Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!

We were scheduled to do a 1/2 day ice hike at Ricketts Glen. I had spoken to the owner Dave and…read morelet him know of my disabilities. He asked a few questions, then determined that it should be OK for me to go on the hike. Shortly before the hike we received an email from Dave saying that because of the warm weather the trip would not have as much ice as it normally does. He offered to reschedule or refund our money if we wanted, but also said we could go if we wanted. We wanted. When I got there Dave and the guides were fantastic. Very personable. They were helpful but without being intrusive. One of them carried one of my forearm canes in his backpack in case I needed it. (This was to have one hand free for the ice axe.) The hike was great. At the end of the hike I asked one of the guides if he thought I could do the repelling they offer... he conferred with the owner and the lead repeller guide, and they agreed that I would be allowed to do that in the Spring. I highly recommend Valley to Summit for a great time. I look forward to a full day ice hike in February.

Friendly service. Very patient, willing to answer all your questions. Not pushy at all…read more They fixed my E-Bike and we found their prices to be very reasonable.

Thanks once again. Such great service that I'm embarrassed to say they didn't even charge me for a…read morebrake adjustment and I just rolled in there. Great guys, great store and a great neighborhood .

Our family has enjoyed tubing on the delaware every summer for years. It's a great way to spend an…read moreafternoon in nature

Honestly, I don't know why this place got such few stars? The four stars that I've assigned as well…read moredeserved. I visited on a weekday and perhaps that made all the difference in the world. My experience form beginning to end was fantastic. I think one thing that seems to bother most people is the BBQ lunch. The BBQ lunch was apart of my package and when I arrived they were just loading the buns to be taken out on the river. I'm getting a little ahead of myself here but you'll understand in a minute. When I arrived, there were already several eager adventurous folks checking in, buying waterproof items for sale, collecting their water rafts and some even already on the water. I checked in with my Groupon and as directed, I left my keys - collected my Kayak and proceeded to the bus. Please note, the rule is, everyone must wear a mask until you're actually on the water; great rule as it gets crowded in the shop as well as on the bus. It keeps everyone safe. I chose the kayak experience which was awesome but the real fun is in a tube. After my journey down the river, I immediately purchase another Groupon just so that I could come back and have a tubing experience. So, back to the BBQ lunch. By the time I paddles my way down (a few signs for the waters edge for direction) to the BBQ shack on the water, they were still setting up. I guess I paddle too fast. I decided to keep moseying down the river as I had already packed a lunch just in case after reading the reviews about the BBQ shack not being up and running. Oh well, next time I'll enjoy a burger. Again, this is the perfect mid week escape. The ride outside of NY is quick and there's plenty of parking. Although it says Delaware tubing it's actually located in New Jersey; well at least the border between the two. I would recommend going early and taking as much time as you like in a tube with family and friends. I would also recommend bringing children as they will develop a lifelong love of being on the water. I'm a big fan now and I can't wait to return in a few weeks. P.S. I was told by my bus driver, they offer a fall foliage experience where they only allow kayaks on the river.

HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! Had the best time ever. I had a Groupon glitch but TWIN RIVERS was more…read morethan helpful and beyond kind. Then there's the tubing experience... soooo relaxing, soooo peaceful... soooo fun! Jet ski staff stayed on alert ensuring our safety everything was perfect. AND then to top it off, we dined nearby with a TRT discount on our meal. Thank you TRT for a much needed excursion... life is good!

It was such a great experience nice view not rushed my 13 yr old son loved every second can't wait…read moreto go back next year !!

I went to X-Ring with several friends yesterday, most of whom had never held a bow before. John…read moredidn't just give us bows and safety instructions, he taught us how to shoot properly. Even the two of us who are experienced archers learned a lot. He stayed with us the entire time to coach and answer questions. My wife now wants to learn and I'm taking her to John. Great combination of fun and learning.

