awesome store. staff was helpful and got me outfitted with a new bow fast. picked it up tuned and…read moreready to go the next day. they are a great shop and extremely helpful.

My favorite place for all things Archery! A very good group of guys to steer you in the right…read moredirection of what you're looking for in this sport.

Dick's House of Sport opened in 2024. Its two floors sell clothing, shoes, accessories, sports…read moreequipment, fitness equipment, and other products. I read that this store also has a climbing wall, batting cage, field, and other interactive spaces that can be rented. Please see the store's website for a list of events. In the past several months, I have shopped for women's clothing here, and my husband has shopped for men's sneakers and t-shirts. I saw name brands such as CALIA, Nike, Under Armour, and Patagonia. I am very upper-middle-class, and I thought that many of the prices were high, such as $60 for a basic t-shirt. We bought socks, sneakers, and a t-shirt, which had high prices but are a very good quality. The cashiers promptly rang up our purchases and thanked us.

Ahhh we loved it, seemed like a museum - store and practice/play area in one. The batting practice…read morewas $15/15 minutes, and up - my son loved it. Very spacious and nicely designed store. Liked everything about it and selection was good as well. Nice staff.

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!

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 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.

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 am writing this review on behalf of my boyfriend who does not have an account--…read moreHe purchased a pair of Irish Setters work boots & they fell apart within 3 weeks of having them. Therefore, we went back to the store (with a receipt) to return them & get his money back. They apparently only offer store credit on a gift card for most returns. Spends $120+ on boots & you can't get your money back when they're defective-- a load of crap if you ask me.

Definitely the place to go for work boots or hiking boots. Great selection. Would have given 5…read morestars except that they have a very sparse selection for women. I don't mind wearing a men's work boot, but I wear a women's size 9. For women with smaller feet, I don't know that they would find something to fit them. On a side note, they have an adorable baby/children's section of camo clothing!

With all the snow recently, I thought it would be cool to check out Public Lands in Cranberry…read moreTownship for some new gear. The layout definitely reminded me of a Dick's Sporting Goods store. Everything was pretty pricey, as expected from name-brand outdoor gear, such as The North Face, Columbia, and Patagonia. I learned that you can actually rent all sorts of gear, including tents, sleeping bags, snowboards, bikes and kayaks. They also offer classes/events, mostly focused on rock climbing for now. I do feel that their climbing rates were a bit high for the limited space that they have. Their climbing wall has only 5 vertical routes with a very small bouldering area, and they charge ~$20 for one hour. As an avid indoor rock climber, I would recommend visiting one of Pittsburgh's climbing gyms instead. Their day passes cost ~$20 as well, and you can climb for as long as you like. I see the benefit of having the wall for trying on climbing shoes if you're looking to buy, but not so much for recreational purposes.

First off, I didn't purchase anything here during my visit however the impression they left me with…read moreafter my visit will make me come here before any other store in the future. WAY different vibe than different similar branded stores, in a good way! Everyone was super helpful and knowledgeable, and even though they didn't have what I was looking for this trip I will totally be back next time I have something in mind. They had popular brands like Yeti, Vuori, North Face, etc. and when I visited they had clothing items 25% off so I would call before going to ask if a specific item you are looking for may be on sale!