Reviews of Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking. (Clothing Store) in Anchorage (Alaska).

Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking

187 Reviews

115 Comments

Clothing store

Outdoor clothing and equipment shop

2633 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking

Patrick Shoniker

Awesome store for all mountain equipment in Anchorage. My friend and I were in town for a few days before heading to Denali and first visited REI. The service there wasn’t great and they were out of stock on a lot of items so we decided to check out AMH. In retrospect, we should have never even gone to REI and picked up everything at AMH. They have more selection, better service, better prices, and just much easier to deal with. They had small accessory parts that we thought we wouldn’t be able to find which was amazing. I would highly recommend people just stopping here before they head out to Denali (or any other climb).

Brett Carey

The best place in town for the technical gear you need to get out and enjoy the extremes of Alaska. The pricing may seem high to some, but that's because they carry the absolute best stuff. Top notch staff can help with sizing XC and backcountry skis, as well as technical climbing/mountaineering. Great knowledge base and a cool place to be.

Jack McCaslin

Best customer service anywhere in town for skiing and mountaineering gear. Staff is very knowledgeable and can help you find what you are looking for. They have skis, shoes, boots, backpacks, sleeping bags, rock climbing shoes, and many other items. Also, they offer a few services as well, such as waxing skis.

Luz Maria Martinez

Great service, all the gear they have is amazing and adorable prices. We rent Nordic skies one day and snow shoes for the other day, we were a party of 5 and they always had availability. The hours they have are very flexible to rent and return the equipment. We had so much fun in Alaska thanks to this amazing store! Highly recommended for everyone visiting Anchorage

Daniel McQuillan

Another great experience with the local shop. Not only did they have a very rare product I wanted, but offered great service with it. Something I wouldn’t have if I ordered online. And they had it cheaper than any online retailer. Shop smart shop local!!

David Scroggins

I needed a new heavy carry pack and slept a bit on picking up a new one (it was sold out everywhere including straight from the manufacturer). Found it online at AMH's site in the size I needed and went for it. They were in touch same day regarding shipping and I had the pack in Chicago three days later. Truly impressed by the quick turnaround. My brother and I are planning some longer trips to the area over the next couple of years and AMH has already earned a repeat customer.

Dennis

Refused to wear mask and they served me outside when below zero And that was ok with me,not there fault they been lied to by the gov. That masks will save you

Heather H

First time in the store to rent snowshoes, and I will definitely be back. They have an outstanding selection of ski gear, avalanche safety gear, and clothing. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cora Frederick

Great place to find the essentials, I came for fuel and a map. Very friendly and helpful staff and fair prices. Great local store

Ronald Plakus

Really disappointed that I could not afford to play with the toys that they have there. They have what appears to be an excellent selection of all kinds of ski and Mountaineering equipment. They had a pretty good rate for rental skis for a day and for weekend. Could not help but get a little sticker shock from the price of what crampons cost these days even with their 20% off sale . They had a very useful and attractive helpful staff. Still need to cash another paycheck but I'll be coming back to this place to rent skis for a day. Ended up buying crampons on eBay for one third of the price of what they charge at this store.

Benjamin Lieber

AMH is a classic local mountain gear shop that I have relied on for many years and a must-stop before trips big and small. I make sure to stop by before even the biggest trips to places such as the Alaska Range and Himalaya. You can expect a robust lineup of the newest models of equipment as well as small trinkets and parts that are often hard to find in-person. They are well-informed on almost any question you can ask regarding local outdoor recreation and any suggestions they make regarding gear use or selection, IMO, will be trust worthy. If they don’t have what you’re looking for they’ll try to get it for you in a timely manner. In a world of online shopping, the face-to-face buyer experience at AMH is top notch. Whether you are an expert at your outdoor pursuit or a beginner, you’ll benefit from a stop by this store. 5 stars.

Reverend Richard Stoneking

2022: still know their stuff. Have expanded activities. Still recommend Prior: Have much equipment geared for ice climbing. The staff seems to know their stuff. Did not do a price comparison however.

Joel Ballou

Great place. Jalen particularly serviced me perfectly!

Peter

One of the only places in Anchorage that stocks Outdoor Research gear and clothing.

Andy Doughty

Isaac was very helpful and knowledgeable helping me pick out and size ski boots. Great place with great expertise.

Devora Barrera González

I went by today since I want to learn cross country skiing, Chip helped me, I have to say he was beyond helpful, he explained to me what I should look for in skis, length, width and even did a flex test to the skis he recommended for me. He was patient, and kind while providing such detailed information for me to understand the product and the reason why he was recommending that specific product. I am definitely going back.

irene mcmurdock

What a great local store. I’m not a crazy athletic hiking up a mountain in winter person. That being said I wanted to get out on icy trails and be safe. The kind and informative people here can set you up with crampons for your winter boots that will make sure you have a great hike and don’t fall. Highly recommend the friendly people here😊

jacque warner

I suppose that I am used to being spoiled. Your staff was uniformative and slightly stupid. Will not return.

