Awesome!! Great equipment at good pricing. Bikes are top notch, it's like it's your own.read more

From the owner: Outdoor gear rental for adventures BIG and small. Canoes, Kayaks, SUP, Mtn. Bikes, Fat Bikes,…read moreTents, Hammocks, Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads, Cross Country Skis, Snowshoes and more

Just so you know, Sole Sport moved after Christmastime and is now housed near the new site of…read moreAffinity Plus Credit Union in the Latsch & Sons Bldg. New business address is: 114 East Second Street, Winona, MN 55987 and phone number remains (507) 474-7653 So, my review: As stated by the other reviewer, this store is indeed a gem for outdoor gear, active-life clothing in Winona. One of my outdoor interests is kayaking and this place had a direct pipeline to Current Designs and Wenonah Canoe (top-of-the-line canoe and kayak manufacturers here in town) Through the work of Mike L., Avery P., Jacob C. and other wonderful staff here, I purchased my first kayak and other related paddling gear. But, I also learned a lot about how to use the gear and what to buy/not buy for my skill level. Just today, got an incredible deal on a carbon Werner kayak paddle. The staff is knowledgable and friendly and the store stocks excellent high-quality brand-name outdoor gear/active clothing. It was funny to me to find out the store was more well-known as a clothes shop vs. as a camping/climbing store (like REI). But, it has it all, and if they don't have it, then ask, because they can probably order it in. For those folks who don't run triathlons or scale mountains every weekend, this place still has something to offer. Don't be intimidated if youre not some super-athlete with a high VO2 max, you'll still feel welcome, which I've come to appreciate about Sole Sport. Keep up the good work, guys, and thanks for all the help!

From the owner: We specialize in providing high quality clothing and gear that moves with you. From everyday life…read moreto a trek around the world, we have what you need and the staff to back it up! Women's and men's clothing, active-wear, canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, paddles, day packs, hiking packs, stoves, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, auto racks, etc...

We had a wonderful first Paddle Boarding experience with the beginner class with Chris. Chris was…read moreknowledgeable and shared his passion for Paddle Boarding. Chris was adaptable with everyone's different level of experience and comfortability.

From the owner: We are the Driftless area's premiere paddleboard tour and lesson company. Whether you are looking…read morefor a relaxing paddle on flat water or something more adventurous on one of the rivers, KayoeSUP can help provide it. We have adult and kid boards so bring the whole family!

Superb paddling experience! Kim was very easy to communicate with and very responsive to our…read morevisiting family's concerns about recent heavy rainfalls and river conditions as first time SUPers. Kim delivered all the needed boards, provided excellent instruction, and individualized guidance as everyone learned how to successfully paddle (and return after falling off)! My PA family was able to check off this bucket list adventure. Thanks SUP the Rapids!

We had Kim meet us in Hancock, WI where we were staying on Fish Lake. We had a group of 5 including…read moremy 8 year old daughter. This was the first time for all of us. When we first got on the boards my daughter got scared because she drifted away from us and couldn't control the board very well. When Kim saw my daughter was having trouble she went over to her and stayed with her until she was comfortable. She taught her how to steer and control her board. After about 20 mins my daughter was paddle boarding like a pro! She loved it as did the rest of us! I highly recommend SUP the Rapids! It's a great time and not as hard as you think!

Duane, the owner, was super responsive and made our day so easy! We called at 10AM and we were on…read morethe water by 1:00. He met us at a boat ramp that worked well for us and the rental rate was really affordable. Great service at an affordable price, highly recommend.

From the owner: We deliver kayaks paddle boards and canoes to your location of choice. We provide shuttle back to…read moreyour vehicle for river trips and when needed. We provide lessons and multiple levels of experience.

So much fun! More of a beach than a waterpark. $10 per person to get in, and life vests are…read moreincluded (and required). Floaties were in perfect condition and super fun for kids and adults to play on. Staff was great and regularly checked in on the consumers and floaties. Snacks and drinks are allowed! My favorite beach I've been to.

From the owner: Wisconsin's number one place to wakeboard and have fun on the water. Spend the day playing on the…read moreinflatable water park or rent some stand-up paddleboards and relax on the beach. Make sure you reserve your time on the cable park before you stop out.

