Worst Dicks ever. None of the workers worked the check out line. I felt so bad for the one girl who…read morewas working. The three other workers avoided the cash out line and there was a long line of customers. I have no clue what they were doing because the rest of the store looked rough. Clothes were unfolded and things were miss placed. Lord help the world with the children workers now days.

Stopped in to use a gift card. Multiple employees asked if I needed any help. The lady at checkout…read morewas very friendly.

I have been an Alpine Shop customer for years. They have a good selection for a smaller store, and…read morethe staff really know their stuff. Because they are a smaller shop, you get more hands-on customer service. They also offer classes and lectures for different outdoor activities (kayaking, hiking, etc.). It is a great place to go if you are a novice or a more experienced outdoorsman. My most recent experience at the Columbia Alpine Shop illustrates just why I like this place so much. My husband and I went in to get new hiking boots. We are getting into overnight backpacking, and need hiking boots that can stand up to long, multi-day hikes. A staff member (named Adam) approached us within a minute or so to see if we needed help. He then spent over and hour helping us try on and test various boots. Being an experienced backpacker, Adam had some personal recommendations on boots and was able to highlight in detail the pros and cons of each boot we tried. We had done some research going in, but Adam helped us make a much more educated choice. We were able to test the boots on a hill imitator Alpine Shop had in the boot section, and they even let us put on a pair of thicker socks (without buying them) to test fit. This is a friendly, laid-back shopping experience, and while inventory might not be as large as big chain stores, the service and expertise you get at Alpine Shop makes it my top choice for outdoor gear shopping in Columbia.

From the owner: In 1973, a climber, outdoor author and Army Map Agency employee in St. Louis by the name of Bob…read moreMooers, convinced Chouinard Equipment - the predecessor to outdoor industry giant Patagonia - to open him as a dealer. Mooers started a climbing shop in a small room upstairs from the home-winemaking shop he was moonlighting on the side. Within a month, climbing was outselling winemaking, which was soon abandoned, in a move to a new larger space.

Been just a few times and really like this place. Very helpful and friendly staff. Not the greatest…read moreselection but its a small store. Offers 20% off for Healthcare personnel, which is wonderful. Had no problem returning shoes that didn't fit quite well enough.

I've had numerous good experiences in this store. Always super kind and helpful. They have my…read morefavorite brands, Kuhl and The North Face. I liked it so much that I decided to apply and work here. It's been a great place. They really do treat you like family and care. They want you to leave happy with your decision to shop here. So, in conclusion. Come shop or apply for a job. Either way, you can't go wrong.

Fantastic customer service. Expert mechanic service. Store is a must see if you visiting Truman…read morelake area

From the owner: Independent Outdoor Specialties caters to all your outdoor needs. We provide Sales, Service and…read moreRepair of Boats, Boat Motors, and Accessories. We also Sell and Repair Firearms and Accessories. We have a wide variety of Hunting, Fishing, and Boating Accessories.

Awesome awesome awesome Ozark extreme Outdoors is the place to be it's not where you've been it's…read morewhere you're going enjoy your bicycle and any other outdoor activities Bicycle recycle of Springfield and awesome crew love this location

Great people to work with. They are super Busy so have all…read moreyour ducks in a row before you get there. Great experience

I seriously cannot say enough about this place. I will try to list what I think in order:…read moreLocation: shop local Service: Carl has a fantastic memory. He remembered what caliber I was looking after only meeting once after a few months. Carl and his wife are always attentive to his customers and they know everyone by name. Selection: if he doesn't have it he will get it Cost: He is the lowest price around and items on hand include tax. Just all around great family and place of business.

From the owner: Discount Firearms, Accessories and American made Flagsread more