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Wilson's Eastside Sports
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6 reviews for Wilson's Eastside Sports
I love Wilson's Eastside Sports. Like @Kenny J said, *even if you don't need anything* ... that'd be me. Everytime we're down here to climb we stop in here and I inevitably buy something. Today it was a long sleeved fuzzy sweater. Last time I think it was a pair of approach shoes. Oh, and my friend bought me a belated birthday present last spring, a coffee maker.
I've yet to buy anything full price - there's always something on sale. There's usually a 30% rack (that's where my sweater came from, and the pants I bought once, and the dress another time) Maybe my shoes were full price. I don't know.
Anyway, fantastic place. Love to shop here.
Alright I'm pretty new to climbing so I don't have a lot to compare them to but I had a great experience here. I needed a headlamp the guy was super nice and patient and KNOWLEDGEABLE about every single lamp they carried.
They have such a selection of camping/outdoors stuff. Several kinds of coffee makers. Several kinds of portable stoves. Books, clothes, Camelbaks, lipbalm and...climbing gear. And yes, they are generous with their bathroom key for those times when you crave a flushing toilet and running water.
I've bought from them for the past 3 years and they always have in stock what I need. I can't find good laundry soap for my synthetics (not even REI has them) and had to clean out their inventory because I live so far away. Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Clothes, accessories, mountaineering, climbing tools - your all around sports store in the middle of the Sierras.
Great climbing shop with a wide selection of books, gear, shoes, & clothes. They saved my ass with their rentals when I left my crampons at home and we were planning to climb the U-notch.
Downgrading my rating here by one star b/c they didn't stock aluminum Kahtoola crampons in smaller sizes. Have to say that Mammoth Mountaineering has a better selection.
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A must for all climbers visiting town, even if you don't *need* anything. Usually they have stuff on sale, or you can chat with the staff about climbing conditions at the Buttermilks. Likely swarming with dirtbags, beware as some may smell. Not me, of course. :P
The climbing gear selection rivals all stores I've been to. A great selection of shoes, climbing clothing (Prana, Mountain Hardwear, wtc.), gear, crash pads, bags, etc. They didn't have Bison competition loose chalk when I was last there, but they had the large chalk balls at a reasonable price.
They also carry all the basic camping stuff you would need: sleeping bags, stoves, cookware/utensils, etc. I don't think they sell tents. They do have down booties though, which are essential if you're camping. A good selection of guide books and magazines too. There's even a local guidebook for hot springs in the area.
A great place to just browse around, or pick up something you forgot at home. There's always a larger selection of women's clothing on sale, unless you wear men's XL or waist size 38.
They do have a bathroom, it's in the back, but you will need a key from the counter. Bring your toiletries and get cleaned up. :)
This place is even world famous. I was bouldering in Fontainebleau at the end of February and these guys were wondering why I was not in Bishop, since I was from CA. It was kind of cold now that I think about it. Well, anyway these guys kept on referring to the "shop in Bishop." You have to say it with a French accent, rhyme shop with Bishop, and make the o with a ou sound to get the full effect. I digress. Looking for a real selection of climbing shoes because A16 and REI dont' have much in stock? Look no further. They carry about 20-25 different kinds. Great for anything active you want to do on the East Side, besides fishing, but I do not really consider that an active sport.
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