Der Sportsmann

This is a phenomenal store, with specific areas for all major sports, from mountaineering to biking to hiking to golfing to camping to fishing and more. I’ve seen sporting items I couldn’t recognize, so I know they’re pretty sport-​specific (hey, I did a Danskin triathlon a few years back and my kids are involved in various team sports and track, so I know of the basic equipment in many sports). I was impressed by the selection and the expertise of staff here, as I overheard a few conversations as I browsed the store. My kids liked the rain jackets and sports apparel which was pricey but of high quality.
The only issue I have with this store is all the dead, stuffed animals on the wall. If taxidermy is your thing, you’ll love all the deer heads and elk and the mountain lion. I realize lots of folks hunt and hunting is considered a sport, but I personally don’t care to look at dead animals. And the display really, really bothered my youngest kid. I say this so readers will know before you go. FYI.

They took very good care of my husband and his bike.

Very helpful and nice staff. Prices were very decent compared to Seattle sale prices. I needed to get boots while in town and thought i was going to have to pay out the nose for them. Surprisingly I got them for under $ 100 and they were perfect. Selection is small but good enough if you are in need. They had a lot there for cold weather so if you forget something or need a quick pair of warm outdoor gloves they probly got them.

I have rented cross country skis there two years in a row. The staff in helpful and the skis and boots are in good condition. They also a full range of outdoor gear (I got some mountain hardware on sale last year) and a fairly well stocked bike shop under the same roof.

The customer service here is absolutley amazing! There was a size discrepancy in a sweater that was purchased for me as a gift. We live 4 hours away and the store handled the exchange with kindness and quickness! Thank you Der Sportsman for taking these extra steps for me. Very pleasant, professional, and prompt staff!!!

Nice guys!
I came in looking for information on local fishing regulations and hadn’t even planned on buying anything. After talking with the guys at the counter briefly and even selecting a few places to try my luck, I bought a few lures and hooks just because. I kinda needed them, but I also wanted to support a business with such great help.
Thanks again for the info, guys!

Every mountain town should have a store like Der Sportsmann. Whether you are looking for a special Bavarian style shoe or have a last minute need for a hat & sweater, this is the place to go!

When I come into shops like this (athletic stores that sell North Face, etc.) I am always more inclined to purchase this time of thing while I’m on vacation than I am at home. Everything has a different perspective when you’re on vacation. So the $ 250 for a jacket stickers don’t shock you until you get home and realize that you can get one for 50% off at the Rack… but that doesn’t mean that this isn’t an awesome store to walk around.
My fiancé needed some gloves because his $ 2.99 ones from the gas station were useless (You think?). He bought some North Face ones for $ 25 which seemed like a lot… but then again, it’s probably standard.
We did buy the best item of our entire trip here… which was a sled. For $ 10. It was one of those little round disc ones which was awesome. And it seemed to sell for much more in all of the other nearby stores. But the sales people are friendly and helpful. And it’s got a fun selection.

I went here while visiting Leavenworth for the weekend in a desperate attempt to find some kind of sweatpant/​yoga pant, basically anything comfortable since I came down with the flu as soon as we got there. We went to every clothing store in the town with no luck before coming here. You’d think in a sporting goods store you could find some yoga pants or some sort of athletic pant, no luck. Luckily they had some men’s sweatpants in size XXL for $ 15 I settled for, boy was a I looker in those. The sales people were helpful, but they lack much variety.