The Spleez is an avowed Gear Weenie, and a highly satisfied Aktiv customer. So far, there's a new…read morevest, bike gear and mid-layers from Aktiv in the quiver. More to come, I'm sure. Here in the Rocky Fuggin' Mountains, sometimes a good piece of clothing or gear is the only thing between you and a really crap day. Nate and team's technical gear game is strong. What's more, his keen buying eye and out-of-the-ordinary brands will have you standing out among the "just-moved-to-Colorado-and-bought-a-Subaru-and-a-full-Patagucci-wardrobe" crowd out on the trail.

Aktiv is a new boutique inside Stanley Marketplace that specializes in Scandinavian clothing. They…read morehave women's and men's items from many Nordic countries and their selection is terrific -- high quality and sustainable and long-lasting goods that fit in perfectly in Colorado.

Lines are ALWAYS long, so if you can avoid peak times....definitely do!…read more I have been in a line of 6 people, haven't moved for about 8 minutes. Manager came up and looked at line. She help one of the 2 cashiers but didn't open or call to reduce line. It is Wednesday afternoon. Not a busy time and yet. Sigh. The merchandise is great.

I found what I needed for an African safari and the prices were very reasonable…read more Good quality and a large selection make Sierra a good choice for clothing and all kinds of gear.

Very nice and large REI - prob the largest REI I have ever been to and it's pretty busy! There is…read moreparking and I don't know if you can get it for free unless you buy something to get it validated - the cashier did ask if we were there for over an hr so maybe it's free if it's a shorter amount of time. There are multiple floors here!

Visiting Denver I knew we had to visit the REI Flagship store located in downtown. This huge store…read morestands next to the South Platte River where the Cherry Creek and South Platte rivers unite in beautiful Confluence Park. Such a great location. The store itself is huge and located within the restored 1901 Denver Tramway Building. This building is all brick and just stunning to walk up to and into. They offer every type of equipment one would need for their selected sport whether it's hiking, climbing, cycling, camping, paddling, skiing, snowboarding or overall fitness. They also offer the option to rent outdoor equipment, provide a full range bike shop and ski and snowboard services. The store features a 47 foot tall climbing wall right in the middle of the floor and other unique decorations. I have never been in such a huge REI store but it was a fun experience. My husband managed to spend all his saved up gift cards (Ha! Ha!) Service was friendly and helpful from the staff. REI can always be a little on the spendy side but I always try to catch their sales. I love being a member and receiving my annual rewards. Parking is the only downer as it's only free for the first hour. After that you must pay and believe me, an hour is not enough time here. So glad we had the opportunity to stop in, shop and check out this historic location.

So hear me out, for a small space, they really pack it in for you in the best way!…read more Sasquatch Outpost is such a fun and unique experience! For those that love following Bigfoot, you'll have an endless supply of Bigfoot merchandise for purchase. There's a museum in the back that's completely unsuspecting as it's just beyond some saloon doors that opens to a whole Sasquatch world! There's educational movies playing, a map to mark where you're from & where you're sitings have been, there's even a big photo opportunity area with a giant Bigfoot to immerse you into a nighttime forest scene. Truly, that room feels straight out of a movie set! I highly recommend this fun stop! It's one that needs to be at the top of your list should you visit Bailey!

All things Sasquatch. A niche market but they do it well. I like the socks and artisan soaps. A…read morewide selection. Never done the museum. It's been around for a great while. It has grown over the years. A local legend. Try visiting. You'll be glad you did. Tell your friends.

Shout Out to Bella who helped set up my 7yo 1st fishing pole!…read moreShe was very friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable with the products they are selling. My son surely enjoyed his first lesson in setting up his bait and tying special knots. He was able to do some fishing on our our trip to Sylvan Lake. She made our summer trip to the mid west a memorable one.

I stopped by Bass Pro today to check out the firearm selection, and I'm so glad I did. I had the…read morepleasure of speaking with Jeff B., and he completely elevated the experience. As someone new to firearms, I came in with a lot of questions--and Jeff was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. He walked me through everything: how different models function, important safety tips, key terminology, and the pros and cons of each option. His guidance made all the difference in helping me feel confident about my choice. Thanks to Jeff, what started as a simple browsing trip turned into an incredibly informative and exciting step toward owning my first firearm. And I had a lot of fun!

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.

3.5 Fleeces.... With…read morethe advent of internet shopping any physical store appears understocked. I love one piece that Patagoina makes.....R1 full zip hoodie....they had only one color! Their website has probably 8-10. And to be honest my daughter went in to measure a carry on bag.....and than bought it from Al's Sports for $100 less. Sorry Long live physical retail....physical retail is dead...sorta

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

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.

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.

Rented a bicycle from them today. Great experience and service start to finish! Thanks.read more

Bought some bindings last season in anticipation of getting some skis new for my son this season…read more I've never used the bindings (just sat on my shelf) . It's now time to buy some new skis for my son, but the brake on the bindings is too wide for the skis he wants. I asked if I could swap out the bindings (never used) for the same ones with a more narrow brake. Without even a thought, they told me it's a hard no because of their one year policy. I understand there are policies in place, but this is a pretty easy way to keep a customer satisfied and now I will not be buying new skis or anything else from this company ever again.

Great store with wide variety. Tommy is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for his…read moreclients. Can't wait to come back and visit the store again. Can't recommend highly enough.

Love this place. Great supply of just about anything you want or need, and a spectacular collection…read moreof flies. Prices are in line with the big places in Denver. Most prices on sporting goods are fixed anyway. They give locals a discount, which means that on a lot of things, it is the best price you will find anywhere.