The locals here in Bishop like to say that we are a "small town with a big backyard".
True to that spirit, our staff of local adventurers strives to be a "small store with a big (and well-deserved) reputation".
See below the latest news coverage and media highlights featuring Eastside Sports across numerous major publications and online platforms showcasing our achievements and industry impact.
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The Greatest Mountain Shop in America - 21 Nov 2017 "You don’t have to covet 80-meter climbing ropes or be a gramobsessed through-hiker to understand what makes Eastside Sports in Bishop, California, the greatest mountain shop in America. All you need to know is that the place, open since 1977 and known as Wilson’s (for the former owner), long ago transcended gear-store status to become one of the great community centers and devotional sites for alpine purists and dirtbags. Packed to the ceiling with more obscure and hyper-specialized toys than anyone could use in a lifetime, and staffed by weathered veterans who spend their days off trail-running barefoot and establishing new climbing routes, Wilson’s reassures road-weary adventurers that they have come home." |
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The Best Outdoor Gear Shops in the U.S. - 18 Apr 2019 "We’ve become known as a place where people can come in, ask questions [about the best places to hike, climb, etc.], and we will be really honest,” Iverson says. And when folks come through with broken or ill-fitted gear, Eastside Sports helps them get sorted. The store stocks many common replacement parts for tents, trekking poles, and apparel, and the staffers are experts in shoe fitting, a skill that’s in high demand with thru-hikers who come in with blisters." |
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How to Shop the 10 Best Outdoor and Camping Stores in the US - 29 Oct 2021 "When it comes to an extensive array of dependable goods for just about any rugged outdoor activity, Eastside Sports is nearly impossible to beat. This incredible retailer sells pretty much everything, including commonly-overlooked items such as Bear-proof food storage and cargo vests for dogs." |