Alex Hennage is passionate about assisting people with their Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Climbing,…read moreand Fly Fishing needs. They have new and consignment items. He wants everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. He has a handicapped wheelchair that lifts and tracks like a tank for rough terrain. He supports the community--a small Business with a Big Heart.

From the owner: Appalachian Outpost is Elizabethton's premier fly fishing and outdoor shop specializing in trout…read morefishing gear for East Tennessee rivers. We stock quality fly rods, fly reels, fly lines, leaders, tippet, and hundreds of trout flies for the Watauga River, South Holston, and local tailwaters. Our selection includes Rio, Scientific Anglers, Maxcatch, RoxStar, Daiwa, and Kelty. We also carry outdoor essentials like camping gear, knives, and hiking accessories. Whether you're a beginner learning to fly fish or an experienced angler, our staff provides expert local knowledge about hatches, stream conditions, and the best spots to fish around Elizabethton. Stop in for fly fishing advice, gear recommendations, or to pick up everything you need for your next fishing trip in the Appalachian mountains.

This is my favorite outfitter in the area. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful…read more While the physical location isn't massive, they stock everything you could need for backpacking, fly fishing, rock climbing, and kayaking. Added bonus is they are NOT located downtown where parking is a nightmare.

Local, stocked, and knowledgeable. Good experience, good customer service, great selection of…read moreproducts. Shop local y'all!!

My husband packed for our trip to black mountain in a rush and forgot to put his shorts in his bag…read more I'm sure they are sitting on our bed back in Charlotte, meanwhile it's in the 80s in Black Mountain this week. On a recommendation from our super nice server at The Open Oven restaurant, we stopped in to Take a Hike to grad a pair from him. We we happy to see that they allow pets/dogs in the store so that one of us wasn't stuck in the car with the pups. The store has tons of great clothes, shoes, socks and other supplies you might want for hiking. Big names like Prana, North Face, Patagonia etc. He got a pair of shorts from the clearance section and I found a handy Kavu sling purse. Win-win

Great local outdoor store. Love shopping local and how chill this place is…read more Upon entering, staff always greet you. Small town feels. There is typically plenty of parking in the lot or nearby. Standard small town hours. The shop is clean and organized. They have a good sampling of outdoor gear. Lots of seasonal clothing, some camping gear and backpacks and some Knick knacks such as hydration tabs and stickers. There is a sale rack in back. Everything is very pricy as goes with outdoor gear shops especially small ones. I would still argue that it's pretty similar to the standard- not more expensive than REI or the like. I'd definitely recommend this place for a stop in. They have a nice curated selection. Plus it's always the season for a fun new outdoor toy to inspire you to get outside ;)

Amazing service. We were traveling and realized we left a carrier key at home. Everyone was so kind…read moreand helpful as we tried to work through the situation. They had everything we needed and we were able to head in our way! Thank you to all that helped!

This is an excellent outdoor sports store primarily because of the staff. The shop is mid-sized and…read morecarries several brands which are linked on their website. I have made several purchases at Mountain Sports (MSL). The staff is well trained and never pushes a product or brand. I take my time (days or weeks) making bigger purchases and they are very patient with me as well as informative. I have purchased fly fishing gear and flies, a bicycle and cycling equipment, as well as performance clothing from MSL. If I was a backpacker, this would be my primary source of gear. Most of the products are premium brands so they can be a bit more expensive than Dick's or some other chain. If you want to buy quality gear from a local shop, consider MSL.

absolutely a terrible visit! manager was extremely rude and passive aggressive! didn't help us at…read moreall, had to dig out my size of boot which was no problem, then he followed me to a chair where I sat to try them on, I glanced to my left beva I felt someone was starring at me, and he was standing there stalking me, I finally got a pair and walked up to register to spend over $400 on boots my first pair there were Rocky's and a Ariat outfit and a bunch of stuff for my wife, he walks up and said nothing to me all night and yells... Hey are you going to out the boots back the way you found em?? I said yes I guess, I was caught if guard and in shock. I left the boots in the counter and walked off with one of his female employees almost in tears. We tried to reach out to Maxx the owner but they said he was sick today. Max out advise to you sir is to get someone that has better customer service skills and to correct your son for being a harassing and intimidating employe, because if it would of been a man that didn't care, that manager at the very least would of been slapped across the face!

Just went in a bit ago and was informed that they charge a fee to use my debit card. Left…read moreeverything on the counter, left, won't be back if they are the last place in the area that has what I need. I'll do without or go to Asheville on principal. I am a business owner myself and it would be a cold day in hell before I charge my customer to pay a fee to use the card even if it's only a 25 cent purchase. Here's why. Cards are charged by a percentage. So if it's $1 or $100 or $1000 the amount you pay as a business is the same percentage. So the fact you charge a (tax deductible) fee to try and get people to buy more or just add a "profit fee" for yourself is low down, dirty and downright unethical and I won't spend my money with you and I'll tell anyone who will listen what you're doing. You are literally charging people money to buy from you.

I love this store. The people in this store were wonderful to work with, super friendly and…read morehelpful. The best brands and great selection. I wish they were close to Wilmington we would go all the time.

This shop used to be my guy's favorite shop when he lived in the area…read more It was my first time into a mountain sports shop, so while my guy and one of the staff talked and apparently reminisced, I looked at the photos, at the merchandise and everything inside. There is SO much stuff to look at. There are so many different levels of gear. For me it was overwhelming.

Great local outdoors shop. I've actually been a customer of mahoneys since 1976-77 as a kid. It's…read morethe best place for gear, clothing and the shoe department has the best brands

This is my all time favorite store in Johnson City! The staff is always present and ready to…read moreassist. The one downside is very often the size i need is not available. In shoes most of the time. We live 1500 miles away and it very inconvenient but it's local so it's understandable.

I grew up in the area but moved away and visit every couple years. We had not been to the outlet in…read moreabout 4 years since before the pandemic but were visiting and had a chance to shop here for the first time. It was nice to see all the jacket options, t-shirts, shorts, vests, socks, hats, shoes, etc. the staff were super nice and approachable and there are 2 changing rooms in the back right corner when you walk in. Prices are great (obviously outlet range), and they have lots of sizes. ----TL;DR---- Pros: plenty of parking, good prices, friendly staff, good selection Cons: none Bottom Line: if you need some Columbia sportswear brand gear, here's the place to shop

From the owner: Our Columbia factory store is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina at Shoppes on the Parkway. We…read morecarry innovative outerwear, sportswear, footwear, and accessories for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Stop by our outlet store before you take on your next adventure this fall and winter. We have men's and women's snow boots, winter jackets, ski pants, and gloves to keep you warm this season. Whether sledding Blue Ridge Parkway, skiing the slopes on Appalachian Ski Mountain, snowboarding Beech Mountain Ski Resort, or cross-country skiing at Sugar Mountain Resort, we have the equipment to fuel your outdoor thrills. Shop our large inventory of performance products that will keep you warm, dry, cool, and protected year-round.

If you love searching through old things, military and non-military, this is the place to see…read more Everything you can think of and more! The owner is so friendly. Come just to visit or come to buy. It's worth your time!

From the owner: Military Surplus, Outdoor Gear, Knives, Tupperwareread more