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

Loved buying used equipment from Charlie and gang at Second Wind. He faithfully helped me try out…read morefour sets of skis until he found the ones that were just right. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and want you to be happy with your purchase. Recommend, especially if you are looking to not spend a ton of $ getting into a new sport.

Excellent store to get used outdoor gear and apparel....i love this place .... Fantastic selection…read moreof snowboards at great prices

This is a high-end outdoor sports apparel and equipment retailer with a focus on skiing,…read moresnowboarding, biking, wakeboarding, skateboarding, and surfing. They cater to men, women, and children. The store is gorgeous, nicely laid out, and well-merchandised. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were looking for a moderately-priced eBike for city use. Their focus is high-end mountain bikes, but they made some helpful suggestions about other stores that were more targeted to our needs. Our visit was pleasant and evo should certainly be on your list if you fall within their demographics.

Eco is a great place to come if you're looking for new gear! They have tons more online, but a…read moregreat selection in store as well. Service is friendly but not pushy. They do have some of their own brands that provide more values and also carry major brands such as Burton and Libbtech.

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

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.

I do not have enough amazing things to say about my experience with Bob. I came in with a Facebook…read moremarketplace tent that did not fit my truck. He worked with to devise a plan to manufacture mounts from scratch. He kept me in the loop the entire time and while he was much more experienced than I, allowed me to take part in this project. The craftsmanship and care he took to not only fabricate but finalize my tent Installation beyond what I imagine. I came to him with an idea and he was able to deliver in timely and professional manner. Skip REI, ignore the corporate store, give your business to Bob. This task could not have been done without his skill, patience, and hard work.

Bob was incredibly helpful with putting my old ski rack back on after I purchased a new car! He was…read morefriendly, fast, and accommodating with my busy work schedule to find a time that worked for the install. I highly recommend Open Road and am a customer for life!

I absolutely love the store and have consistently had an exceptional above and beyond Customer…read moreService experience. They offer a selection of both used and new items for people who live in active or outdoorsy lifestyle. The prices are fair and I love being able to purchase used high-quality items. Today I came in and could not have been happier to find a running belt. I tried to buy things used as much as possible because it saves money and is also giving a second life two items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The running belt I found was great quality, very gently used and only cost $11. Feral is an absolute gem for the community and is by far my favorite outdoor good store. It is so well located also on Tennyson. Afterwards, you can stop for coffee or pop in for a yoga class at nearby businesses. If you have any questions, the employees here are incredibly friendly, charismatic and helpful. This is definitely a business. I feel good about supporting.

The concept at Feral is pretty cool. As a smaller outdoor shop, Feral sells both new and gently…read moreused clothing as well as hiking and camping gear. Though modest in quantity, I did appreciate finding a few items for doggies including trail booties (how cute!). Honestly, I felt that the gear selection seemed limited, mostly on part for biking equipment and accessories. Feral carries a few multi-use items like sunglasses, hydration packs, and headlamps, but other than that, nothing else. The store also lacks in service. There were three young ladies working at the front of the store, chatting amongst themselves. Not one customer was greeted when (we) walked in and checking out felt like an inconvenience to the staff. Prices here on new gear is a bit on the higher side in comparison so it's worth it to shop around (online).