At my child's diagnostic/private lesson, Jon came across as friendly and knowledgeable. Based on…read morethat experience, we decided to enroll in his weekly lessons. Unfortunately, our experience since then has been very disappointing. During regular lessons, Jon rarely leaves his desk to actively supervise or instruct the archers. Much of his time is spent working on equipment at his table rather than providing hands-on coaching or meaningful feedback to students. In addition, his communication style can feel overly combative and inflexible. Most concerning, he adjusted a piece of my child's equipment to the point that it was damaged beyond use, forcing us to purchase a replacement with costly overnight shipping in order to be prepared for an upcoming competition. If you're simply looking for range time and a place to practice -- which can be hard to find -- X-Ring may meet that need. However, if you are seeking consistent, engaged, and effective instruction, this was not our experience.

I purchased a Lake CX302 shoe at Sourland Cycles. Every time that I rode my bicycle, for several…read moredays afterward, the upper surface of my toes would be inflamed, swollen and painful. I tried adjusting the tightness of the Boas, different socks and repositioning the cleat. Nothing helped. I discovered a raised seam inside the shoe that was causing the irritation. I returned to Sourland Cycles to explain my problem. Sam reassured me that they would either give me a full refund or exchange the shoe. I was able to exchange the shoe for a Lake CX242. This is a somewhat more expensive shoe that was exchanged at no additional cost to me. It is a great shoe with which I am able to ride without any discomfort. This store stands behind what they sell and provides excellent service. I highly recommend Sourland Cycles.

I had been shopping and researching for a road bike for about 4 months. Then Corona happened. I had…read morevisited various apps, online pages and stores. The stores are all in central jersey. The stores I came across many stores in middlesex - NJ area. Everyone sales and owner were rushing me to buy the bike. I looked at Cannondale, specialized and trek. However, Sourland bike store was different. Their sales Rep Mathias was very professional and kind. He was very patient with me. Although firm with his opinion. I appreciate it. But better to hear the customer. Any how- He is very knowledgeable and not pushy at all. While attending other people he accompanied and assisted me. The other staff members were also very pleasant and hospitable. Very happy with the entire experience. I would recommend this place and give them 4.5 or 5 five stars. Under non Covid circumstances I am sure they are better and go above and beyond.

The Lehigh River is a gem…read more The staff at WhiteWater Adventures is very unprofessional. On the van trip to the put in the driver and the safety boater loudly disscussed payroll issues, lunch issues with the on site café and their co workers. These two were audiable to us sitting in the back of the van. Once we got to the Lehigh River, I had hoped the staff would be more professional. I was wrong. Their behavior got worse. The Trip Leader, a man named Jake, openly swore. The staff dissed the customers. I understand that their needs to be an evaluation before a river trip. This wasn't an evaluation of skills. The staff were making fun of the customers. The Lehigh River is a gem. Just find another company to explore it with.

This is a great way to introduce yourself and your family/friends to whitewater rafting. Be…read moreprepared for a full day from sign in to finish. Check in, safety briefing, bus ride, rafting, swimming, lunch, rafting, swimming and final bus ride. Once back you cab change to dry clothes and hit the snack bar for food and libations. Big barn fire to hang around and chat. We were a group of 7 adults and had no problem all being in one boat. The family ride was very easy and controllable with few places to get hungup ( rocks, trees or underpass) There are guides in front, back and throughout to keep everyone safe and moving along. Overall we had a really good time rafting, paddling and having water fights with other boaters and the pirates. Watershoes a must, bring water to drink and water guns or canons to defend yourself. The lunch was all you could eat- hot dogs, PBJ's, chips, salad and water or lemonade. Can't wait to try a more challenging adventure next time. Enjoy!

I have been using bikeland for tune ups and repairs for a number of years now. They are friendly…read moreand helpful and very competent. I trust them. Their prices are reasonable, and on one occasion, they quickly fixed an issue for no charge. The owner gave me valuable advice on where to get a trailer hitch installed. They have kept me riding. Would highly recommend.

Great service and family owned business. Very helpful with sizing for my daughter's bike.read more

Spectacular, Family-Owned, Veteran-Owned business. Tons of knowledge, super-friendly, and decent…read moreselection! Must stop in if you are anywhere close!

