If you are wondering if you should order online or make the drive...MAKE THE DRIVE. These people…read moreare so friendly and forest is awesome if you skate!!

Alpine ski shop is the best! They're super friendly and knowledgeable about both skis and…read moresnowboards. They have a good array of clothing and accessories to peruse while waiting on your equipment fixes. They were able to heat mold my boots and insoles as a walk in and even set bindings on my new skis! They're quick to help choose a set of skis to fit your needs (ex: easy vs west coast skiing, strength and skill). Prices are fair and customer service is worth it. Been here a few times and continue to recommend!

I had a very disappointing experience with this shop. When I dropped off my scooter, I was told it…read morewould be ready in about two days. Instead, I waited 15 days with little to no communication or updates. I eventually had to go pick it up because nothing had been done. I also asked if I could buy a replacement tire to fix it myself, and I was told one had already been ordered. When I called later to check on it, I was told there was no order in the system. They said they would look into it, but then the call was disconnected. The lack of communication and organization made this a very frustrating experience. I expected much better customer service and cannot recommend this business.

I had a very disappointing experience with this bike shop…read more. I originally chose this location because it's close to Walter Reed, where I work. I was excited to pick up my new bike, but I never received a call that it was ready, so I had to come in and check myself. I asked if I could take the bike as-is and have a mechanic assemble it elsewhere, but they refused and said it had to be assembled by them or I'd be responsible for any issues. Since assembly was included, I agreed to wait. At pickup, the experience got worse. The owner made fun of me for not getting clipless pedals for it. He said people will make fun of me having this bike with a flat pedal. I'm a beginner rider and not comfortable using clipless yet, especially since they require dedicated shoes.That kind of attitude was unnecessary and unprofessional. There was also confusion with my order. I had purchased additional items through Specialized, but the shop didn't seem aware and substituted some parts with their own inventory without clearly communicating it. During the fitting, the owner made a comment about me wearing Yeezy slides while adjusting my saddle height, which again felt unprofessional and disrespectful. Once I finally rode the bike, I started noticing multiple issues: The front wheel was not aligned properly The bar tape was installed incorrectly (wrapped backwards) The brake hoses were cut too short and routed too tightly around the stem Because of the brake hose issue, when I later changed handlebars, I had to pay extra for a new hose. These are basic assembly details that should have been done correctly the first time. When I brought these issues up, the shop dismissed my concerns and claimed I assembled the bike myself, which is not true. I gave them another chance with a second bike, but the result was similar. The drivetrain was so poorly set up that we initially thought something was broken. After multiple visits where they couldn't fix it, we ended up taking the bike to Trek another shop in Rockville, where it was resolved quickly with proper tuning. Overall, this shop showed a lack of professionalism, poor communication, and subpar assembly work (probably their new tech). I would not recommend them.

I have a son whose sports are getting more expensive so when I was looking for lower cost options…read morefor high quality baseball equipment and clothing, this place came up. The opening hours are limited but I was able to get in on a Saturday right after practice. Lots of families were there with the same idea. Just be prepared to be patient to find parking because the location is in a warehouse/garage district. The staff were very kind and helpful in showing me where the bats, batting helmets, gloves and other supplies were. Think about this place like a thrift store - some items are in great condition, some are passable and ok for a season, but you may have to lower your expectations if you are looking for super low prices. But knowing that some new bats are $100+ or even upwards of $250+ a pop, getting a decent one for 50% off retail is great when you don't have the luxury of waiting for sales. And if you are conservation minded like me, the fact that this stuff isn't just getting thrown out and can be used for others is a plus. They also obviously have softball, football, hockey, soccer, and other sport supplies in stock. And the store did not smell like a nasty locker room, which us a great sign.

Stopped by a few months ago to sell some gear. They took my stuff and wrote an order but didn't…read moregive me a copy. They said I'd get an email and my bad, I was dumb enough to not get a receipt. Took my gear and I never got an email. I emailed them, nothing .... I would not recommend consigning anything with them. I'm out whatever my gear was worth.

