GoLite

i am fan of GoLite gear and just love GoLite stores. This one in particular were lot bigger than the Denver location and had plenty of sale items which I love to check out. They have this thing about making things very lite and offers from running gear to camping and everythign in between. I have bought several running shirts and love them. They wick moisture away from your body, dries quick and do not cling to your body. When I work out at 24 hours, I would just wash the shirt with body soap and rinse. I use swimsuit water extractor and it dries quick and ready to wear again.
As I entered this store, I saw few running shirts on sale and was drooling over it. As I exited out the door, I got one red running/​hiking shirt that has high UV protection and best of all, 50% off.

Great prices! Had been looking to stock up on some winter wear now that it is warmer. Go Lite had what i was looking for without the high prices of Patagonia, North Face, etc. Will definitely be coming back here in the future!

Yes, this place has very good prices. But (a first in my life) they don’t take cash! What duh? Who doesn’t like cash? Pretty darned weird, if you ask me.

Lots of cool light weight gear, but not a lot of XXL or XL sizes.

I went to their Fort Collins store for their Memorial Day sale. They had 50% off of a $ 400 tent. Sounded good but they were out of stock. My options were to take the floor model, order on line, or they’d take my name and call me when new stock came in. The last was the best option for me but I wanted to make sure I’d still get the $ 200 discount. They said yes. But they never called back. When I called them they said they wouldn’t make that deal and there must have been some miscommunication. For $ 200 savings I would have ordered it on line. I called someone at their Boulder office and left a message hoping they might fix this problem. They never called back. That’s a great way to lose a customer. I went to REI.

Such great equipment and clothing at great prices!

I have bought several things here recently. The pricing is better than it used to be and I am finding the fit on casual and travel items to be appropriate. The active athletic gear in these sorts of places never fits me and I don’t have much use for it.
But I did like the selection I found this time. With the «additional 20% off» coupon I earned from a previous purchase, it made these larger items, including a nice piece of luggage, even a better value.
I did notice that on several items I looked at online first, the pictures were not really true to color.

GoLite has changed to an approach where their retail stores (and online site) always offer prices significantly lower than their inflated «retail» prices. Based on experience with their products, I would rate their quality a notch below brands like the North Face or Patagonia. That being said, they offer great deals on clothing, gear and outerwear. Their staff is consistently helpful to boot, +1 star.
Helpful hints:
— Keep an eye out for their samples, seconds and returns sale. You’ll find clothing and gear for 75−80% off retail. I found a new «damaged» 800-​fill down jacket with a hole in the pocket liner (a 5 minute fix) for $ 75.
— GoLite tends to sacrifice durability for weight so many of their fabrics don’t hold up well to abrasion. I wouldn’t recommend their insulated jackets for activities like climbing.

Amazing prices on locally designed products. Many products feature recycled material which is fabulous. Additionally the company also has a product take-​back program which gives them the opportunity to repair, donate, re-​purpose, recycle, and/​or store for future recycling everything they get back, lock, stock and zipper pull, regardless of its condition.
I recently purchased the Black Mountain Thermal wind pants and Jacket for snowshoeing adventures. I’ve been both snowshoeing and hiking with these new items and have only great things to say about them.
Upon visiting the store recently (to purchase my bestie a pair of the Black Mountain Thermal wind pants) the staff was more than happy to discuss how I liked the products (yah, I totally wore the entire get-​up to the store after hiking one day). Armen even went out of his way to share with us his favorite snowshoeing spots, jotting down some basic info and even showing us where they are on a map.
Bottom line, the staff is super friendly, the products are amazing, and the company is locally owned. What more could you ask for?

Awesome clothing and great storefront. I went in and bagged several pieces for cold-​weather running at 50−60% off retail. Overall I find their clothing quality to be excellent; as good as North Face, Patagonia, etc but I honestly find their stuff even more practical, and with a great range of both price points and clothing. They carry everything from reversible warm-​weather skirts to 700g down coats and anything in between. They usually have at least 2 – 3 color combo options which is great if I want something in just black or white. Also, their clothing comes with a full lifetime guarantee and they encourage you to return worn out items for recycling vs throwing them away.
The retail space is great, large dressing rooms in the back and lots of room to move freely between the racks and displays. All the prices and discounts are displayed prominently which is very helpful. The salespeople are helpful, I have spoken with a few that felt a bit pushy but in the end I’ve never had a problem saying «Thanks, but I’ll pass» as a consumer and they’ve never made me feel worse for doing so.
I recommend this place over anywhere else in the area for clothing and gear. When they have a sale, the prices absolutely cannot be beat, and neither can the quality.
Also, a FYI for cash shoppers, when I was in the store on December 3^rd they said they will likely start accepting cash soon due to public demand.

This is great store! It was first time to one of these stores, and I loved it. I ended up buying a jacket that was on sale. After I got back home to DC, I noticed that there was a mark on it. I emailed them, not expecting a response. I got a return email in 1 day! They offered to give me a credit for the problem. They took care of it right away and. I was amazed that a «real person» responded and helped me. Amazing customer service … and I love my jacket! Really warm and stylish!

I’m a vet of the warehouse sales, so I was concerned when they shifted their business model to sell solely through the store and ditch the warehouse. Turns out there’s no need to worry. You can read all about it on their website, but the new business model allows them to sell gear at or near the same prices as the old warehouse sale, and they still clear out samples, seconds and returns in the back of the store. The only difference is that they now rotate that stock all year instead of once at the warehouse sale. Bully.
As far as the gear goes, it’s top notch. They’ve definitely evolved from their start as an ultralight backpacking gear manufacturer, but that’s not a bad thing. Softshells, travel clothing and such get people in the doors. The gear is high quality whether you’re looking to go UL or not. There are some gripes I’ve always had with their gear, however. The main complaint is their tendency to put double zippers on every outerwear piece. I understand (and welcome) a double zipper for belaying on a down puffy, but is it really necessary on a UL rainshell? When I’m looking for a rainshell, I want something light as air (check!) that compresses down to nothing (check!) and goes on quickly (che– wait, no.). Nonetheless, almost all their outerwear has difficult double zippers, leading to occasional copious swearing on the trail when the skies open up or the wind starts. The sizing can also be a bit inconsistent between pieces. A small in the running tops fits much differently than a small in the outerwear. I know it’s all designed for layering, but that’s not the problem. The sizing can be just completely different. You’ve just got to try everything on. That said, I’ve got two shirts, a small trail running pack, a down puffy and a rain shell, and I’m very happy with everything. It’s all been out climbing, trail running and hiking with me and it all performs well.
The store itself is great. I love that they’re using it as a venue for clinics, talks and events (Andrew Skurka!). The employees actually use the gear and are generally knowledgeable not just about the gear itself, but how to use it and which items fit which needs. The best thing about the new business model is the pricing; everything is marked down due to eliminating the distribution chain, and it shows. You’re getting a bargain for high quality, light gear with one of the best warranties in the business.

A nice store with good deals but they don’t accept cash. I’m not sure if that is even legal. I would have given them more stars if it weren’t for the fact that they don’t except federally recogonized tender.

Nice store! Great merchandise. All running gear was 30 off and sweet rack sale coats. Go Golite!