Store always has a great selection. Staff is always friendly and helpful. We never miss a chance to…read morestop in when we're in town!

Stumbled upon here after dinner this past weekend. Joe and James were amazing. Their entire staff…read moreis great honestly. Ended up buying some sneakers that were on sale. Definitely a must stop while your in Golden. Love supporting local business, will be back for sure!

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.

I was in the same boots for 14 years and decided it was time to retire them. I wanted to get a…read moreprofessional boot fitting for my next pair. I worked with Scott Christopher who is amazing to get me a pair of boots that was perfect. He was a master at his craft and you can tell he loves what he does. So glad I found Boot Mechanics!

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).

Great array of used snow apparel. Lots of name brand, good quality, and fair prices. Fitting rooms…read moreto try on apparel. Have a lot of brand new gear as well. Staff is super friendly and there to assist. Very nice store and great location.

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.

My dad and I did a half day fishing trip with Tyler and Charlie. They were absolutely incredible!…read moreMy dad and I each caught a fish right around the same time as soon as we got out there, and then about 6-7 more all together. It was a great day! My dry fly cast improved so much and both guys helped me mend the line much better. My dad hasn't fly fished in over 20years and commented on how comfortable the guys made him feel at his experience level. They also showed us a bunch of different bugs in the water, helping me identify which flies to use in the future and how to check the water to see what the fish are eating. They were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I'm looking forward to the rest of my family coming to visit and do a trip with them as well as more technical lessons/guides for myself in the future!

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

I always have good luck at Dick's ( what that sounds weird)....Sporting Goods ( okay better??)…read more I really like their private label DSG....great compression tights, 2X1 running shorts etc. Huge selection of pretty much anything you want

Who reviews a sporting goods store? I guess I do. LOL. The wife recently purchased a tread mill,…read moreopened a line of credit and we got deferred payments for a few years. I wanted to get a Yeti cooler, so we went back. We needed the manager's assistance because we wanted to continue that deferred credit. I do hate paying interest on anything! During my visit, we worked with both the managers and an employee. Wife purchased new tennis shoes for the tread mill, while I ended up with my cooler and cool new Nike hoodie. Great shopping experience! Come check these guys out!