. I am currently discussing the possibility of legal action against this company depending upon their efforts to resolve these issues.

I recently met Adam, the owner, and I can truly say he is one of the finest human beings I have…read moreever met. I can't wait to make it down to Charlottesville to toss some flies with him and give him my business. Adam is a very successful businessman, and this shop is his true passion business. They carry the best of the best gear, all of which has been tested by the owner, an excellent fisherman and an even better person. Tim Collins

My husband and I (65 years old) daughter went on a half-day fly fishing trip with these guys in…read moremid-October and I could not have been more pleased. I had never held a fly rod in my hand but Will was a great teacher and very encouraging as he taught me. I am def a novice and my daughter (33) is very skilled at fly fishing. We all had so much fun,even though the fish weren't biting. Will was so knowledgeable about fishing and even was a great photographer. Great experience!!

Located in the Stonefield Village Shopping Center. It's their satellite store with the main on The…read moreCorner. I browsed the store looking for UVA merchandise and window decals. The store is compact, but it really packs a punch with variety. They carry pretty much everything except Lu Lu Lemon branded items which are found in the UVA Bookstore, One thing I will say is branded merchandise has skyrocketed. The Nike T Shirts were $70 and up. The staff was great answering questions which elevated my review. Checkout was extremely friendly and smooth. Based on how nice this experience was I prefer this store to the other.

Customer service is awful. The people working there are…read morerude. One salesperson was yelling at a woman she accused of stealing a t-shirt outside .

Carhartt, North Face, Levi's, and Hunter are just some of the name brands you will find in here. I…read morecan't believe I've never been in here before, always going to TJ Maxx when right next door Sierra is sitting there, with cheaper prices, and a better selection!? Wow. The store is HUGE, and there really is a great variety of items in here for all your outdoor (and indoor) needs. I recommend coming in here before you go to another sporting goods store or TJ Maxx etc. Impressive selection!

We went for a duffel bag. Then kid #1 saw the fishing rods. He has fished once. Now, seven hours…read morelater, all I hear about it his fishing plans and revised list for Xmas ... in August. Sierra is this kind of place. You go in for something specific, they don't have it, and you come out with a cast iron pan, cell phone case, a dog chew, and some candy. Of course, they didn't have a duffel bag.

I went to the store yesterday because I was having so much trouble with plantar fasciitis. Jessie…read morehelped me for almost an hour. He patiently picked out shoes that are known to support the foot and protect one from developing PF. He watched me walk with each pain of shoes. I left with a pair of shoes I think will make such a difference with this problem. I have been going here for years because of the attentive, kind and knowledgeable staff. They stand by their products and offer such an individual experience. Wonderful history of caring for people in the best possible way.

Visiting UVA, I decided to stop into the Ragged Mountain Running Shop. I was immediately, warmly…read moregreeted by Nathaniel. I suffer from occasional plantar fasciitis, and flat soles, among other things. Nathaniel watched me walk back and forth several times. He then selected several brands of walking/running shoes. He watched me walk in each shoe. He wasn't satisfied that he solved my pronating issue so he pulled out another brand. Once I selected my brand, he pulled out all the colors that I could select in that shoe. He took so much time with me. He was very patient. As I looked around, I noticed that the other sales people also seemed to take great care of their customers. I ended up buying a brand I had never tried and I love them. I highly recommend this store.

This store is so special. The clothes and shoes are spectacular and the staff and owner are…read moregenuine and really, really nice. I come to Charlottesville to visit my elderly mother and the owner remembered me from one trip to the next, and said something really touching. I plan to come by every time I'm in town, and I just joined the Facebook page so who knows what I might do between visits!

Scarpa never disappoints. This has been and remains my very favorite, best curated…read morestore.(literally for decades)... when I look in my closet - the pieces that I have from Scarpa are timeless and have become irreplaceable! Must visit when In Charlottesville! Amazing friendly staff!!! A beautiful store... the best shopping experience- go when you havE time to absorb all of the goodness inside Huge price range ... we always find something special :))