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REI - Recreational Equipment Inc.

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1416 Platte St
Denver, CO 80202

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REI - Recreational Equipment Inc.
Local(303) 756-3100

1416 Platte St
Denver, CO 80202

http://www.rei.com/Denver

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User Reviews of REI - Recreational Equipment Inc.

Yelp.com Review - by Amanda G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to many REIs, both in town and out of state, and this is by far my favorite. I love it here. I can find anything I need and then some. Clothing, backpacks, shoes, Camelbacks, freeze-dried...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Em I.

5.0 of 5 stars. This REI is cool and hip. A former train station or some sort of historic building converted to my favorite store! The only downside is the gargantuan size making it a bit difficult to navigate. On...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaaren D.

5.0 of 5 stars. They were having a sale when we went here, and screening folks coming into the parking lot. Seems people try to park here when, amazing, the Broncos are playing down the road. There were signs that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

5.0 of 5 stars. In terms of REIs (which I'm a big fan of) this is definitely the best one I've been to. It seemed like everyone was an expert on anything and super helpful. I bought some trail shoes here and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by emily p.

5.0 of 5 stars. I bought a bike here, which was a wonderful deal compared to specialty bike shops. The salesperson fitted me and let me test ride, and didn't pressure me to buy that day. She said she'd keep on record...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip K.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you need some work done on your bike, and are cheap, go here. Yeah, I looked around at bike shops to chase the bottom bracket threads on a frame I just bought, and everyone said around $25, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sherri s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just went to a great seminar, and I can't believe I've never reviewed REI before today.Not only the best selection of indoor/ outdoor sporting gear, but the most expansive amount of knowledge in one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan W.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's nice to know that if some apocalyptic event happened, that a place with such convenient cycling access has all of the survival goods I could possibly need. Tents, sleeping bags, maps, books,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This REI location is awesome. The people are super friendly but have tons of experience using the products that they sell. They will definitely tell you what sells well as well as what they like to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Junk Show- Arrogant & Incompetent Ski Repair & Tech shop workers- do not take your skis there

Purchased skis & bindings at REI online & picked up at the Denver Flagship Store. Decided to get them mounted there. Big mistake. Ski shop rep wrote down wrong information regarding mounting specs we gave him,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Margie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I miss you, O' REI Flagship store!There is nothing like you. You're HUGE! Your architecture, both inside and outside, is incredible!Yes you're overpriced but you fit the buck! I used to ride my bike...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love REI, I do. The store has everything you could need for hiking, camping, skiing, etc. etc. etc. And, I love comfortable clothes and theirs definitely fit the bill. Their service people are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kmberly B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I could spend all of my money and max out all of my credit cards in this specific REI. It's huge! Oh yes and size DOES matter ;) There are several areas, floors, half floors, and sections for all of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can perhaps find some of the items at better prices, but one of the main things I like about REI is the service. These people love their jobs, know their stuff, and are always willing and able to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a bargain slut. Now, REI is certainly no bargain, but best part about REI is buying online from their outlet (insane deals) and then shipping it to the store for FREE. Otherwise, about the only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE YOU REI!! I cannot express that enough. Yes, you do not always have everything in stock and things can be pricy but I still love you. Everyone is super friendly and helpful and the women's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad G.

4.0 of 5 stars. When the large doors swing open, a golden light shines down upon me followed by joyous music. Just bought my first road bike there, and although they weren't the most polite, they knew exactly what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Exactly what Mit B. said. Used to be very good. Too many house brands now that they've managed to put all of their competition out of business.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Three or four stars? I couldn't decide. If you asked me a year or two ago, this would easily be five stars. Now though, the brands I want to buy aren't featured much at REI. I've found several...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeramyn F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fun store with great choices and variety. The staff is always friendly and willing to help. Starbucks inside is a plus! We have spent countless afternoons wandering the store shopping. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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great selection

We never had to look far to find assistance. They had a great selection of all items, especially the ones we were interested in. Even if you don't plan on buying anything, REI Denver is a great place to go...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mit B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Definitely gone downhill for the more hardcore athlete. The shift to the mainstream brand (Novara) has displaced shelf space of better and higher end brands. The staff is hit and miss with respect to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sho G.

3.0 of 5 stars. REI is a great place to look at stuff and yupppies but horrible to buy from. They are extremely overpriced and everyone who thinks hiking a trail is a fashion scene come on in. Seriously though I come...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I always tell people that I live the REI lifestyle. Or, I tell them, at least I aspire to. REI has created a relationship with their customers that is amazing. We, the customers, are proud of our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert S.

