What?!?! How awesome that Fairbanks has on-demand bike rentals! These balloon-tired 3-speed babies…read moreare all over town waiting for us to ride. The app is fast and easy, the rates are reasonable, the road is ours. Great way to see town, cruise responsibly from pub to bar and back, and have fun.

We are visiting Alaska for the first time and it was a great chance to go on a bike ride around the…read morecity, we enjoyed it a lot, bikes are in good shape and easy to ride, tires were full of air and it was very easy to adjust the seat to your height, the price is very reasonable too just five dollars an hour.

I drove up from Alaska and my ebike was due for a tune-up as well as some misc bolts and screws…read moreneeding to be tightened up. Took my bike right in and was ready the next day. Price comparable to lower 48. A couple weeks later during my visit I had issues with my seat post and also lost a screw attaching my rear fender - the AlCan Hwy takes a toll. They Took the bike without calling ahead (I planned on dropping it off) and they had everything ready within a 30 minute wait (had to get a new seat post as the issue couldn't be fixed). Really super helpful and knowledgeable crew of young men.

I needed new shoes and the ones I had currently went through 6 marathons / ultras and 8 half…read moremarathons since buying them in Montana in September 2017. Time for a change and the answer was Goldstream Sports here in Fairbanks. I wanted to have my feet evaluated, since my feet and running everywhere. Been there, done that - sort of thing. For me, it is always nice to get into a nice pair of training shoes, especially when the current pair is almost on its last legs and you know that it's been with you on your travels to run marathons and ultra distance events. I was suggested to come to this place, since I was in the market for new shoes. I needed expert advice on finding that new pair of shoes, as over the years of running, my feet tended to get wicked and just plain weird after so many miles and smiles across the country and even overseas. I found that Goldstream Sports had that person to help me with that specific task and she did it well. I arrived here on a Thursday afternoon, after a day of driving and shopping, I figured why not do this before heading back to my friend's home for dinner. The beauty of this experience is that I got to get tested on their customized treadmill, so they know exactly how I walk and run. It's nice to get evaluated for real and not just get any ol shoe to meet your budget. Being a runner for life needs specific criteria and having a great fitting shoe to train and race in is an important thing! I'm grateful that my friend had suggested this store to me and thankful for the service that I received in this store. Runners want comfort on their training runs and that elusive PR. Having comfortable shoes to do all the miles is one less thing to worry about! Happiness is all about running long and feel great about it. Having functional shoes that feel good and wears well is a good thing. Goldstream Sports can help you solve your running shoe needs, although you will need to come to Fairbanks, Alaska for a proper evaluation. The overall experience here at Goldstream Sports is as good as it can get. I shared my concerns to the expert shoe lady and the feedback helped me get into a specific shoe that was recommended by the treadmill gait analysis. They accept major credit cards, so that's always a good thing. They also sell running accessories and running fuel, as well as sell other gear for other active lifestyles. They also sell tri bikes and regular mountain bikes too, but I was here for the running shoes. The store itself sat in a residential area, somewhat out of the way from the city of Fairbanks, but it was good to come here to get things done. The parking situation here is very generous, plenty of parking for everyone who wants to start a running journey or to buy new trainers, since their old ones are getting old. Or for anyone who wants to get into the cycling / triathlon life, so come here too. Not sure if public transportation comes through the area, but best bet is to come here and see if you want to entertain running as your sport of choice. Uber/Lyft are great choices too. I was here for about 45 minutes in total, trying on a few pairs after getting evaluated. I settled on a pair, which was nice and kind of lightweight. The store itself was large enough that it stored a lot of merchandise, but intimate enough to get good service for what you need. The service itself was good. Alaska has no sales tax too, so it was nice not to pay extra for that, although I'm sure the prices are inflated anyway to make up for such taxes to the state government, among other things. The prices here can be expensive, but I think of it like an investment in my health and well being. After countless pairs of shoes bought over the course of 10 years and many many marathons events, it's always comes down to comfort and the proper fitting of the shoe to your feet. While it may be just another running store, consider it an investment that will help you take care of your health. It's always good to come here and check things out for yourself. Never know if you have that desire and passion to take that next step to dive into an exercise program or run your first half marathon or marathon. Sky's the limit! Never know what you can do when you try. If you are in the area and want running shoes - or even check out their bikes, come on by! I'm sure they would love to see you. I'm happy with my purchase and hope you will too. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the prices, especially without AK sales tax of any kind. 5.0 stars for the expert service and shoe recommendations. The store itself is clean and very spacious. Not sure if they have WiFi or not, but check em out! Support local! A-

