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

An awesome spot. Top of the line brands with expert service and advice. I have never had a bad…read moreexperience with product or service.

Really appreciate the quick service for snowshoes today. Very simple process with $15 for the…read moresnowshoes and $10 for rentals. Equipment was good and we enjoyed a solid first experience on the recommend Emigrant Trail. Very fun day - THANKS

Good selection of products and the staff is super nice and knowledgeable. Bought a bike rack from…read morethem and they had it unboxed and ready to go when I arrived.

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

Forgot a beanie hat and they had it!!! Cute little shop with a variety of items. Pet items bike…read moreitems and more

Great selection and friendly local shop. If you forgot something they have it. Saved my bike…read moreriding day!

I asked to catch trout, and I caught trout! Beginning to end I had a wonderful experience booking…read morewith Tom. It was my first time fly fishing and Tom was an amazing teacher. Being on the boat for less than an hour I caught my first fish. Tom knew exactly where to go to catch specific species and knew how to do it AND teach it quickly. He was so obviously experienced it was a joy to be one of his clients and learn from him! He also rowed a boat up and downstream the river like an Olympian, lol. He knew so much about all the fish, birds, bugs, too. He was super nice and gave me the guidance I needed to catch what I wanted and was endlessly patient, kind, and encouraging even with all the mistakes I made. As a woman who has been on other charters where the guides treated me inferior to men, I had the opposite experience here. Tom went above and beyond to make sure I had an exceptional time. We will be booking again.

It should be noted I rarely leave reviews about a business unless I've experienced exceptional…read moreservice or extremely horrible service. With that being said, I can't rave enough about the Reel Anglers Fly Shop and the owner Tom. I first met Tom a few months ago. I called his shop and was looking for a guide for the Lower Yuba River. I had been there several times and couldn't figure out how to fish it. I looked online and saw several other guides, but I chose Tom because of past reviews, his knowledge/experience with the River and the conversation I had with him over the phone. We met on the River. Tom was on time (ready to go) and eager. I brought a friend with me who had zero fly fishing experience. Tom spend about 15 minutes with him and showed him the basics. His teaching method was perfect. He didn't overload my friend with a ton of information, but gave him enough to grasp the concept and build on it. We fished the full day. Tom provided an excellent guide service 2nd to none. He told us where to cast (provided additional instruction to my friend about casting), told us to mend the line when needed, put new flies on when needed, dressed the flies, and he rowed his butt off. My buddy and I had plenty of opportunities to hook up but we missed them. No fault to Tom. Needless to say we did not get skunked! We had an awesome time on the water and like I said the service that was provided was top notch! The review doesn't end there. Due to my experience with Tom, I thought I would visit his fly shop in Grass Valley - it's about 20-30 minutes away from where I normally fish. His shop was well organized and had all of the gear you would need for fly fishing. I've mentioned this before, but Tom's knowledge really shines. I asked him what flies he recommended. He picked out a few - that day I got several to the net on the flies he picked out. Lately, I haven't had the chance to go to the fly shop so I made (2) phone orders with him. Here's why I'm writing this review - there was a mix up on getting my order shipped by Tom's local shipping business. My package was sent to Tom's fly shop instead of my home. I called Tom on Thursday of this week and told him I didn't receive my package and that I was heading to the River on Friday. Tom told me he would meet me there, give me flies that I would need, and at no charge. I couldn't believe it - because of that I will be a customer for life! I'm looking forward to the next drift trip with Tom! Thanks again!!

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.

I didn't actually buy anything from here but I walked in looking for water to buy to refill my…read morebottle and someone behind the counter said they didn't sell any but graciously offered to refill my water bottle free. I am very appreciative of this kind of acts of kindness and if I needed something for outdoor purposes, I would absolutely go here.

Visiting Backcountry was such a refreshing experience. From the moment I walked in, everyone was…read morewarm, friendly, and genuinely happy to help. You can immediately feel the good energy in the space. The team was not only knowledgeable, but fun and engaging to be around. They took the time to answer questions, offer guidance, and make sure I felt set up and excited for the adventure ahead. Nothing felt rushed or transactional. It felt like being welcomed by people who truly love what they do and love sharing it with others. They made me feel comfortable, included, and ready to get out there and enjoy everything Tahoe has to offer. In a mountain town, places like this really stand out. Great people, great vibe, and the kind of shop that makes you want to come back. Highly recommend supporting them.

Great service! They really worked with us to help solve a problem with one of our bikes.read more

Came on a Monday when all the ski shops and bootfitters were closed in the area. Harley took us in…read moreand was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly, and he took extra time to explain to us what to look for in choosing boots, which was super helpful because it was our first pair of boots! He was transparent about all the prices and accommodated our desired budget. He explained the fitting process in full detail making sure the boots were a comfortable fit and would work amazing on the slopes. He also answered all of our questions patiently. When one of us was deciding between two ski options he gave us an accurate side by side comparison so we could make an informed decision. He also gave us marked down prices to reflect the summer season. He sold our friend to come here next season to buy skis. He knew we were leaving town the same day so he got the ski bindings done in 15 minutes! The policy with the skis also includes a two year fitting warranty. Thank you Harley for being fire!!

Walked in looking for a reasonable ski set up for my 14 year old. Bootfitter Caley jumped in and…read morehooked us up, gave lots of helpful info. Awesome!

Went here to rent e-bikes. It was clear as soon as we showed up that they were not well stocked. We…read morerented from Olympic Bikes down the road.

We had such a great experience here renting E bikes for the first time. Jeremy was so helpful and…read morepatient with us. He made us feel so at ease as first time E-bike riders. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back to rent again.

Big 5 Sporting, located at the right side of the SPD grocery store at 135 West McKnight Way, Suite…read more3H, Grass Valley has quite a variety of Sporting Goods to offer in the way of men and women's clothes, weights, shoes, socks, hiking boots, sweat pants and tops, outdoor canopies, umbrellas, and so much more. How about table tennis tables, paddles, ping pong balls? Or are you looking for fishing and hunting gear for your next outing? I went to the online store looking at cross bows that were for sale, and noticed that they had lite hiking boots on sale for $20 (normally $27), with a coupon, that could be used at this store. Their store is wonderfully stocked with almost everything under the sun, and the clerks can help you find something online if need be. So, I called to make sure they had the boots in stock, had the clerk put two aside, went and tried on a pair, and bought the two pair. Regardless of what nasty comments were made in the distant past, I find the clerks to be attentive and resourceful in providing service to customers who aren't rude and in a hurry. Here is the online link for Big 5 from their last sales ad and if you sign up for their emails, you can get 10% off your online or in-store orders: https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/. Here is their store phone number: 530-274-1562. They open at 10 am and close at 9 pm, Monday to Friday; open at 9am on Saturday to 9pm, and open from 10 am to 7:30 pm on Sunday. Support your local community store, and have your online coupons validated for discount purchases in the store...

purchased a woodman 3-season sleeping bag - rugged exposure. the bag was butt-ugly tangerine…read morecolor. the size was good 80" long and plenty wide. the problem landed on me like an anvil when it came to repacking the bag! i am 6, 2" and weigh 220lbs. it took 2-months, my wife and every bit of strength i had to repack that sleeping bag. do not buy the rugged exposure sleeping bags unless they give you a much larger carrying bag to pack it in. what a faux-pas.. i wonder what dumb mf engineer designed the outer bag to be so small? must have save 7 cents per ubit by shrinking the size down. sfb! i will followup to let you know if big five accepted the return. wjc