Giedre and Patrick are amazing. The level of service they provide is above and beyond any others in…read morethe area or surrounding states. Patrick is such an experienced professional behind the scene, helping his customers making excellent choices for their needs, demonstrating how every product works across different manufacturers. He helps customers with maintenance routine for their new purchases, recommend ranges they can visit and join, along with non-for-profit organizations to support veterans and their families. The store also has a great selection of accessories including backpacks, straps, supplies, blades and other complimentary items. There is also an amazing coffee bar with obviously great coffee, soda, seltzer, water and other beverages along with snacks. I enjoy sitting around the lounge area watching TV while sipping my coffee and mingle with other wonderful customers. Definitely a MUST visit.

Had a great day is past weekend on the water! It was my first time white water rafting instead of…read moreour usual white water tubing. Whitewater Challengers is very organized and they are constantly trying to maintain that organization, even on the water. From parking your vehicle; all the staff members directing you throughout the property, checking in with different color papers and boarding cards, and even on the bus ride back... it was very well organized. All guides are clearly knowledgable about the river and everyone had a great attitude; everyone really appreciated that. It's obvious the guides genuinely care about making this a great experience for their guests. Our group engaged with Jen and Rober. They had great personalities and clearly love what they do. If you are concerned about riding the river with children or with older family members then have no fear! The rapids were fun but I wish they were a little more rough/busy. Certainly not challenging for families with children; there was a younger Boy Scout group on our trip and they all handled it with ease. Go ahead and book that weekend river trip with the fam! My only complaints were the "hurry up and wait" of the whole journey. I understand we are traveling with a big group and we are trying to stay together but we stopped a total of 5-6 times including lunch. It felt like we only got about 15-20 mins of solid rafting then we had to wait 15-20mins for the rest of the group to catch up. Kind of annoying. And the claim that these are class 2-3 rapids may be factually true but I would consider these class 1 maybe class 2 on a great day. With the stopping and waiting and calm water for almost half the trip, I can see why some people may be disappointed. There were about 15-20 rafts in our group. Overall, this was a solid weekend activity and it deserves 5 stars. With all the organization and very friendly river guides it was a great day. The staff can clearly handle any group and they know the river like the back of their hand. Please take all the reviews into consideration and consider shortening the amount of stops on the river to corral the group; there's got to be another way that is also safe. Thanks, hope to return again soon!

What a disaster. I have gone twice with Girl Scouts and again with boy scouts. My first adventure…read morewith the girl scouts was generally enjoyable. Nothing notable to report but not overwhelmingly great either. The last time I went with the Boy Scouts was one of the worst weekends of my life. There was some river guide who named himself "zombie". He has the worst chip on this shoulder ever. First, he got nearly naked on the bus clearly wanting to show off all his tattoos. Inappropriate in front of a bunch of kids. If he was discreet then fine. He was showboating and it was gross. Then while on the river, I splashed with a paddle. It is indeed against the rules and I was wrong for that. However I knew I messed up the second I did it. A reminder would have been sufficient. Oh no. Zombie came over immediately and berated me loudly in front of everyone (including the kids). Yikes. I said "understood, I'm sorry". He then continued saying he was "gonna hike me out of 'his' trip" if he saw it again. What? He was going to evict me from the boat in the middle of nowhere and walk me home? Alone? What the hell is wrong with this guy? I don't care how capable or good of a river guide he is. If he's going to talk to customers who paid for the trip like garbage, then he doesn't belong there (especially around kids). Major jerk. Then we camped there overnight. Some camp site decided to have a rager party. Like thumping music turned up to full volume that could be heard for miles. No one came to quiet them down. At midnight I had to walk over myself and ask if they could please let us sleep. They said no and it kept going. I called the campsite phone # and got a voicemail. No one was there to help. Needless to say we didn't sleep at all. Just a generally unpleasant experience. You need to get rid of this zombie person. You can't call yourself "zombie" then demand to be taken seriously. Give me a break. You need someone who can patrol the campsite and keep order and the campers safe. Don't go here and waste your money.