5.0 of 5 stars. REI ROCKS!!! This is a great sporting goods store and I go there to buy all my hiking gear and even bought my kayak there. They have a great selection of hiking boots, some expensive but totally worth...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm a little disappointed that REI is the 2nd in rank in an "Active Life", it's a little strange that a store is where people go to have an active life. Don't get me wrong REI is a great store...along...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gianna A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everything and anything for the great outdoors. Friendly, helpful staff, overwhelming size.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shiho F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow this place is great. It's like a playground for adults. Love the indoor rock climbing gym, although I haven't humped a rock in years. Everyone there is smiling and having a good time. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gitana G.

5.0 of 5 stars. A fun destination store to take your out-of-town friends. Friendly staff. Lots of parking; I did not even realize they had underground parking or parking across the street until recently; Duh. Liberal...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Keeton C.

5.0 of 5 stars. While visiting Denver, I had to stop by REI. I Love the outdoors and had never been to one yet. Amazing, absolutely amazing. I've read all the other reviews and really don't have anything exciting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to say it. I don't think REI has enough selection. There I said it. I have a membership and I go monthly, but I can't help but think I'd be better off at a specialty running or yoga store....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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a denver necessity

I strongly suspect that god invented REI so that we could get the advice we need to stay alive on real rock. Rock shoes, Aliens and harnesses excepted, you can buy almost all the climbing gear you want online...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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lilaguide | Indoor playground! at downtown flagship store location

Great place to go in poor weater and let your 1-4 year old play(3rd floor play area) has 2 slides, tunnel, fake pond, soft boulders. Not to mention great outdoor kids clothes.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Get Ready To Test Your Equipment!

This REI is great in that you can test a variety of outdoor equipment before you buy it. When I bought my hiking boots to climb Fourteeners, I was able to see how they fit on uphill and downhill inclines.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse B.

4.0 of 5 stars. REI stands behind the gear they sell, and that is priceless. They are not cheaper than others, but as already said, they are the Nordstroms of outdoor gear. You can return anything as long as they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Everett S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not a bad place to hang out, for a store. Seriously I could spend a few hours here just walking around, climbing the indoor wall, having a cup of coffee... and maybe buying some REALLY EXPENSIVE...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by johnny d.

4.0 of 5 stars. i like the starbucks. it's an impressive store, but i go for the coffeeshop. nice patio. right by the river. festive. my only knock on it is all of the out -of-shape posers in cycle clothes. i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. My home-away-from-home. What can I say? I LOVE this place! Not only do they have everything you're looking for, but the staff is very helpful and can always give you personal recommendations...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A J.

2.0 of 5 stars. An outdoor/sporting good store that doesn't sell fishing equipment!?! Boo! Hiss!If you like walking, and think you need to spend a few hundred or a couple of thousand bucks to do it, then by all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Woodsy yuppie porn with wannabe frontiersman fetishes. If you've got the money honey, they have the tent. Cool place but couldn't you pretty much get all of this stuff anywhere? Sniagrab. Learn about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cakes ..

5.0 of 5 stars. They stand behind EVERYTHING they sell. period. There isn't any item in the house that can't be exchanged for good reason (they've been known to frown on bear-mauled-tents.)Who else does that...?In...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth J.

4.0 of 5 stars. lol can I write an objective review of a place where my better half works? hm. Let me try.I dig REI a lot. A lot, a lot. True they will happily cater to the commercial green-eyed monster in all of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by franklin t.

5.0 of 5 stars. hello?! it's expensive for a reason. it's all long-lasting durable stuff. anyways, REI is probably the only place you'll see straight men shop together. awesome place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Davis J.

3.0 of 5 stars. REI has all of the equipment you need to survive in the wild for eternity. luckily for me, i do not plan to leave my "safe" little city. i have everything i need: video games, a refridgerator, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Peyton P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good store, but too expensive. I enjoy strolling around and making a mess in this store. REI rules...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heman A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, biggest REI I've every been to. Private trail to test mountain bikes. Rock climbing walls. Varying rock formations to test shoes. Not to mention it's located inside the historic trolley power...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good place to shop, and they even have indoor rock climbing! How sweet is that?
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tiffany k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can seriously blow a lot of money here. Cool stuff for sale and awesome indoor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt O.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I was in a higher income bracket (much higher!!) I would be in this store all day long! I have so much fun walking around the store and I sometimes get giddy. The only problem with REI is that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Taj M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love REI! I'm not a regular shopper, but I am always happy with their service and their guarantees. I bought a Yakima roof rack system back in April and just haven't used the thing. It's been on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by isobell i.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably the only place I can say I enjoy shopping at. Everything looks cute on me here! Everything!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug E.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I go into REI, I feel like I've died and gone to...REI.not quite heaven, but damn close.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis R.

