outdoor stores in wenatchee

[Sol]

any recommendations?

[rbwen]

Arlberg's has some climbing stuff, but not as much as they used to. They focus more on bikes, skis, and clothing. They might still have some harnesses and and random shoes but probably not much of a selection.

 

Mountain Air Gear is newer, has some climbing gear, harnesses, biners, runners, ropes and maybe some shoes. A lot of clothes, packs, shoes, maps, water bottles, etc.

 

If I need climbing gear and can't find it on mountaingear.com I'll head to Leavenworth Mountain Sports. They have pro, biners, ropes, much more than the other stores.

 

Might help to know what you're looking for...

[telemarker]

Leavenworth Mtn. Sports is a great shop to pick up climbing gear. Apart from LMS, your next best bet is either Marmot in Bellevue or Mtn. Gear in Spokane.

[lancegranite]

LMS is run by some nice people, give em your business if you can.

[Tokogirl]

LMS is very great! Depending on what your needs are Mountain Air in Wenatchee are good guys.

[Sol]

thanks everyone.

i agree, LMS rocks!

 

i'd love to buy some approach shoes from them, but they don't have my size, and i need them by wednesday.

[Tokogirl]

Call Mtn. Air in Wenatchee - they carry some brands of approach shoes.

[bwrts]

How do you get to MTn Air??

--I was there once but can't remember which ally like entrance I go down behind denny's.

 

Agree that LMS rocks!

 

Unsuprised about the lack of a size; last minute shopping in good 'ole 509 can bite you in the ass unless your willing to be prepared for disappointment.

[Sol]

Unsuprised about the lack of a size; last minute shopping in good 'ole 509 can bite you in the ass unless your willing to be prepared for disappointment.

 

that's what i'm learning

[bwrts]

I usually forgo specialty approach shoes and use nikes- typically reliable and way more comfy.

[rbwen]

It's on Walla Walla just south of Lowe's. You can either take 9th Street to Walla Walla or take the turn at Denny's (Maple St.) then a left, then a right on Walla Walla after you cross the tracks.

[DrApnea]

6 year bump.

I was trying to find out if any stores in town sell climbing gear, webbing, cord, etc. Doesn't look like Mountain Air Gear still exists unless it has moved locations. I drove by on my way home the other day and all that was there was an RC hobby store. Suggestions for any place in Wenatchee to pick up cord? Or is the nearest place Leavenworth?

[chris]

DrApnea, I think Leavenworth Mountain Sports is your only choice.

[matt_warfield]

LMS is great. But an alternative is to drive to Seattle to Pro Mountain Sports or Marmot OR do Mountain Gear in Spokane (close to same distance) or just do online from Mountain Gear or other.

 

I had a friend who tried two pairs of rock shoes on and decided to take one of each due to slightly different fit on each foot. That is one of the few things that doesn't happen on the interweb.

 

Priorites are 1) buy local then 2) buy smart

Edited July 19, 2014 by matt_warfield

[DPS]

LMS is great. But an alternative is to drive to Seattle to Pro Mountain Sports or Marmot

 

Marmot in Bellevue is no longer in business.

[DrApnea]

I was hoping there was a place local to buy webbing/cord from for random projects, rather than order online or have to drive 30 minutes each way to LMS (as much as I like them).