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.

We have been to several Mast General Stores in various locations and knew the original store was…read morelocated on our weekend travels. We like Mast and always enjoy the products and atmosphere. We drove on our road trip to Johnson City, Tennessee from our home near Winston-Salem. It was getting late so we noted the location and decided to stop on our return trip home when we anticipated we would have more time. We arrived in the early afternoon of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and after following the line of cars to the back parking lot, we were amazed to see how many people were there! The small front parking area was full and the much larger rear parking lot was almost full. We did not think it was possible that everyone was visiting the general store, partly because it looks much smaller from the outside. As we walked toward the rear porch entrance, there was a Boy Scout Troop making kettle corn with a large kettle, butter, sugar, salt and corn and stirring it with a big paddle. It smelled delicious and we knew we needed to buy some on our way back to the car. After entering the building, we could see the entire parking lot contained all those people inside the general store, it was very busy but it appeared they had an adequate amount of employees. Mast features outdoor gear, home decor, knives, shoes, clothing, gift related items and food. They also have a large barrel candy area. We picked up a few things we felt we could not live without. On our way out, we purchased a bag of the kettle corn from the Boy Scouts and enjoyed munching on it while also supporting a good cause. It was so delicious with the combination of butter and sugar. A definite treat that we hadn't eaten in a long time. The original store is a must stop if you are driving through the area. We also recommend stopping at any of their other locations as well. They have many items you may not find elsewhere.

When in this area, you "just gotta" stop here and wander through. My wife ended up with $24.99 Teva…read moreflip flops, well made, supportive, and cushioned with the toe/foot strap a geometric pattern, so yes we bought them. Away from that small shoe building, half each for men and women, we went to the main building a seemingly turn of the century wooden floored building where there is a candy section and, yes, I bought some old time candy, which was $5.99 a pound as I recall. Lots of old time kitchen utensils, ceramic cookware, kid's toys, hunting and outdoor wear. Then to the main hiking and hiking shoes for men where they had some which were 25% off. Jim, a clerk, came up as I was looking around and politely asked if he could help me find something in the Keen shoes I was poking through. Told that I was looking for an 11 1/2 size, but there were no half sizes. As sometimes shoes can run a bit large he asked if I wanted to try on an 11 and he would go look for an 11 1/2 if the 11 would not fit. I had just determined that the 11 wasn't for me, and Jim came back. Now you know how I came to purchase my Keen Targee IV WP MEN, size 11.5 at 25% off. Checking us out was another friendly, chatty and efficient employee (as all of their folks are) named Rhonda. Like I said, you "just gotta" visit, and maybe spend a few bucks. We did!

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!!

We were ready to quit skiing forever…read more Our first attempt (at Sugar Mountain Resort) was chaotic, overcrowded, and discouraging. As beginners, we felt lost and unsupported, and by the end of that day we were convinced skiing simply wasn't for us. Then we tried Appalachian Ski Mountain -- and everything changed. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place understands beginners. The booking process was smooth and available online. The staff were organized and welcoming. Although we had only booked one instructor online, they arranged two more so each of us could have a proper private lesson. Scott, Amelia, and Dean were phenomenal. They were calm, encouraging, and methodical. They explained the true basics - balance, stance, safe falling, snowplough (pizza) stopping, and controlled turns - step by step. They made sure we understood before moving on. In just one hour, we were skiing green runs with control and confidence. More importantly, we were smiling. Appalachian Ski Mountain didn't just teach us technique - they changed our entire perception of skiing. If you're a beginner, save yourself frustration and start here. It can make all the difference between giving up and falling in love with the sport.

App Mtn is a small resort that definitely caterers to families. They are cashless and it's kind of…read morea pain in the ass that you have to reserve everything in advance, including your arrival time. The RIFD card is used for everything. It's a nice resort and everyone is helpful & friendly. Not challenging terrain but enough if you are just trying to get a nice 1/2 day of skiing. The cafeteria is nice with good food choices. A good place for snowboarding. Three parks to choose from. Reasonable lift prices.

