They were very helpful and did a good job at getting our skis and boots and poles ready for our…read morelovely ski trip we had in March even though there wasn't any snow

An awesome spot. Top of the line brands with expert service and advice. I have never had a bad…read moreexperience with product or service.

Really appreciate the quick service for snowshoes today. Very simple process with $15 for the…read moresnowshoes and $10 for rentals. Equipment was good and we enjoyed a solid first experience on the recommend Emigrant Trail. Very fun day - THANKS

Good selection of products and the staff is super nice and knowledgeable. Bought a bike rack from…read morethem and they had it unboxed and ready to go when I arrived.

All the reviews are correct. That's what makes this place…read morecool. Boaters and skiers selling stuff to boaters and skiers. The prices are very fair for new gear. Selection is good. There are deals to be found. And it is hard to find used rafting equipment, so we can all be thankful someone has some available. If you get the chance to talk to Guy you will learn something. Nothing flashy. Not REI. But my experience was great this week.

I ventured into this store for the first time today, as I was in the market for a kayak. Did much…read moreresearch online, and was lucky enough to come across their website. It was a quirky little place, but was very helpful and had very helpful and accommodating employees. Guy the owner was an incredibly helpful man, very interesting, and full of knowledge, experience, and want to be helpful. I was geared up with everything that I could need to become a first time kayak owner. Guy gave great information and discounts on gear for a limited time. Staff helped me get my new kayak fitted to me and my dog appropriately and onto my car and strapped down efficiently. What more could a girl ask for!?! FYI... if the cute blonde gentleman (Mike) that helped me shop and strap my kayak on my car is in the market for a date... call me

Forgot a beanie hat and they had it!!! Cute little shop with a variety of items. Pet items bike…read moreitems and more

Great selection and friendly local shop. If you forgot something they have it. Saved my bike…read moreriding day!

I asked to catch trout, and I caught trout! Beginning to end I had a wonderful experience booking…read morewith Tom. It was my first time fly fishing and Tom was an amazing teacher. Being on the boat for less than an hour I caught my first fish. Tom knew exactly where to go to catch specific species and knew how to do it AND teach it quickly. He was so obviously experienced it was a joy to be one of his clients and learn from him! He also rowed a boat up and downstream the river like an Olympian, lol. He knew so much about all the fish, birds, bugs, too. He was super nice and gave me the guidance I needed to catch what I wanted and was endlessly patient, kind, and encouraging even with all the mistakes I made. As a woman who has been on other charters where the guides treated me inferior to men, I had the opposite experience here. Tom went above and beyond to make sure I had an exceptional time. We will be booking again.

It should be noted I rarely leave reviews about a business unless I've experienced exceptional…read moreservice or extremely horrible service. With that being said, I can't rave enough about the Reel Anglers Fly Shop and the owner Tom. I first met Tom a few months ago. I called his shop and was looking for a guide for the Lower Yuba River. I had been there several times and couldn't figure out how to fish it. I looked online and saw several other guides, but I chose Tom because of past reviews, his knowledge/experience with the River and the conversation I had with him over the phone. We met on the River. Tom was on time (ready to go) and eager. I brought a friend with me who had zero fly fishing experience. Tom spend about 15 minutes with him and showed him the basics. His teaching method was perfect. He didn't overload my friend with a ton of information, but gave him enough to grasp the concept and build on it. We fished the full day. Tom provided an excellent guide service 2nd to none. He told us where to cast (provided additional instruction to my friend about casting), told us to mend the line when needed, put new flies on when needed, dressed the flies, and he rowed his butt off. My buddy and I had plenty of opportunities to hook up but we missed them. No fault to Tom. Needless to say we did not get skunked! We had an awesome time on the water and like I said the service that was provided was top notch! The review doesn't end there. Due to my experience with Tom, I thought I would visit his fly shop in Grass Valley - it's about 20-30 minutes away from where I normally fish. His shop was well organized and had all of the gear you would need for fly fishing. I've mentioned this before, but Tom's knowledge really shines. I asked him what flies he recommended. He picked out a few - that day I got several to the net on the flies he picked out. Lately, I haven't had the chance to go to the fly shop so I made (2) phone orders with him. Here's why I'm writing this review - there was a mix up on getting my order shipped by Tom's local shipping business. My package was sent to Tom's fly shop instead of my home. I called Tom on Thursday of this week and told him I didn't receive my package and that I was heading to the River on Friday. Tom told me he would meet me there, give me flies that I would need, and at no charge. I couldn't believe it - because of that I will be a customer for life! I'm looking forward to the next drift trip with Tom! Thanks again!!

