TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT TO FIND BARGAINS HERE…read more We were told that Wilderness Exchange Unlimited is the place to come when you find REI too expensive. Wilderness Exchange is across the street from the flagship REI megastore. Park in the large lot (first hour free) next to Wilderness Exchange. We always enjoy hunting for bargains but it was not fun going through the mostly meh merchandise here. Hiking wear was still expensive even with tags showing markdowns of 25-50% off. We found the choices for women's clothing limited and less appealing (ugly colors and zero style) than the men's clothing. Plus secondhand clothing was mixed in with unworn merchandise. As for camping and hiking gear, it's hit or miss. Gear is expensive here even if it is marked down. If you are a hiking or camping newbie, bring a friend who can advise you about brands, quality and prices plus do some comparison shopping at REI. Confirm Wilderness Exchange's limited return and warranty policy.

Andy is awesome and was super helpful all around! Super knowledgeable and was passionate about it!read more

Writing this review for 2 different reasons: poorer service when busy but fantastic service if you…read moretalk to the right person. I visited during a very busy day looking for hiking boots for Colorado living and also Mt Kilimanjaro. Since it was so busy I was helped by someone in the shoe department who didn't quite have the knowledge to guide me to what I need. I ended up leaving with 2 pairs that I ultimately returned. Not the best but they were busy. HOWEVER, I went back on a less busy day, and Tom in the shoe department was an absolute angel. I told him what I'm looking for and he pulled 3 pairs out for me- size, weight, function that I needed. The second pair I tried fit like an absolute glove and I was in and out much faster and happier. Tom was super helpful and had the knowledge to vouch for this pair of shoes. Very happy, give that man a raise!

Love this place. Fond memories of coming here when I was younger. Took a class on camping last…read moreWednesday. It was very well done. We got to try out some of the REI equipment, like tents, sleeping bags and camping chairs and got informed on many other things you should bring when camping and proper protocol and guidelines. Yelp Elite put this on, and what a great job Matt and the team did. Astro Coffee was there caffeinating us, phenomenal coffee/drinks. All-in-all not only is REI one of my favorite places to go and just walk around and look at all of the gear, clothing etc but the classes they do are really well done. I want to get more involved with these and any guided adventures they setup.

Well it's been a little over three months since I summited Mt Katahdin, with my hiker trash…read morefriends; Nobody, Swiss Miss,and Siesta; and ended my five and a half months of "Living the Dream". Through hiking the Appalachian Trail. The beard's been trimmed, my feet feel somewhat normal and I've been reflecting back on those fun days on the trail with all my hiker trash friends. I'm sitting here planning my next great challenge, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail next spring/summer. One of my big decisions is what equipment worked great for me on the AT and what equipment I need to replace for my PCT adventure. The one thing I loved on the AT journey was my MHM Divide 55 pack. The Divide has to be the most comfortable, dependable packs I've owned. If you're into ultra light packet's not for you, coming in at 5.5 pounds. If you are a hiker who wants a greta fitting quality pack that carries your equipment comfortably, this is your pack. The Divide allows easy access to that one piece of equipment that you need right now; without emptying the pack out. Thanks to it's eleven different pockets. I'm one of those people who love to keep everything organized and in it's place. I guess that comes form over thirty years of working for the US Forest Service, National Park Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The quality of the workmanship and the design of the pack features are second to none. The pack fits great no matter if you're carrying twenty-five or forty-five pounds of gear. Yea, Im not a ultra light hiker, yet. Twice, on the AT I went more then ten days plus in between resupply points, because I'd rather spend my time on the trail then in town. The Divide had room and could handle the added wight and still ride great.Their adjustable, dual pivoting hip belt, along with the sYsnc A.C. suspension suspension system, makes this pack the most comfortable pack I've ever used. This small pack company in Colorado has really put that extras effort into making, what I think is the best backpack on the market today. After five and a half months on the AT my Divide 55 was still in great shape. That's because of the quality on materials used and great workmanship they place in there packs. So, happy trails and remember; Hike your own hike. Be safe and see ya on the trail. Toasted Toad

From the owner: Backpacks & Apparelread more

lov the quality and cutesy designs -- seems v durable and there's a variety of bags !!read more

We stopped in, for our first time, and picked up two classic backpacks…read more The staff member present was very knowledgeable in all of the backpacks that are offered by topo designs. She helps us to the "classic" backpack, which is rated at 20 liters. They had a wide selection of this particular backpack, with several on sale. We purchased the two of the classic backpacks, each with a different color scheme. In addition to that backpack, they have many others, shorts, shirts, etc. An amazing outdoor store, and provided us with great value. We're looking forward to coming back !

I had some lowlander friends coming in to town and not enough camping gear, so I rented them some…read moresleeping bags and camp chairs. Outdoor Geek was great. They fixed the order I submitted wrong and worked with me on a pick-up and drop-off date. Everything was clean and in really good shape. Plus - for making an account or signing up on their email list (check their website) you get a $10 coupon which means I got to snag some camping food for free. The store is nice and has a lot of really useful gear, especially for how small it is.

The staff are very friendly and helpful to find the exact items you are looking for that will work…read morefor you on your trip. They will give you advice if you are new and offer ideas for regulars. Will be coming back soon thanks Chelsea your best.

Great store! Love their commitment to conservation and great customer service. Stopped in to check…read moreout the winter sale, there's some good deals.

I visited Patagonia a few weeks ago. I was on a mission to get one of their black hole duffel bags…read more I do a lot of traveling so I felt that this duffel offered a lot. You will need to use street parking or a public parking lot such as I did. It's really not bad at all to park away from the location and get out for a nice walk to the store. You will pass other stores and businesses that perhaps catch your eye for shopping. After finishing up at Patagonia I went to Denver Market for an ice cold beverage. The store lay-out for Patagonia isn't bad. It's clean and organized. Staff aren't so helpful. There were two staff members at the front register. Why one of them couldn't be on the main floor helping customers is a mystery. When going to check out at the register one of them pretty much ignored me then caught herself moments later. Management: please improve customer relations. Don't make interactions so transactional. I walked away with what I wanted but probably should have just used another retailer or distributor to get it. I'm in no hurry to return to this location.

Would not recommend…read more I dropped my bike off 6 weeks ago and knew it was time for the dropper post to be rebuilt which they confirmed. I was told they'd get it rebuilt then contact me when it was ready. I didn't hear anything back and when I reached out yesterday that's the first time they tried to fix it saying they could send it off to be done locally. What were they doing the past 6 weeks?? I can't imagine relying on this place to services bike in riding season with any sense of confidence. While they blamed it on Fox for warranty issues, the first they asked about what year it was to see if it was recall eligible was yesterday, so it clearly was sitting there for 6 weeks collecting dust. Tried to keep business at a small shop, but very disappointed. Picked up my bike and will take my business elsewhere.

I recently got a board wax and my edges sharpened at Denver Bike and Ski Repair. My experience and…read morethe customer service was pleasant, and I got some good extra information on fixing two small chips with epoxy. The wax and sharpening was excellent! My board was flying down the hill the other day, and I could hear the edges really digging in to the snow. They are truly "sharp," and the shop even filled in a couple of dings on the bottom of the board. Given the work quality and price point, you can't go wrong here!

Lackluster sales people. Have a personality you're the face of the store. They barely had any…read moresection for mediums. Quick walk in quick walk out didn't look at prices.

The YOGi Exchange has such a great selection of active wear that is constantly rotating! Their…read moreprices are reasonable and I have had a positive experience every time I have visited.