I had noticed a while back that the store was undergoing some renovations and happened to notice…read moresome nice Nike polos in the window the other day. I decided to stop in, having visited the old Mountaineer Mania several times previously, and was shocked to find an entirely new store inside. The premise of the store is the same, a wide selection of AppState apparel and gifts. But I was impressed to see really nice selections of Nike and Columbia branded apparel at very reasonable prices. I had only planned to purchase a polo but ended up walking out with some other things as well. The sales associate working that day was friendly App student who was able to quickly answer my questions. Overall, a great update to a King St. staple!

One of the employees gave us the shirt all the freshman's got this year for app state for free. we…read morealso found many great shirts that weren't very expensive.

This is a hidden gem in the mall. They have local sports team hats and apparel, as well as the more…read moreknown teams.

I really like this store. If you're a sports fan (obviously) this place is for you!…read more They have a little section of pretty much every team you can think of. Although the local teams (Panthers, college teams, etc) are the bigger areas to shop from. They have coffee mugs, shirts, decals, hats, bumper stickers, and more! I've spent a few trips here purchasing Christmas and birthday presents for the sports fans in my life. The quality of the shirts are top notch and authentic. Can get a little pricey but you're paying for that logo mostly. They have a whole wall of hats to choose from that come in different sizes as well. The store is always clean and the guy behind the counter who I think is the owner is super friendly and always willing to help you find something!

Campus Emporium is one of the more well-known Hokie spots in Blacksburg. They're popular enough to…read morehave two locations, both on Main St. This particular location is the one on N. Main, just off campus. This venue is small, but it boasts a LOT of Hokie stuff. Going back to its size - this place is packed on football gamedays, so be ready to squeeze your way through the aisles. Also, since it's downtown, parking isn't readily available. You'll have to park at a nearby garage (or maybe be lucky enough to find street parking) and walk. Emporium's employees are nice. From what I can tell, their staff is mostly adults (i.e, non-students) - I didn't see any students working during my most recent visit. But all the employees I've encountered are friendly, helpful and professional. Their prices are competitive, based on like items (items that I also saw at Rally House), and Emporium boasts products that are bit more exclusive (locally made t-shirts, VT-specific shirts, things of that variety) and unique. Thank you, Campus Emporium! You're awesome! JV

We have been going to both locations for years. The variety of Virginia Tech merchandise is…read moreamazing, and new stuff comes in all the time. They even have Corps of Cadet gear! The prices are reasonable, and the people are nice. Once when I ordered something around Christmastime, they called me to tell me that the package would be one day late. Who does that!? A customer-focused business, that's who!

Love this store! The staff is friendly and helpful, the selection is fantastic and they are a…read morewonderful member of the community that gives back that community

One of my favorite places in Boone for this alumna to stock up on ASU gear! Convenient location on…read moreKing Street next to Macados. Not quite the selection of Mountaineer Mania, though.

Store location is convenient, somewhat. The store is a lot like a warm-up suit or jogging suit…read morecenter with very high prices. The store is seriously out of touch with reality. Baseball and golf goods in Bristol? Most people in the area can't spell baseball let alone golf. The staff is a bunch of goofs, misplaced people from another closed retailer in the area. In all, it's not worth the time or effort; nothing for seniors in the way of walking shoes, clothes, sports equipment. Dull and not going back. Any idea why there's always parking at the front of the store? Duh !

Online order gone completely wrong and their help desk wouldn't help. Ordered tennis shoes and two…read moreexact same underarmour shirts and items shipped in separate packages so I'm assuming from different stores sent the order. One shirt was correct size and the other one was totally wrong and when I tried the online return with customer service.......well you better have the information of your first born to get it resolved. I'm taking a loss because after being on the phone for 48 minutes and still wanting more pictures I gave up and have now filed a claim with my credit card as fraudulent transaction to get my refund. Value would have been great if I received what I paid for. Value for all the bad service and wrong product makes it worthless and disappointing.

Great, low pressure shoe store. Kind of like walking off of Main Street in Mayberry, NC and…read moregetting some real friendly service and honest to goodness help. Great store to go to and a pretty decent selection of shoes as well.

My family has had property in the area for more than three decades and for all those years we got a…read morevariety of shoes at the Friendly Shoe Store. Now I take my two children and wife there too. Tap shoes for baby girl, hiking shoes for my son. Great selection, fantastic prices - probably West Jefferson's best kept secret. We love shopping there rather than visit chain stores and we go back every time we are in town.