Andre Alexander

Had a beautiful and relaxing ride with my wife. If you're curious just go check it out.

Justin C.

I visit these guys for my major mountaineering needs, friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful staff. If your a serious climber, various alpine activities, trekker, etc or are planning an expedition in the back country, Alaska range, Denali, etc these are the guys to call/visit...prices are right on mark and they run some decent sales. Check them out great folks that have treated me right so no hesitation recommending them.

Mr Edge

Always a good place for outdoor clothing and equipment.

Clint Helander

I can't think of a better local shop than Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking. For almost 50 years, AMH has served the nordic skiing, hiking, climbing and human-powered adventure community with grace and kindness. From funding ski races, giving discounts to young racers and donating prizes to practically every event, they always go the extra mile to support local events. In the shop, their staff is extremely knowledgeable and kind without being pushy. AMH carries high end clothing and gear, but their prices are never marked up more than any other big box store. Plus, they always have a sale rack and several big sales a year where you can score current gear at major discounts. The ski wizards downstairs are always quick to turn around any gear repair...I don't know how they do it! Shop local, support the little guy, and pet the numerous shop dogs who are always roaming around the racks waiting for some attention.

Buck Lawson

1 star for enforcing the councils mask mandate. 5 stars for having having hestra gloves. Woulda walked out if anyone else had as good a selection of hestras

Louise Rezmer

EXTREMELY helpful and knowledgeable employees!! Plus, I love supporting local establishments. Makes it special that they know what they're talking about and treat their customers with kindness.

Nick Laffen

Great service and really helpful people. Purchased cross country ski set for my son. Definitely will be back! Awesome selection of ski and hiking gear!

Andrea Martinez

Super friendly staff and great prices for outdoor rentals (ski, snowshoes, etc)! Would come back any time

Max Neale

One of the best gear stores in the nation. By far. Without a doubt. Their product selection is excellent. Truly excellent. They carry many of the best in class products in a wide variety of categories--from ice screws to down parkas to backcountry ski bindings--as well as products from a wide variety of premium brands. Based on my five or so visits over the last year, I've found that about half of their employees are very knowledgable, i.e. experts, and the other half are above average e.g. better than 99% of the REI retail employees I've interacted with.

Nina Schwinghammer

Friendly knowledgeable staff, the best place in town for technical skiing, mountaineering, and outdoors gear. Always a positive experience over the years I’ve been shopping here!

Nathaniel Bannish

Great locally owned establishment for buying ice climbing and mountaineering gear. I don't visit too often, but every time the staff has been helpful, and I've always found what I've needed.

Lonny Gransbury

Pricy yet knowledgeable. Don't go unless you open on spending a while being helped, or know what you're looking for. The wait can be extremely long in the summer. But again it's been 20 years since I've been there

Beth

I found the staff at AMH extremely knowledgeable and helpful. And for a small store, they had a better selection of what I was looking for compared to the big box outdoor store. Shop local!

Robert Juckett

Good selection of gear, prices are high but it's Alaska so what else is new. I found what I needed right away and the staff was very helpful. I will definitely be going back

LeeAnna Bohnert

Great store! They've been extremely helpful locating a raft for my husband!

Nicole

Great service, very friendly staff, excellent variety and supporting a local business! This is my first time here and I will definitely be back.

Paxson Woelber

AMH is THE place to go in Alaska for nordic ski, nordic skate, backcountry ski, and mountaineering gear. I run into their employees regularly at backcountry huts and other far-flung locations in Alaska. Staff are friendly, experienced, knowledgeable, and focused on giving back to the outdoor community. Last winter they even replaced one of my nordic skate bindings for free with spare parts after I broke it in a fall through the ice. 100% recommended.

Peter Wadsworth

a old school locally-owned and operated outdoor gear store. Skip REI and shop here, not as many soft goods, but much better hard goods. A curated selection picked by locals, not corporates in the lower 48. I just wish they could carry even more bc touring ski gear, but I guess xc nordic nerds need a store too.

Grizwhisperer Smith

Friendly staff, competitive prices and quality outdoor gear.

Eli Stierwalt

I personally love this place. They are some of the nicest people around and can outfit you for any outdoor adventure. If you need anything like skies or just a fitting go to them

Teva Wiese

Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful staff. I always check AMH to see if they have what I need before heading to REI because although they have a smaller inventory they have great quality gear.

Stephen G Walker

The crew here is amazing and has a depth of knowledge that flows from their passion- the Alaska outdoors! The adventuring starts here with loving people.

Conner Erickson

Friendly and knowledgeable staff for mountaineering oriented activities. Good backcountry ski equipment selection. Nice local spot.

Tyler Williams

These guys live out of passion for extreme adventure in Alaska. It is so refreshing to talk to people with this kind of experience. They know cause they're out there. This is the place to go to gear-up and advice-up for Alaskan back-country adventuring.

Expeditions Alaska

These guys are awesome. Nice to deal with a local business, folks who know their gear, and do what they can to help provide great service. Three thumbs up!