My wife and I attended a paddling class with Pilgrim Paddles to learn techniques needed to paddle a…read moresolo canoe and be better at paddling together in a tandem canoe. We had basic experience paddling a tandem canoe but after taking this class and receiving great instruction on so many paddle strokes and techniques, we understood the nuances necessary to control a canoe in ways I never thought were possible. The instructor, Jeff, is incredibly knowledgeable and accomplished and has amazing patience working with new students. He also has a very strong safety ethic and ensures his students not only learn how to be a better paddler but also confident with safety protocols essential to manage conditions that increase risks when paddling a canoe. I highly recommend taking paddling instruction from Jeff and Pilgrim Paddles.

A couple of years ago I wanted(thought I wanted)to learn to paddle board. I knew Jeff from a group…read morekayak class some years previous. He attempted to teach me paddle board skills. He was successful teaching me the rules and safety protocol. He was patient and had a sense of humor with me because it simply was not going to be something I would accomplish. I have said to a friend that if I had to be lost in the wilderness, I would want to be with Jeff because he is experienced and level headed. Jeff is a thoughtful and masterful expert in his field.

Thanks to the St Croix Dock team for installing our dock and having great customer service.read more

St Croix Dock is great! We love the service and convenience of the business location! The staff…read moreare super friendly and are happy to answer questions about their products and services.

Very friendly group of people! There were 4 of us who…read morerented kayaks and paddled the Nelson Trevino Route 4th of July weekend. My husband and I had been kayaking a half dozen times but our friends had not been kayaking before. Peaceful and slow moving route until you get to the river. Carefully cross the Mississippi river and head to the back waters for the last leg of your trip. We counted 15 bald eagles and saw a couple of eagle nests. I am sure there were more that we did not see. Our trip was about 3 1/2 hours with a couple stops for snacks and picture. There was one other group of kayakers and paddle boarders that caught up with us and we passed one guy in a fishing boat who was catching bass and walleyes.

Sometimes the Carnivore likes to putter around in nature and try new things. Mrs. Carnivore found…read moreBroken Paddle, and convinced your favorite Carnivore to try sitting in a piece of plastic that genuinely looks like it is more likely to be at home upside-down than above water. Fortunately, she was right, and they are a lot less tippy than The Carnivore believed them to be. We were met by several of the staff, including our guides for the day and the "best shuttle driver ever." Everyone was super friendly and optimistic, assuring the newer folks to this mode of transportation of its fun and safety. I will at this point apologize to both the entire staff at Broken Paddle, and to you the reader for not doing a better job remembering names. My unfortunately foggy memory for names in no way takes away from the highly positive experience we had. We learned a bit about the area we would be kayaking in on the drive to the launch point, and once at said point, were given enough instruction to allow us to really get into serious trouble if we chose, but how to avoid most minor things that can get in the way of an enjoyable outing. We stopped for a swim a few times, and enjoyed a mostly peaceful and sunny journey, with plenty of wildlife and signs of even more wildlife. In this part of MN/WI, the main attraction would be bald eagles, several of which presented themselves, though The Carnivore is a little bummed that not one of them elected to land on his shoulder. Carnivore X believes that if he is to be on the water--pirate-style--he should have a proper bird perched on his shoulder, and what bird is more proper than a Bald Eagle? Mrs. Carnivore believes this to be a bad idea. At the end of the several-hour journey, we found the main channel of the mighty Missississississississississippi river. We waited until the river traffic was clear, than paddled like hell to get across. Unfortunately, a pontoon boat, two fishing boats, a cabin cruiser, and a string of barges with their tugboat were capsized in our mighty wake. Though the rescue and recovery efforts took a bit of time, everything was salvaged and thankfully no one was hurt. We then had a hands-on lesson on the evils of zebra mussles. It turns out that zebra mussels are no match for Carnivore muscles, as your favorite Carnivore peeled a bunch of them off of native mussels with his bare hands, and then executed them on the beach after finding them guilty of seditious aquatic activities. All in all, this was a very enjoyable time on the water, and The Carnivore strongly recommends it to anyone interested in finding out what a kayak is and how it works. Or to experienced kayak drivers looking for an enjoyable few hours. Or to wildlife enthusiasts willing to work a bit to get to an area they would otherwise not likely be able to partake of. Seriously, just take a day off and go!