I have gone to Brian (owner) for about 13 to 14 years. He is a great bootfitter. They are a high…read morequality shop with nice staff. I grew up skiing in the North, lived in the Rockies; skied all over. Im now an aging, advanced skier. These guys are one of the best shops Ive ever been to. Another admirable quality, they never attempt to upcharge and make an effort to sell you what works for you (i.e., level, age, fitness, terrain preference). You will not find a better shop in the Mid Atl. Best, Primo

I stopped in today on my way home from Ski Liberty, to get my ski boot ankle punched out. (Left…read moreinside ankle always a problem in ski boots for me.) These boots were not purchased here, but they were happy to help me out. Mark helped me, and was able to complete the work in less than an hour. There was about a 45 minute wait from the time I signed in, until I was waited on.....to be expected at this time of year. Will absolutely be coming here for all future boot work , and boot purchases! Thank you!

I had a great experience here buying bikes for my kids. I accidentally broke the brake lines a…read morecouple months later on one of the bikes while untangling it. I took it back to the store and they fixed it on the spot with no charge since it was less than a year since I bought it.

Had a chain break and they fixed it for free. Even adjusted the handlebars. Super friendly and…read morehelpful. Will definitely be back.

Found the shop on a Google search. I also love shopping small. Went to this location and had the…read morebest service. The selection is amazing. Prices were very fair and the quality of his merchandise was top notch. Chris was so kind and patient helping me get the gear I needed. He never tried to oversell me on anything even though he easily could have done so. He walked me around and helped me get everything that my husband would need to stay warm and have an epic time snowboarding. His passion and thoughtfulness shone through. He was answering phone calls, handling other customers and juggling me with ease. Super fantastic. Will come back to Sterling or Fairfax for any future needs. I later found out that Chris turned out to be the owner so fingers crossed he never retires. Side note -he has a sick Grateful Dead collection! Highly recommend visiting here.

Our experience with Joel was wonderful! He helped outfit both of my kids in skis and boots in their…read moretrade in program, including finding boots to fit my son's wide calves. Now I won't go anywhere else!

Nice selection of footwear. I visited REI recently for first…read moretime. Located @Pike & Rose. Seeking new shoes designed for walking/support. I was not disappointed. I took a minute to find an associate to get shoes. Once associate arrived I tried on several pairs & select an idea new pair of shoes. I also saw a wide selection of clothes for various outdoor activities & indoor fitness. Great checkout customer service.

Came here to buy some Brooks shoes for my husband and a bike for my son. Went upstairs to the shoe…read moredepartment and we have four kids. The shoe associate immediately stopped me to let me know they are not allowed to run in here. I looked around and my kids were actually not even running. Sure if they started running we would do our best to let them know not to run, but they are kids. When my husband asked for the shoes and asked some questions she kept giving my baby the stink eye because now I am restraining him due to her earlier warning. She was obviously annoyed about the children which is crazy because the shoe dept is next to kids section. I couldn't even bring myself to ask about the bikes. We purchased my son's last bike here so we had every intention to get another one, but we just got the shoes and left. That associate ruined our experience and we will not be going back to this location. She needs to be moved to a different section maybe restocking in the back not customer facing.

So it's an appointment only business and that is encouraged!!!!!…read moreThey do accept walk in service although that's a gamble and unless your picking up grab & go gear, from mid October on, your gonna be hard-pressed to get assistance. I had an appointment today and the place was bustling. They have plenty of staff although I saw signs for help everywhere. So here's my take, there aren't many ski shops anymore or like there was say, 40 years ago. Baltimore Ski Warehouse (BSW) is pretty central and they do offer both used and new equipment. There prices on used equipment are a tad high vs. eBay or liquidation sites. With that said, just like a lot of shopping, ski gear also has gone online and it's equally affordable to BSW. When you buy online, it's a gamble because what important is the fit! Some sales are final sales or a PITA to return. BSW affords you the fit and will work with you until you're happy. That's called connivence and you pay a little extra for convenience just like you do for milk and bread at the big gas stations. Today, I tried of 4 brands of boots and purchased a pair and left happy despite paying a little more. BSW, guaranteed me a good fit or I can return the used boots for another pair of used boots within their huge selection. Folks were nice and again, it was busy so MAKE AN APPOINTMENT online. It's easy and you're guaranteed service. Note: No Veteran or First Responder discounts.

This was such a great experience. We were able to make an appointment in advance so we got seen…read moreright away. Our assistant was so friendly and knowledgeable. He let us take our time and try on multiple boots to make sure they were the right choice. Usually the boots/ ski fit test takes five days but they were able to do it right away once we said we needed them by the weekend so we didn't have to make an extra trip. Such a great place to get used but in good condition ski equipment!