Ian Berkland

The staff is a very knowledgeable and helpful. They also informed me of upcoming sales on products I was considering purchasing so I could take advantage of the discounts.

Donald Welty

Good service and knowledgeable staff. Happy to shop at a locally owned business.

Dylan Jones

Great staff here! They were very polite and respectful. It’s a good environment for experienced and beginner athletes.

Josh Varney

Excellent customer service and always fully stocked with the best gear you can buy

Aaron Gonzalez

Sales persons very helpful! Was elsewhere shopping for shoes with my wife and left due to lack of service. Everyone was welcoming.

Tina Faye Parchman

Great customer service, knowledgeable staff. And they are an Alaskan company.

Ming Stephens

They have the specialized, pro-level gear for a reasonable price, and the service is the best in town. If you have something specific in mind, this place is an excellent choice.

Mitch Andrews

Great local shop to suit all your backcountry needs! Lots of top quality brands like Norrøna and Arctryx.

Seth Husted

Very friendly/knowledgeable staff, lots of high end gear. Got a great deal on a good pair of hiking boots.

Lance Howe

Outstanding gear (especially Nordic), knowledgeable and friendly staff, competitively priced, locally owned, and they support local youth outdoor activities.

Isaac Lammers

Best place in town to get your gear. Staff is always knowledgeable and will set you up with gear that works.

Ken Erickson

Locally owned outdoor sports outfitter manned by Alaskans who actually hike, hunt, climb, ski, board and etc. If you need gear this is a great place.

Hopper

Great selection on gear and very friendly staff. Gear is on the expensive side

Mike Sharpe

Rented 2 x-country set ups for the wife and I. If it has to do with playing in the mountains and/or the snow, they have you covered.

Ryan Bish

Quick interact-active staff in assisting me find what I was looking for, also provided good information on local recreational opportunities.

Thor Aasland

Very pleasant and a large selection in Ski, Camping, rafting and Roller skies etc.

Steve Stine

A great shop for all your mountaineering and backcountry skiing needs...

Brendon Bruns

Best gear, great service, and locally owned. Highly recommended.

Miroslav Šála

Most things you need for hiking in alaska. I didnt see only 8000m rated stuff which is handy to climb Denali.

Nicholas Baker

Best place in town for high end outdoor and technical gear. Knowlegable.

Adam Sikorski

It's a locally owned store and everyone who works there is incredibly knowledgeable.

Joe Schrock

Quality paddling gear

Blake F. Quackenbush

AMH is the BEST in the business. Professional advice, friendly service and reasonable prices.

Tim Horvath

Great mountaineering shop. They have it all

Rafael Pease

This place was rad, friendly and knowledgable staff. Thanks!

DB Palmer, Ed.D (Backcountry Professor)

The best place to get your skiing and mountaineering gear in Anchorage, hands down.

Ryan Sherer

Outstanding experience every time I visit! Take my money!!

Allan Spangler

AMH is the best option for all of you XC and BC skiing needs. Shop local!

Anthony Rotello

Excellent staff and gear. Highly recommended.

Roger Herrera

Great selection, great knowledgeable staff, good prices.

Dylan Andrews

Well stocked store.. with a super friendly staff.

Taz Feldis

Great Alaskan outdoors store with very knowledgeable staff.

Joseph Dickerson

All the gear you need to get outside and it's locally owned. What's not to love?

Lee Petersen

Awesome small shop with really knowledgeable staff!

Bliss Springer

Great service and suggestions. Very helpful

Puck Van Dommelen

AMH is the best, the staff are always so friendly!

David Marchadour

Awesome gear selection and knowledgeable staff

John LeClare

High quality merch, friendly knowledgeable staff

Rachel Newell

Ask these guys anything ya wanna know about packrafts, skis, and climbing equipment.

jean funatake

Helpful, professional staff with good knowledge of gear and equipment

Stacey Moon

Best Nordic Skiing shop in Alaska. Period.

c bl

This is a great store with an excellent assortment.

Moosing Chemistry Kinder

Excellent Place Friendly and Helpful Staff

Max Cormier

Super helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Amy Macpherson

Great staff, very knowledgeable and helpful!

Mike Burke

Sorry about the removal of the flags. I was an innocent bystander.

Mr. Ridiculous

They usually have what you need

Michael Owens

Great staff very willing to help

Kris Hutchin

Great for year round technical gear

jeffery evans

Technical shop for expertise in mountaineering and hiking

Bay Max

Customer service is fantastic!

Liviu Verziu

Definitely worth checking it out

Douglas Smith

Great place, helpful staff.

Josiah A

Amazing 😍 Really loved it …

Philip

Thank you for the great visit!

Wesley W

By far the best shop around..

Nora Smith (Angel)

Loved it

Jordan Falter

Best outdoor store in AK

Dean Barnes

High quality technical great

James Brooks

Knowledge people and a local institution

Jess Roskelley

Great store!

Thomas Welcyng

Nice .

Adeline Schlabaugh

Great service!

Matt Cosby

Very helpful.

Tascha Grobbelaar

Extremely helpful.

malou medel

good place

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