whirlwind Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 what happened to the store did it move or close down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 store closed down as the owners decided to take a break for a while. I guess they may open another store sometime in the future...but they had some big beef with the Port Angeles business associations or some such group that they had to work with in order to stay in business. Bummer...now you're stuck buying your gear at Swains or WallyWorld. Browns also has a selection of stuff (right downtown). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe_M Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I think Steve, Jack, and T.C just got fed up with the retail coustemer service bullsit and said "fuck it, we are going climbing for a while" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe_M Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 By the way, Browns sucks. Always have. They treated me like shit once when I was about 12 and again when I was 20. I have been in there exactly twice. All you climbers out on the peninsula lost a valuable resorce when OM shut the doors. I feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macson Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Wildernest in Port Townsend recently started selling some climbing gear. Their selection is small, but they're just trying to figure out what people want at this point. Selection will probably get better over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 What's WallyWorld? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 a purveyor of fine outdoor gear: Â Â and don't forget Swains! they have some outdoor clothing and hunting/fishing supplies at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergretter Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Store is closed, yet rumors are that they may open a smaller shop (similar to the one previously on Peabody St.)somewhere on Race St., hopefully. It did seem as though they were tired of working in the customer service industry! Browns does nothing for climbers gear wise, but for basic camping items they are okay. Steve at Wildernest is a real good guy, and yes, the shop has recently expanded some into the adjacent space, allowing him to display some of his new Black Diamond line and more of his packs and Exped gear. He's got some good used stuff upstairs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Swains I bought a Swains T-shirt today for a birthday present for my brother back in Virginia. He's coming out here in July and I CAN'T WAIT!! YEAH!!! Woo Hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirlwind Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 sorry to here thay closed, steve n dave pretty much got me into climbing 6 or so yrs ago, i don't blame em for not wanting to deal with costumers any more there they use to get alot of turons on there way to and from victoria. anyway sorry the store closed hopefully they are out climbing someplace and enjoyin life for awhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 With Mt Constance Shoppe closing a few years ago, now it is virtually impossible to buy climbing gear west of Puget Sound. Hate to say it, but I think REI should be opening a store in Kitsap County, probably Silverdale. They have a huge market over here. Even without them, the smaller specialty shops can't seem to float, but REI with much broader and bigger inventory would survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremerton_john Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 That's mostly true David. Kitsap Sports in Silverdale does sell a limited selection of gear, but are about the only place around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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