I don't get the chance to visit many 'mountaineering' shops anymore for one reason... I've got a…read moreton of very high quality gear that has lasted me for many years but when I need something, like a recent pair of SCARPA boots, I visit Bent Gate. For many of us climbers, we used to have similar shops from yesteryear, Holubar, Frostline, Boulder Mountaineer, the 'old school' REI and the vintage Neptune Mountaineering, these shops had high quality gear that lasted the test of time and wear. Nowadays, fashion rather than function seems to be the selection at 'outdoor' shops. Ok... there's Bent Gate that still carries higher quality gear for folks who like to 'get at it'. Sure, you get what you pay for but the stuff does what it's supposed to do albeit at a price point a little higher than average. However, if you ever needed gear that will not fail, buy the better stuff for in the long run, you'll not only come out ahead but it might save your life. Bent Gate is such a company that strives for selling better gear... period!

If you're looking for climbing ,skiing , and outer wear , the store has it. Is it cheap no ! But…read morenone of the high quality gear is. They have good prices . And they are knowledgeable and helpful. They can give you guidance in the right direction, if you're not sure ask for help. There good.

This is perhaps the easiest 5-star review I've written on Yelp... On a recent trip to Denver, we…read moredecided to do the ski thing for a day at Winter Park; hailing from Tennessee, you would correctly guess that we had no idea really what to do or get and how to prepare (outside of some help from ChatGPT). In our quest to find rental clothing, we came across Mountain Threads and Jared, and I am absolutely certain that it made our ski experience that much better. Jared was responsive, helpful, and kind - both on the phone and in person. He opened the shop early to accommodate our ski time - which was incredible - and $40 for all of the rental wear was a solid price. Easily a 10/10 - you won't go wrong here!

I wanted to spend a day skiing when visiting Denver, and the ski park I identified provided…read moreequipment but no warm weather gear. They recommended Mountain Threads, and I could not be more satisfied with the service I received. I called the day I arrived in town/the night before I was to ski. I spoke with Jared who was incredibly helpful in identifying the gear I needed. Further, Jared walked me through a timeline for leaving Denver, stopping by the shop to try on gear, and making it to my ski lesson on time. Throughout the process Jared was accommodating and generous with his insights. The price point was incredibly competitive - jacket, pants, goggles and gloves for $40. I believe a helmet could have been included, but the ski park included a helmet in their equipment package. I would recommend Mountain Threads without hesitation.

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

Incredible service! I was already a fan of Spyderco just based on their history and the strength of…read morethe products. I was recently going down a slide with my 3 year old, and bent the wire clip on my Para 3 Lightweight (considering it held up ~200 lbs of weight with only a bend is very impressive). After speaking with Craig, I was able to get a replacement clip and a correction on a previous order! Since I live so far away from Golden, CO, I was very excited to pick up some factory seconds online this year. Next year I will definitely have to try out their Mystery Boxes too! They've got such a huge selection, and the value of their products (even before discounts) is excellent. Hope that Spyderco might consider additional Seconds sales and Mystery Boxes throughout the year. From what I see posted online, they might be a little hit or miss at times, but in general people seem to be happy and to get their money's worth,

I'm not into knives but we stopped here while in Golden and I really had a great time! The lobby…read moreis filled with beautiful green plants so I knew I was in the right place. Inside, there are several displays with historical information I browsed while my friend looked at a bunch of knives. The knives themselves are expertly crafted and I have actually never seen so many types to choose from. The guys working in here are passionate and very knowledgeable about the products. They even have kitchen/chef knives. They have free water and candy for customers and they give discounts for military and healthcare workers!

Incredibly helpful. They were unfortunately out of the boot I needed in my size, and rather than…read morepushing me into another boot they found a place nearby where I could pick it up. I'll be back to get it properly fit and adjusted before next season. Raymond was my fitter and really appreciated my time with him.

Great place to get an expertly fitted boot. Spend the time to get to know your skiing style, foot…read moreshape etc and then try on various boots. Offer one year of feee adjustments as you break in the boots. Did take about 4-5 ski days to break them in and one small minor adjustment but feel great. Would definitely recommend them and come back next time I need another pair of boots. Dylan helped me and was wonderful.

This place is so cool. From outa town and stumbled in here and I can't stop thinking about the…read morethings I should have got. Wish it was a little cheaper for the used stuff because I woulda cleaned house. Had some cool used running shoes but I can't spend 60$ on relatively worn running shoes. But the store is still and the employees are helpful.

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).

This was the coolest fishing store I've ever been in. Their selection of flies were really…read moreimpressive. The employees were super helpful in recommending good fishing spots for us outsiders and our husbands were able to catch 4 trout! I really liked the clothing/hat selection too.

Went in to find some fly line. Bro at the counter tried to sell me a $185 fly line without…read moredisclosing the price. It was ONLY $99 online, which is less than any fly line they sell, even their bottom tier. I've been buying their flies for years, but this just sucks. Not to mention they "couldn't" reup my license in March. Sucks because they're close to my house, but they've really gone sour for me. I don't want to support Amazon over brick-and-mortar, but this is shady.

Best service I've had in a long time! Owners Alex and Matt…read more(I think!!) and Jake were all super chill and very helpful. We live out of state and needed help discerning a bit of the lay of the land when it came to winter rentals. They took the time to help us out, and give us options for the rentals we needed for snowshoes. The shop has tons of great outdoor equipment (see my pictures and others posted for the variety), and quite a few options for Colorado souvenirs! If and whenever we're in the area and need winter rentals, we'll be back!!

Mountain Side Gear Rental is the best around! It's my go-to spot for the last ~5-years when I need…read moregear for my backpacking and camping adventures! Not only do they have great rental options like bear canisters, tents, sleeping pads, etc. for last minute gear emergencies or when a friend comes to visit from out of town, but they also offer a variety of lightly used gear for purchase with great deals. + their dehydrated food wall for backpacking meals always has the best selection. Staff is super friendly and happy to share their knowledge of the area and gear! I can't recommend MSGR enough - support your local gear shop and you won't regret it