5.0 of 5 stars. REI is the mecca of outdoor equipment.I've dreamed of spending a week living in tents and cooking on the camping stoves.If I made enough money to spend on pleasure items, it would all go to REI!
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vincent F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love rock clinmbing and hate the great outdoors.My solution?REI - an indoor climbing wall with air conditioning.Perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh how I wish I made more money and could shop here as if it were a dollar store!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by amye a.

3.0 of 5 stars. The reputed largest REI store in the whole wide world, this REI is large and in-charge! Pulling into the parking lot, the first thing you notice is the building's surroundings. Surrounded by amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is so cool. I could hang out for hours checking out all the amazing product. i love the starbucks too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mona O.

5.0 of 5 stars. We just had to stop here on our way to the airport to catch our flight back to California, even though we were kinda cutting it close on the time. Wanted to check out this infamous location. What a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My only complaint is that I always spend too much money when I go there!! Their sales are phenomenal (I got some leather Keens for $35!) They have anything you could possibly want for most...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eileen b.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm from California. The REI's I know are in strip malls. When I visited this Flagship store, I was completely blown away. This was not the REI I knew from home; this was so much cooler.Once you park...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've hit the Motherland! I wish that this REI could magically be transported to Chicago! And I came at such a fabulous time. During a huge sale. Thank God I had the willpower to only purchase a pair...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra F.

5.0 of 5 stars. As soon as you walk through the main door, briskly head to the stairs to the right. Don't waste your time with the elevator. Charge up to the third floor and skiddaddle your way around the walkway to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think enough has been said about the incredible selection available at REI--especially the flagship store in Denver. Rather than regurgitate all that, I'd like to point out their quality of service....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never been let down by the staff at REI. The place is an absolute maze to figure out, but once you've got the top-o-map in your brain, it's fun. I go from women's outerwear down to the sock...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Trail running shoes, bike, water bottles, backpacks, socks, innumerable Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, dog's water bowl and biodegradable doo-doo bags (still for the dog) -- I have bought all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra M.

5.0 of 5 stars. REI Flagship in Denver is great place to get lost in. That is if you have you're wallet and a few plastic cards that aren't declined.Sometimes they're so busy that it's difficult to get a sales...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing place to buy gear or just go hang out and look around. Also, it is a cool spot to sit and have a coffee on their back patio. And if you look at their schedule online they offer free classes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Terry S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I strongly suspect that god invented REI so that we could get the advice we need to stay alive on real rock.Rock shoes, Aliens and harnesses excepted, you can buy almost all the climbing gear you want...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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lilaguide | REI Editorial Review

a great store for outdoor/active gear and clothing for kids and their parents... this is a fun store to visit, too... they have an indoor climbing wall... the kids will be fascinated and school-age kids can...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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REI

I really like this store. It is fun to buy from (if you have the money) or even more fun to look around in. They have pretty much every type of sports equipment known to man and they have them at hi...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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lilaguide | REI

Great for outdoor gear. They often have great sales of off season gear for next year. The products are high quality and great for Colorado weather.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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lilaguide | REI

Not much for babies but lots of great sports stuff
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Best Stuff for the Outdoorsy!

REI is the best place in the world if you love the outdoors! It is a huge building downtown, with floors and floors dedicated to people like yourself! They have the latest in camping, hiking and bikin...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Customer Service at its best

If you're an outdoor enthusiast in any way, then you've probably visited this great store. It's more than a store--more like a monument (a hand's on one) to the outdoor amazing pursuits that Colorado ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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lilaguide | REI

Shopping for a Kelty Kids pack - they had several to choose from. Staff was helpful in decision-making.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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lilaguide | REI

If you love the outdoors this is the place to go for all of your gear as well as your kids' stuff. All the staff knows what they are talking about and they have great products.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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lilaguide | REI

Fun store. Finding help can be tuff but when you do they are quite helpful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Recreational Equipment by Lara L. at InsiderPages

I am a frequent shopper at REI. I have had quality customer service on many occasions. They do offer a wide selection of outdoor equipment for most adventures and the personnel is typically knowledgable &...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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Best outdoor shop!

Rei, a must see if you are to outdoorlife. You are the best. Tina & Christoffer from Denmark
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2003
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