I called and spoke to a sale rep about order a pair of XC skis via mail and he confirmed this was…read morepossible. When I called back 2 days later, I spoke with another employee who informed me that they were no longer shipping skis and saving them for sales in their retail store. I live a few hours outside of St. Cloud. I found this entire interaction to be pretty off-putting and don't appreciate the mixed information and "gate-keeping" of winter sports equipment. I feel like I was treated pretty poorly by these folks. Maybe if I was born in a different zip code I could buy some skis this season, eh? Seems fair.

My family does a lot of biking. We have bought a number of road and mountain bikes and a fat bike…read morefrom Mike at Fitzharris. I have always been impressed with his recommendations, knowledge and service. The service department also does a great job and they are more reasonable than some other places in town I have been to. I have also bought skis, tow tubes, etc. from them. I highly recommend them for your recreational needs.

Best gun store in town. Honest and reliable service. Gave me a great deal on a used shotgun. I…read morecan't wait to shoot it. :)

I drove all the way from Saint Paul because of the great sale here. The staff was very friendly and…read morehelpful. An employee helped me with a few considerations for my new rifle. He was very knowledgeable and approachable. 5 stars on price, 5 stars on customer service. Also had a much better selection of knives compared to most gun stores. A lot of places will mark-up really cheap knives but the prices here seemed to be what they should be.

The store it self was great! But beware of the credit card company they use for there business…read more Sent in my first payment to pay off what I owed. The check was never cashed, late fees and interest = the amount discounted for getting and using there card. How about that. Because of this I will never shop in there stores again. Thomas A.

I've shopped here many times and am finally reviewing Scheels. My son decided to go to NDSU, home…read moreof the Bison for college. We didn't have much for spiritwear. He wears a men's medium and found a t-shirt on sale rack for $14.99. I found a hoodie on sale also. They had lots of other college items including luggage tags, stickers, pennants, etc. I also found a regular price NDSU t shirt for $20 and some NDSU stickers. There are other colleges there too such as UMD Duluth, Michigan, U of MN and St Cloud State. At check out the tagged t shirt rung up at $22, it was marked $20 and was immediately fixed. Scheels employees usually always say Hi upon entering the store. I wish Scheels would expand more in the Minneapolis St Paul Metro. Eden Prairie seems to far to drive. They also sell my favorite Feetures socks.

If you have fond memories of Midwest Mountaineering, that longtime Cedar-Riverside staple, this new…read moreoutdoor activity gear shop is definitely good news for you! That shop's manager has now opened Lake State Mountaineering with similar wares and similar values. So we're talking high quality canoeing, climbing, camping, and hiking gear from a combination of large, small, and local vendors. They have a website you can order from, but if you want to browse in person and get knowledgeable advice from this passionate crew, you can pop into the shop. They have some pretty high-end merchandise, but I'm seeing some tempting sale offers and they have a rental program that might help you get kitted out for an adventure. This storefront location might be tricky to find at first. Enter through the building's Washington Avenue door, next to the barber shop, then follow the signs through the door there and up the stairs, where you'll spot them. I promise there's a nice store up there! You're on your own for parking but it's easy enough to find metered street parking. If you want to properly gear up for this kind of activity and want the best equipment, sold to you be a locally-owned store who will give you honest recommendations that come from deep experience, this is where to go.

Despite not finding what I was looking for what I did find in this store was even better! At the…read moretime I visited they're going through their end of season sale and practically the entire store is on sale. They also carry high quality gear like marmot and Patagonia and those are not excluded from sale which is a rarity. Definitely a hidden gem of a shop and where I will be coming back to get gear for a good value. It's nice to have a local option that caters to the outdoor market besides REI.

I was in a rush to get to the store before they closed to drop off my crossbow to get restringed. 4…read moreminutes to close I walk in totally expecting to leave it for a few days. Nope, he did it right there and had it done before they closed. One of the best customer service experiences I've ever had.

My husband and I were in town (Baxter) for a wedding and had some time to kill. We're dedicated…read moretarget archers so we have some experience with equipment, shops, etc. This store was first rate. Great selection of bows, to include crossbows, an indoor range, and most importantly, very friendly staff. If i lived in Central Minnesota I'd be in there weekly.

We drove from Twin Cities to St. Cloud to demo an ebike on sale that was only available at this…read morelocation. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Eddie, a man of few words. When my wife asked him to describe the bike, he was silent! As she looked over the bike, she discovered a long gash on the frame that he said he was unaware of. When I asked if he would offer an additional discount, he said no, it's already discounted. Since the battery on this model was not removable and that the ebike must be stored at 50F+, we decided against it, and ended up buying a different model that we actually liked better. We would have appreciated if Eddie was more forthcoming with answers as a salesman.

I went to get my boa fixed thinking that they would just do if for me in like 5 min. The worker…read moreJosh even tho nobody was in there and he was doing nothing said he would fix if and I would have to come back he had a very poor attitude and acted like he dint want me there.

This is an excellent bike shop! The employees are so friendly and helpful. The service was…read moreamazingly fast and they beat their own deadline for my bike being done by 3 days! I just can't say enough for these ladies and gentlemen.

Like to work with a local business who specializes in bicycles. They have knowledgeable, friendly…read morestaff who know how to assemble, service and maintain bicycles. After my recent Trek Verve 2 purchase, they will provide a free annual tune up and free adjustments for two years.

We just love this company! We utilized their shuttle services to take us and our kayaks North on…read morethe Mississippi so we could do a sweet 5 mile paddle back down yesterday. Super friendly and helpful staff! Lots of great kayaks and canoes for sale and rent in their shop, as well as cool gear (and more!) in their fun gift shop. We will definitely be back!

Wonderful outfitting company. Bought a six-mile Groupon for two people and it was a lovely way to…read morespend a gorgeous Friday afternoon. The staff was helpful and friendly. Sandra checked us in and made us feel welcome and ready to start our trip. Cody is engaging and friendly as he drove us from the end point back to the drop off. They explained the river and gave us a map. There's a few sand bars and tiny islands along the route to stop and have a rest, lunch and lounge. The Mississippi River is wide and calm. As adventurous kayakers, we enjoy a few rapids here and there, which this journey didn't have any. But for those who like a relaxing time on the water, this is the way to go!

You had the heater and hose I need. I can't find out when…read moreI'll receive it! I'm freezing!!!

My wife was having four new tires installed at Sam's Club on an older vehicle, and they were unable…read moreto get one of the wheels off. It was a Saturday, and I called Fleet Farm auto to see if they could help. They got us right in, got the tire off, and cleaned everything up on the hub and stuff, too. They were super nice, only charged us 20 bucks, and we learned that they price match on tire prices. This is where I will go from now on.

Store has become a huge disappointment. No selection and poor service. Scheels has a better…read moreselection and staff is much more knowledgeable.

The best golf store in the area, their customer service is second to none and they put the bigger…read moregolf shops to shame. I've never had a problem with any club I've bought through them and they have some of the best club fitters in the area. 10/10 would recommend coming here and I will always go to Austads for any golfing need!