The only locally owned (&woman owned) outdoor gear shop in Pittsburgh! They have gear for…read moreeverything from climbing, backpacking, camping to kayaking. They carry something for the whole family, even the dogs! Highly recommend stopping in before your next adventure or just to browse around. They have many weekly and monthly events for the community. A fire pit out front that makes a great hangout spot to eat and grab a bottle from next door. They host film fests and special annual events like a chili cook off, 5 points adventure film fest, a gear swap and so much more!

If you're resolving to get outdoors more, you should definitely plan on making a trip to 3 Rivers…read moreOutdoor Company. They sell both new and used outdoor equipment, as well as maintain a calendar of various community events that people can and should take advantage of. On their website the group talks about being particularly focused on helping Pittsburgh climbers, hikers, bikers, runners, campers, paddlers, and "outdoor adventure lovers." Obviously that last bit is pretty general, but I find the statement helpful overall since it does a great job of summarizing what kinds of gear you'll find at their shop. No matter your experience level, you're welcome here, as the staff want to help people of all experience levels explore and access different outdoor activities. In other words: this is the perfect place to browse and ask questions that can help you best prepare for your next/new adventure. In addition to operating a storefront, the 3 Rivers staff also regularly coordinate outdoor events and activities that people can sign up for. Naturally some activities are more seasonal than others (looking at you, kayaking!). Others happen year-round, including monthly night hikes in Frick Park. It's a shame this shop is currently so far out of my way, because if I was closer I'd probably stop in more often, even if only to take advantage of their community fireside hours. Still, it's great that they're here in the city at all - and it just makes my rare visits that much more delightful and special!

I love this store! I have purchased pants to hike in from here that are still in pretty good…read morecondition and it's nice having on in our city. I don't go to shady side often but this is in a relatively nice location and near dining options to make it a nice day out.

When in Pitt I have to stop at Patagonia! Not every day do you have a whole Patagonia store with a…read morehuge selection to choose from! I love coming here for the kindness of the workers who are willing to help anyone who walks through the door! I also love the selection they have for every person and every season of the year! Patagonia has some of the best valued shorts I've ever had and I love seeing the new patterns they come out with! I will say Patagonia is on the higher end, but has always been worth the price for me!

I love REI. I tread lightly with purchases, though, cuz everything is so pricey. I didn't say it…read morewasn't worth it, but still, pricey. Today was just some small items - blister kit and energy chews. When I need hiking boots, THIS is where I come. When I need serious hiking equipment, THIS is my go-to. They will help fit you with the right shoes and backpacks, for certain. So, today, REI was my end goal walking the GAP trail from Homestead Waterfront to here in the Southside. Shopped here, ate sushi lunch nearby at Kura. Now, ready to trek back in hiking boots bought here, of course.

Placed an online order for a belt using the same size I have worn for years. The size was at least…read moretwo inches short. Made arrangements to exchange at regional store which went well. The salesman in that department was very helpful as was the checkout person. Don't understand how a belt can be misrepresented as to its size. REI really needs to monitor their suppliers more closely.

I wish the elderly lady at the front desk would learm how to do a fishing license correctly. She's…read morescrewed up my fishing license last year and this year,I won't be going there for my 2026 license !

Good selection. Clean and well organized. Fair deals with coupons. Helpful and friendly staff.read more

Very Good Service and Great selection of Pirates gear that we were looking for. Prices were on par…read morewith most places. Just overall great place to get your gear!!!

This place has everything you were looking for if you are a Pittsburgh fan of any team in…read morePittsburgh. It's really close to the Steeler stadium which is awesome you go in you have all your Steeler stuff you have Panthers penguins, pirates everything to look for or ever need. Good spot for sure. Check it out.

We did a one-hour tandem kayak on the river through Venture Outdoors, and it was one of the best…read morehours we spent on our trip. The staff was friendly and helpful - and let us wait out a passing shower before heading out on the water. The views from the water were amazing, and being able to paddle over to see PNC Park, to get great views of all of the bridges, and to cross the river repeatedly without too much worry about oncoming boat traffic was great. Well worth the cost to get a unique view of the city while also having a unique experience along the way!

We booked a fishing adventure for my son's 12th birthday. They handled all the arrangements and…read moreSara was so patient answering my millions of questions. On the day-of, Mel and Dan were friendly, helpful and communicative. They brought everything we needed for my son and his 7 friends to enjoy fishing for a few hours. The location in North Park was beautiful and perfect. It was even wheelchair accessible for our friend who had a broken leg. Thank you Venture Outdoors for a memory my son won't soon forget!

Riding the GAP from the Deal Trailhead to Frostburg and ending in Cumberland was mostly, a great…read moreexperience. The views are spectacular, rolling hills and so many colors of green and blue were breathtaking. Mile 9 was NOT our favorite mile. There is trail maintenance happening and that's a GOOD thing, but...the gravel is thick in many areas so riding the bike was sketchy at best. Thankfully it wasn't much more than that mile. I loved the train track right next to the trail and my prayers were answered when, lo and behold, a train appeared! It was stopped so as to clear a fallen tree but once removed (minutes) they were on their way. The train was filled with people who were happy to see bikers on the trail as we were happy to see, and wave at them. Great trail.

The Owner Hutch, A.K.A. "Jesus" (its the hair) is an absolute hoot, and a great business owner. We…read morecalled from the road in Frostburg, worried we would waste much of our next planned cycling day on the GAP. He said come on over, stayed open past time on Thursday 2 SEP to help two random out of town bicyclists. He not only helped but let me in the sacred space in the shop and showed me how to deal with the wheel on my Cannondale Topstone...I was afraid of the disc brakes [had tube, levers and pump], but had not practised removing a wheel or bothered to watch a YouTube video. I had spent 32 glorious miles on the GAP with my wonderful spouse...last 2 walked in cleats! Painful lesson on preparing ahead of time...so embarressed and me a boy scout and Army Vet. Thank you Hutch for your service in our brother USAF! Blessings always. I am sure this would be our go-to place if we lived anywhere within an hour...would be totally worth the drive.

Efficient and helpful sales team. I have now bought two e-bikes from them and will do so again when…read moreneeded

Great locally owned bike shop in Squirrel Hill! I have heard nothing but good things from people…read morewho go here regularly. I had to bring my bike in for some maintenance in April 2020 during the coronavirus/covid shutdown. Biketek still offered fast and reliable service, setting me up with a new bottom bracket in just a couple days, despite being short-staffed due to the pandemic. I really appreciate how accommodating they have continued to be during this time. Outdoor activities are one of the only fun things we can do right now, so I'm very glad to have a working bike! Their prices for parts and maintenance seem in line with what I would expect.

My husband and I did our open water certification through Splash and I can't speak highly enough…read moreabout our experience. Spike at the store is the best and is so knowledgeable; and he'll give it to you straight on what you need and don't need in terms of equipment and gear. We did the closed water training at a local high school, and the instructors were well versed and super helpful. Shout out to Lang and Scott for being great instructors and so patient. To top off the whole experience, we decided to travel to Florida to do our 4 open water dives that are required for certification and two of the owners (Kim & Ed) were awesome enough to take us down there and teach us in the ocean rather than in the quarry. What an amazing experience from start to finish. They were absolutely awesome and we had such a great time. Would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to get their scuba certifications. We actually plan to get some more certifications through them in the future too. Thanks to the whole Splash team for everything!!!!

Professional...Talented...Outstanding Service…read more All come to mind. There is no better dove shop or Scuba Instruction in Western PA!!!