All the reviews are correct. That's what makes this place…read morecool. Boaters and skiers selling stuff to boaters and skiers. The prices are very fair for new gear. Selection is good. There are deals to be found. And it is hard to find used rafting equipment, so we can all be thankful someone has some available. If you get the chance to talk to Guy you will learn something. Nothing flashy. Not REI. But my experience was great this week.

I ventured into this store for the first time today, as I was in the market for a kayak. Did much…read moreresearch online, and was lucky enough to come across their website. It was a quirky little place, but was very helpful and had very helpful and accommodating employees. Guy the owner was an incredibly helpful man, very interesting, and full of knowledge, experience, and want to be helpful. I was geared up with everything that I could need to become a first time kayak owner. Guy gave great information and discounts on gear for a limited time. Staff helped me get my new kayak fitted to me and my dog appropriately and onto my car and strapped down efficiently. What more could a girl ask for!?! FYI... if the cute blonde gentleman (Mike) that helped me shop and strap my kayak on my car is in the market for a date... call me

h they had good fishing lures and its such a good place for…read morefishing hunting and a lot other stuff

6/1/2026: I purchased survival items for camping, i.e., I needed a new bear spray because the bear…read morespray I previously purchased was expired, always need H2O purification tablets, & hey~I love using multi-tools. Aside, it was imperative checking what kinds of fish were swimming inside the gargantuan aquarium: STURGEONS! So AWESOME!

We have rented skis, purchased clothing and gifts, and we always have a great experience. The staff…read moreis very friendly and helpful, and you are in and out with expedient service. They are an amazing local business, and a great value for ski rentals in particular.

They were very helpful and did a good job at getting our skis and boots and poles ready for our…read morelovely ski trip we had in March even though there wasn't any snow

Went to the range today to test my 1911, then after a while, Oly ( the manager) came in and told me…read morethe following, he said I had too much muzzle flip from my 1911 and 1917 .45, well I don't know about that, he treated me like a child, and I had been buying guns from him for 10 years at the old mosquito store, I will never go back there again. He doesn't know I am getting over an elbow and shoulder injury, he said he would stop me from shooting if he saw muzzle flip again on the camera he was watching me from on his computer, well well Oly, muzzle flip, what a farse, of course guns have muzzle flip or rise when shooting, The range fee is too high as well. see here, this is how shot my 1911 https://youtube.com/shorts/fI-BQ3VqmQk?si=gqNAbmF7hpIK2HUN https://youtube.com/shorts/vgi_1s5eZmA?si=pC2-4PoP8lpNqjsb 10 years of knowing him and he treated me like red headed step child. The other guys seem OK. I will shoot at the Ione outdoor range from now on, and I can let my muzzle rise as high as I want, Jeesh

I'm in desperate need of of a downrigger terminator kit. Likely the only place in the whole county…read moreis going to be this shop, so I called them today, 6/7/2025 from 2pm to 2:45pm. No one answers the phone. Eventually, it falls out to a generic voicemail box that does not identify who the owner is. Am I calling the right number? I don't know. I do know I'm not going to waste time driving up there if there's no way to confirm they are either open or not. Customer service starts at the beginning, such as answering the dang phone, and if you can't answer the phone, a message of who it is I called, AKA, business name, your hours of operation and who to dial next since you can't be bothered to answer the line you have listed. People wonder why so many businesses fail, especially up here on the hill. I can tell you why; because they disrespect their customers, can't even answer a phone or have an answering machine inform the caller of the basics, such as who they reached, what the hours of operation are, etc. Amazon it is then, I'll just have to wing it until my idem arrives. MCO's loss.

I had an oar problem while on the S. fork. I stopped in to see what they had in stock…read more Unfortunately, they didn't carry the oar shaft I needed but Kim let me borrow an oar for backup so I could get another run in. The staff is super chill and helpful. I definitely wanted to patronize the store so I picked up a new whitewater helmet. I will see you guys the next time I'm in the area.

The store owner was nothing short of unbearable. I tried on multiple dry suits and I was in tears…read moreand my face was turning purple, feeling so close to passing out. This owner told me that there's nothing to do about it and it's normal. Many people in my group had a similar experience, which was comforting because I wasn't the only person who had such a negative experience, but I think it's unfortunate that this business owner has such a bad rep. The woman Penny was kind and helpful though. I just feel bad she has to work for such a Scrooge. You would think someone who is outfitting people for the river would be more go with the flow and pleasant.

