Pro Mountain Sports

"I iust popped in for a look, and was blown away by how cool this shop is. The owner works the counter. He’s SUPER NICE, and willing to offer advice. He told me he’s retiring in the not too distant future, so better go enjoy this store, because who knows if it will be around much longer! Great quality gear. Books on hiking, mountain climbing. And did I mention the gear? You will salivate!"

"Pro Mountain Sports is the best gear shop in the Seattle area. Period. Whether you need gear for Mountaineering, Ice Climbing, Rock Climbing, Camping, or sleeping outdoors, this place has only the best gear, footwear, and clothes! Jim is also really knowledgeable (local legend) with decades of mountain experience (literally wrote the books) and will get you set up. The gear in this shop is curated with only the latest and greatest gear. I'm a huge gear nerd and Jim really knows his stuff and keeps up-to-date on all the new gear. I've been Alpine Climbing for 8 years and have climbed all over the world with ropes, crampons, sleeping bags, and ice tools from Pro Mountain Sports. If you don't like spending hours online doing research on the best crampons (for example), you can just go to Pro Mountain Sports and see a selection of only the best crampon in every discipline at every price point (plus, they carry all the spares parts, which is so hard to find!). This really is the shop for both gear nerds and also new folks who need guidance on what gear to invest in. Gear is an investment, and what you can't get from buying online is the knowledge that you have purchased the optimal piece gear for your needs."

"Jim at Pro Mountain Sports has been my go to guy for all of my outdoor gear purchases over the last 5 years. He takes the time with you to select light, versatile, and cost effective gear. I’ve done quite a few courses with the Mountaineers, and Jim always helps me choose the best gear. I believe I've saved a good bit of money going directly through him due to his knowledge of what actually works, vs what is most popular. Great gear and prices at this small shop!"

"I walked into Pro Mountain Sports about three years ago with my buddy who recommended the store based on his impression of Jim's knowledge. I had no clue what the heck I needed, but knew that I wanted to do some day hiking, and maybe some overnighters some day in the near future. Jim got me set up with a backpack and a pair of hiking boots, and it all snowballed from there. Since then, Pro Mountain Sports has been the place I go to first when I'm trying to find the right gear from snowshoeing to backpacking. Jim will always tell me when I'm looking in the wrong direction for gear, and has never tried to up-sell me to something I don't need. For a college student on a budget, this has been a godsend, and Jim's knowledge of the surrounding mountains is stunning. I've spent literally hours just chatting about hikes completed, new areas to explore, and routes that may not show up on maps. The inventory may not be the biggest, but what's there deserves to be there, and is priced well below what it is worth. If you come in with specific questions, you will get well informed answers, and walk out with gear that won't fail you out there. This is truly a gem of a store. Oh, and that first backpack and pair of shoes? Nearly 500 trail miles later, they're both still holding on strong."

"so happy with this store. every time i go in, i find top quality gear and i learn something new. we are so lucky to have such a high quality climbing shop and i feel it is worth the effort to support them. it is so much better to actually see and handle the gear before i buy it. throw in the fact that they have steered me toward the right equipment and explained, in a way that i can understand, how to use it, gives me a great reason to buy here and not online. awesome place!"