Love that Salida Mountain Sports has great selection of gear for human-powered, outdoor adventure!…read moreOrdering on-line is easy and staff is super-responsive to questions.

Ryan is hands down one of the best boot fitters in Colorado. I've lived in Vail and Steamboat and…read moredozens of people I've known have told me about their boot fitting experiences. Not all good. This guy is technically solid and makes the experience pleasant start to finish. My new Scarpa tele boots feel like supportive slippers. Can't wait to go back and shop for other gear and cute clothes.

I booked a half day guided fly fishing experience for me and my dad. I had never done it before and…read moremy dad had not done it in many many years. Cameron was our guide and the entire experience - from booking - through the end of the experience was phenomenal! They are patient, kind, encouraging, knowledgeable, personal, and accommodation people. Cameron was definitely born for this job and I cannot thank him enough for providing such an amazing intro to fly fishing. We had a blast and both caught fish despite some really crummy weather! His spirits and enthusiasm kept us going and feeling excited the whole time!

I stopped by to pick up some flies and Sam recommended a purple colored dry fly like a Sponge Bob;…read moreand I questioned "purple"? He said "yeah, purple and black have been doing really good lately". So I took some to the river that evening, let that purple thing float down the river a bit in preparation for my first cast and "BAM", a 16" brown (or Wild Rainbow?) took it right away! I'll be back for more flies advise soon!

Mountain gear for everyone! Whether you bike, ski, board, camp or play water sports, you'll find…read moresomething here. A few racks of clothes for men and women as well as some snow coats/pants. Definitely worth a stop.

From the owner: Stocking used outdoor gear, ski and bike service, motorcycle equipment, skateboards and more!read more

Murdoch's is a good place for lots of farm related stuff. It's got a good selection of clothing and…read moreaccessories. The hardware selection is decent and in some cases has items that are hard to find elsewhere. This store is worth checking out for lots of different things. Concern: Even though they have a loyalty program, returns require a receipt for a refund. Very disappointing....

Don't rely on their website for shopping. They advertise merchandise that they don't have in stock…read more When I contacted customer service about my canceled order, she claimed that they hadn't anticipated people ordering online. I asked why they would put it online if they didn't have it. She said the website is never accurate. I'm curious how they manage their inventory. Don't waste your time with this company. They want all your information to sell it, and I believe they list items that they don't have in stock just to get your information.

Stopped in to check this store out. The range of supplies for about every recreational need is…read morelocated at this location. The goods seem to be about right for a true outfitters location. I picked up some Merino wool socks for Christmas presents and they were welcomed and immediately worn; comfortable, warm and fit well. I think they were about $11. The staff was really friendly and there was always someone around if you had questions It was a nice place as well just to browse; filled your mind for a next visit ideas. The quality of most items we looked at were reasonably priced in comparison to other outlet stores.

Love Western Recreation! They helped me get my bow and are the most knowledgeable people around. I…read morehighly recommend that you visit them for all of your outdoor needs.

Professionalism! Willing to provide excellent information on fly fishing the Arkansas River in…read moreColorado. Researched a section of the River to confirm it was accessible to the public while I waited. Pick up the Arkansas River Map while you are there for important river details.

I did a half day wade trip with Cody. Wow, I was blown away by his knowledge and patience. I…read morelearned a ton regarding techniques and reading water. It was a wonderful day. Highly recommend this fly shop and the guides.

Awesome day rafting! Sam was a great guide so ask for him if you can! Everyone there was super…read morehelpful so make sure you choose RMOC for your day on the water.

Cannot say enough great things about the guides at RMOC! I just finished a 4-day kayaking group…read moretrip (both on a lake and the Arkansas River). Our guides (Allyson, Kate, Lee, and David) we're super knowledgeable, friendly, and most importantly, always kept us all safe. Many of us had zero-low prior kayaking experience and helped with everything from getting us fitted for our gear, making sure we can exit our boat if we flipped over, particular strokes, and how to navigate the rapids. Definitely recommend booking a trip with RMOC!

Had the best experience today's. Had some issues with the bike that I know I should have been able…read moreto figure out myself (but could t). Frankly I was embarrassed to bring the bike in, but the mechanic (I'm sorry I forgot your name,2/26 around 10 am) was SO kind and didn't make me feel like an idiot, actually showed me what was going on. Then gave me some things to watch out for and advised some service I should ask my LBS to do. Cleaned up my bike, put some lube on the chain and when I asked what I owe him he told me to have a great day and ride safe. You don't get service like this often especially from a bike shop when margins are tight. Thank you, sir!

What a welcoming shop! Thank you Parker & Detour. With ease & friendliness, they outfitted my…read morefriend & I on 2 awesome Specialized hard tails. Their guidance directed us to the right trails for an unforgettable adventure. Thanks guys!!!

My husband and I were looking for bikes that fit what we needed. The guys at Absolute Bikes were…read moreamazing. Buying a bike can be overwhelming for someone that has no idea of brands etc. Paul had us fitted and ready to ride in less than a day! I recommend anyone that wants to buy a bike, go there. Thank You Absolute Bikes, we are riding our bikes everywhere possible. Melissa & Howard Charba

Absolute used to be so friendly and a welcoming environment. My most recent visit has been quite…read morethe opposite. When going to look at helmets we were shammed into throwing away one we had brought in. We brought in an old helmet to compare sizes to a new one and when asking for the right size the employee shamed us for still having the old helmet despite telling him multiple times it hadn't been used in years. The helmet was sentimental as it was my moms first helmet for when she started mountain biking and the employee continued to throw it away. I wanted to look at a different store for a helmet for myself (Absolutes competitor) but they were sold out so I came back to buy one from Absolute. When I came back in the same employee was rude/caddy making a comment along the line of "What they didn't have what you were looking for" which rubbed me the wrong way and made me less happy spending my money there. After this comment he proceeded to attempt to upsell me into buying a different grade helmet and another bike (despite all of our bikes being right outside) but at this point I had just picked one that seemed it would fit best. Upon checking out I asked if the stickers on the counter were free or not and a different employee proceeded to be smart with me. He sarcastically said if I took a hundred stickers he would charge me $100. As many people from salida know stickers typically do cost in storefronts and I was asking to be respectful.

This was my first visit to this 7000 Foot Storr It was highly recommended by my Podiatrist. Justin…read morewas extremely helpful, knowledgeable of the store selection and of the styles specific for my needs. He was very informative as well as really interesting in explaining some of the symptoms that I am currently experiencing with my foot and ankle. Literally, if i find a shoe that fits, I'll wear them for 10 years. Only because I can't find anything that fits properly. Justin found me a pair of shoes that not only feel comfortable but actually fit right. I'm actually looking forward to wearing them and walking without discomfort. I can't thank Justin enough. I thought posting this comment might be a good start. Thank you, again, Justin, for all your help! You made me feel like you knew exactly what I needed for these darn feet of mine. I truly appreciated your time and expertise. I finally found a shoe store with a staff that cares! Something I haven't experienced for years... and that says a lot about what you do. Outstanding customer service!

Great place for great shoes and running apparel. The staff…read moreis always helpful and very well versed in footwear as they are runners themselves. They have a huge selection of all types of shoes for whatever you want to use them for. A must drop in Salida if you're looking for footwear.