I had a great experience coming here. I'm new to knives and had a problem with my Benchmade. Even…read morethough I didn't buy the knife there, Greg fixed it for me in about 3 minutes! Then I couldn't help myself and bought a Spyderco PM3! I'm bummed the shop is moving to Florida but I'll still buy from them on line. Thanks to Greg for the great customer service, I'll be a return customer!

I've been incredibly neglectful with my knives (both kitchen and pocket), so I dropped by with some…read morein varying conditions looking to get some assistance with sharpening them. The staff was super helpful and they helped fix up all of my knives- they're super sharp and clean now and ready for the kitchen!

Auburn location must be closed. Went buy and all the pamphlets outside are weathered. No sign on…read morethe door stating what's up, nothing I could find on the internet that said it was closed. Waste of a trip.

I needed to rent a snowboard for my son's first snow trip and Corey was amazing! They had a great…read moreselection and had us ready to go in no time. Thanks! The service and prices were amazing! We saved s much money renting from them rather than where he is going to go boarding.

I needed a gift for Father's Day and didn't want to drive all the way to REI. Found something great…read moreimmediately but my husband wanted a long sleeve shirt instead. He was able to return the shirt and picked out a beautiful Patagonia shirt. Mike the owner was helpful both times and even gave us a discount. I definitely will continue to shop here.

I took my husband for a scenic drive to Sutter Creek and we sauntered up and down Main Street…read morechecking out interesting shops along the way. Down at one end we discovered the Sierra Mountain Outdoor store, and on a rack of clothing that was out front on the sidewalk, I found a beautiful plaid shirt that fit him perfectly. Even marked down the prices aren't cheap, but the quality is excellent, and in the case of the Marmot shirt I bought for my husband, it comes with a lifetime guarantee.

This used to be an OfficeMax. It's a large space and they have a broad selection of stuff but at…read morethe end of the day, there is no specific area in which they specialize. It feels like it's a surplus store. They bought too much of a certain item so it lands here at discount. Is that the case? No idea. It also feels like it's what is needed in this town. Instead of running off to San Francisco or Sacramento, you can find clothes here. There are going to be plenty of other retail outlets doing similar things like Nordstrom Rack over at the old U-Mall. Would have been nice to have had this here in previous years though. It was also a lot of different specialties under one roof. A bit of the jack of all trades, master of none style. Buy shoes, dog food and a bicycle? This is your place. No one is going to want to do that though. Or surprise me...I'd like to see something land in this retail space and thrive for more than a few years at a time. From AI: Sierra Trading Post opening in East Hanover Sierra is known as an off-price retailer specializing in outdoor and activewear apparel, footwear, and gear. They offer a wide range of products at generally lower prices than department and specialty stores, with savings typically ranging from 20-60%. Sierra is part of the TJX Companies, which also owns T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.

Friendly staff, clean store and well organized. I know they've only recently opened but the…read moreselection has gotten filled up pretty fast. They have a lot of outdoor selections you might need for the snow, hiking, sports ect. A ton of animal beds for great prices.! Good name brand items for great prices.

I'm currently doing the TRT (Tahoe Rim Trail) and immediately when I started I got bad toe blisters…read moreand had to switch from my beefy Lowa hiking boots to my basic Teva sandals. When I finally reached Tahoe City on Day 7 I was told Alpenglow was the place to go for a shoe upgrade. Not only did I find the perfect pair of Teva hiking sandals, I also got some blister patches. The two guys helping me couldn't have been nicer and I'll definitely be back. I was in and out in 10 mins. You guys are legends, thanks for keeping me on the trail. Tomorrow is Day 9 and I'll be finishing the TRT.

Five big, bright and shiny stars for Alpenglow sports for helping me find and fit new liners for by…read morescarpa t1 telemark ski boots. I was having trouble locating and sizing new liners for these precious boots of mine and a place in Truckee recommended that I talk to Lou at Alpenglow because he really knows how to fit telemark boots. Well, I hustled on over, met Lou and within no time he fit me with a new set of Intuition liners for about 1/4 of what I would have to pay for new boots. Thanks Lou and thank you Alpenglow; I'll be sure to stop in for my gear needs in the future.