Five big, bright and shiny stars for Alpenglow sports for helping me find and fit new liners for by…read morescarpa t1 telemark ski boots. I was having trouble locating and sizing new liners for these precious boots of mine and a place in Truckee recommended that I talk to Lou at Alpenglow because he really knows how to fit telemark boots. Well, I hustled on over, met Lou and within no time he fit me with a new set of Intuition liners for about 1/4 of what I would have to pay for new boots. Thanks Lou and thank you Alpenglow; I'll be sure to stop in for my gear needs in the future.

Top tier customer service! The employees gave sound advice on the Tahoe rim Trail and were super…read morekind and knowledgeable! I would give them my business again any day of the week!

Visiting Backcountry was such a refreshing experience. From the moment I walked in, everyone was…read morewarm, friendly, and genuinely happy to help. You can immediately feel the good energy in the space. The team was not only knowledgeable, but fun and engaging to be around. They took the time to answer questions, offer guidance, and make sure I felt set up and excited for the adventure ahead. Nothing felt rushed or transactional. It felt like being welcomed by people who truly love what they do and love sharing it with others. They made me feel comfortable, included, and ready to get out there and enjoy everything Tahoe has to offer. In a mountain town, places like this really stand out. Great people, great vibe, and the kind of shop that makes you want to come back. Highly recommend supporting them.

Lee's the shit! Super helpful. Gave advice, recs and was very kind. Everyone that works here is…read morevery helpful.

Walked in looking for a reasonable ski set up for my 14 year old. Bootfitter Caley jumped in and…read morehooked us up, gave lots of helpful info. Awesome!

I went in looking for new ski boots and Keith helped me find the perfect pair. Caley was also in…read morethe boot area and these two made buying boots the most fun ever. I was super happy with how many options they carry, how Keith made me try a couple of pairs to find best fit, and his knowledge and help making a choice. I would suggest this place to anyone looking for ski gear. I only wish I knew of this place sooner!

Went here to rent e-bikes. It was clear as soon as we showed up that they were not well stocked. We…read morerented from Olympic Bikes down the road.

We had such a great experience here renting E bikes for the first time. Jeremy was so helpful and…read morepatient with us. He made us feel so at ease as first time E-bike riders. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back to rent again.

purchased a woodman 3-season sleeping bag - rugged exposure. the bag was butt-ugly tangerine…read morecolor. the size was good 80" long and plenty wide. the problem landed on me like an anvil when it came to repacking the bag! i am 6, 2" and weigh 220lbs. it took 2-months, my wife and every bit of strength i had to repack that sleeping bag. do not buy the rugged exposure sleeping bags unless they give you a much larger carrying bag to pack it in. what a faux-pas.. i wonder what dumb mf engineer designed the outer bag to be so small? must have save 7 cents per ubit by shrinking the size down. sfb! i will followup to let you know if big five accepted the return. wjc

This is the brand new store that just opened last Thursday! It is replacing the smaller store in…read morethe same shopping center! I went there this morning to buy some goggles because I am a lap swimmer. Unfortunately they don't open until 10am so I will be back today to take more photos and purchase a pair of swim goggles. This is bigger than the old Big 5 and appears to have more choices. I just love a new store! They always have apparel and sometimes really good prices on athletic shoes. Grass Valley is growing and this store will be great for active people! Camping supplies..men and women's clothes..and so much more. Love all the gadgets they have as well. Plenty of parking. It is In the same shopping center where the new Target is located. It is located at 135 west McKnight way.