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April 2024 by Giles P.
Outstanding service and a great selection of gear for all your outdoor needs. If you're staying in Lone Pine, or just passing through, go see Blair - he'll take good care of you!
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February 2024 by Annie W.
I called inquiring about a service and though they did not offer what I was looking for, they quickly sent over a great recommendation to help me out. I appreciated the customer service and can tell they take great care of their customers!
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October 2023 by Noelle Hoffman
I dropped in this morning to check out this lovely store run by the friendliest guy. Amazing selection of all your hiking/mountaineering adventure needs, with great prices! I will definitely be back the next time I’m in Lone Pine.
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October 2023 by David Barnum
Big Willi Mountaineering is the place to go for your mountaineering needs!The owner, Blair, is an avid mountaineer, friendly, very knowledgeable, helpful, and well connected to the Eastern Sierra mountaineering community!He is a great source of information about current conditions, and an expert in mountaineering gear!During our time in the Kearsarge Lakes area, my daughter and I talked about our great experience at Big Willi, and made a plan to go back again when we came out.We had purchased some items from Big Willi that we did not need or use, as we did not reach the location and altitude we had planned, and Blair was happy to allow us to exchange them for some other items we knew we would use later.Blair offered us coffee in the morning - that is a first ever for me in a mountain shop!Bought a custom Big Willie sun hoodie with store logo and wore it driving home. Works great!This is the store and experience you have been hoping to find!
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October 2023 by Kristen
The owner here is an absolute gem! He helped me out by finding me a pair of shoes for my last week on the PCT. Definitely worth a visit to support this small biz.
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September 2023 by Britt A.
What a great vibe! Blaire was so helpful to me and my friends and gave us great hiking advice. He had everything you need and I'm obsessed with my new shirt. Thanks Blaire!
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September 2023 by Cameron McMillan
This is an excellent gear shop but it’s much more than that. They have some excellent house made gear (sun hoodies and hats) that have a well deserved cult following. They also have a full selection of gear.Blair, the owner, is an excellent source of beta on conditions in the sierras and always had great advice. I always try to stop by here on my way through Lone Pine.
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September 2023 by Jon B.
Taking a zero day SOBO on JMT. 4 for days until Mt Whitney! At Independence for resupply and into Lone Pine for lunch and picked up a light day pack for summit day. Big Willi had everything I needed including shoe goo for my Tevas and the most comfortable sun hoodie! A complimentary beverage and his good humor makes his shop the place to go for thru hikers in Lone Pine!
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August 2023 by J K.
Got my shirt and was stoked! The size said runs big and ordered an xl but guess I'm just a Husky" xl because it looks like a fat man in a little coat episode from Tommy Boy. I guess I'll just cut off the sleeves and roll with it but the service was prompt and Blair even included a rad handwritten note. I'll fully order again even with the size issue and just go xxl. . I Forgot to add the sticker too . See ya next time!
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August 2023 by Adam Stewart
I met Blair last weekend. I needed some Intel on the local trails for a Langley attempt. He is very knowledgeable about the local area. I got a hat, a book, and some snacks. I ended up getting altitude sickness. I passed back through to let him know how it went. He hooked me up with some great advice and a very fitting free sticker. He is kind and generous. I highly recommend spending your money here. I will be back soon for another attempt better prepared. I will definitely be stopping in here!!
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August 2023 by Terry Minnick
A friend and I were hiking in the Lone Pine area last week and visited Big Willi's twice. He had great advice and steered us to some great trails. His store is small but he has a great selection. This is a don't-miss stop if you are an outdoors person and find yourself in the Lone Pine area for hiking, skiing or mountaineering.
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August 2023 by Joseph Jarrell
Very good place to stop on your way to Whitney. Great selection of gear and Blair has a good feel on the condition of the mountain. Very helpful to me on first trip up. Definitely recommend dropping in!
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August 2023 by Joseph J.
Excellent place to shop on your way to Whitney. Blair has a good feel on the current conditions and has a nice selection of gear. Very nice and helpful with my first trip up the mountain!
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August 2023 by John Kruckenberg
Blair has a rad little shop and is super knowledgeable and helpful. The slog lord hats are dope and fit great. Definitely stop in on any of your east side trips.
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July 2023 by Paul
Arguably the best resource before going up Mt Whitney. Tons of great gear, very knowledgeable and patient with our group, and awesome Slog Lord hats.