I had the best Fathers Day Ever! The staff was super friendly and helpful!…read moreThey provided my wife and I riding gear for a beautiful Harley Davidson Electra Glide, We ar from Atlanta Georgia and this was a awesome way to travel and take in the beauty of Alaska!!! I would give 10 Stars if I could!

Awesome customer service with Keith. He even had helmets and jackets for us. Loved the bikes we got…read more(Harley). Would definitely come back to rent from him again.

Wow, I'm not drinking the haterade everyone else seems to be for this one!…read more This is a great local business for outdoor gear. They remind me of AMH in Anchorage, but the store is much more cavernous. Some of the things I like: - free coffee waiting for you when you come in: perfect for the long, cold, dark winters of the interior - rare, local climbing and hiking books/guides - very friendly and helpful service - gear rental - outstanding selection Yes, it's expensive, but welcome to buying outdoor gear. If you only get out once or twice a year, it's probably not worth buying expensive gear. If it's something you do every other weekend, it easily pays for itself.

Friendly service without smothering a new customer. Multiple employees checked if they could help…read more None hovered while my son searched for & tried on coats. We were in Alaska from the south so... we found just what we wanted & enjoyed browsing things we don't find in our neck of the woods!

We had a great canoe experience today. The service was reasonably priced and exactly as advertised,…read morewe were dropped off 18 miles up the river in North Pole to return to Fairbanks. It took about 5 hours to complete with us actively paddling.

Their website provided ease of booking and was way to use! When I got there everyone was super nice…read moreand I didn't have to transport the kayak anywhere as they're right on the waterfront! Super easy to find in town and a great trip overall!

If you are in the market for new, quality skis, ski accessories or a race bike, you should come…read morehere. Fred Raymond, the owner, runs a one man operation, and is a perfect example of why one should always shop local whenever possible (there was even a news article featuring him and his story/business in the local paper last year). He's an "old-timer" with a wealth of knowledge, and is quick to give personalized advice about the products he sells without being pushy. Not to mention that he's a retired professional bike racer and skier, and his enthusiasm for both sports is contagious. Both my husband and I have bought skis from Fred before, and in each case after shopping around town (and even online), his prices were the lowest for brand name, high quality skis, and we got exactly what we wanted in terms of product fit and quality (all of the skis sold here come with a 2 year warranty!). He also throws in free waxing, and gives a variety of discounts to make it an overall really great deal. On top of that, he sponsors free wax clinics and is active in promoting the local ski/skijor clubs and races, so you know he really does this for the love of the sport and not merely to make money. One note, don't let the industrial part of town or the building where his shop is located throw you off. The reason he can stay in business and have such great deals is that the location allows him to keep overhead low, so if you find yourself driving over train tracks and passing retired train cars, yes, you've come to the right place, and you're almost there!

I bought my current Race Bike from Fred and his knowledge and love of the sport is awesome. A…read moregreat place to go if your looking for real guidance and advice in what you are looking for.

If you need anything related to the outdoors, the REI in Fairbanks is a must. Their customer…read moreservice is unbeatable! We are long time Co-Op Members and reside in Nevada. On a six month road trip to Alaska, we dropped our bikes off for some maintenance and the quality of work along with the customer service already mentioned was stellar. Want to also call out some amazing employees that helped us ~ Erick, Spencer, Chan and Rendon, thanks so much for your professionalism, knowledge and kindness !!

I think everyone knows about REI and I'm just typing away here til I have enough characters in this…read morereview for Yelp to let me post my five stars. Many good sales, the staff is always groovy, and they have an enormous selection of things I like.