Mountain Sports Ltd.

Mountain Sports, Ltd. is a family owned outdoor adventure store located in Bristol, Va since 1981. in Bristol, VA. Alice can tell you. That would be Steve. Bob, Sr.

When toasting the great outdoors, all you have to say is, "Cheers!" Nearly everyone in the region will know you're referring to the Cheers family who, for over 40 years, have set the standard for adventure gear and clothing as owners of Mountain Sports, Ltd. What began as a passion for all things outdoors turned into a profession when Bob, Sr. and Alice were presented with the opportunity to purch

08/29/2024

Time flies when you are having fun, and just like that it seems we are holding on to the last bit of summer here in the Tri-Cities. We sure hope you’ve had a wonderful summer full of playing in the mountains here in Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, as well as wherever else your summer trips have taken you. Though part of us hates to see summer wrapping up, it also excites us for the season ahead, including our annual END OF SUMMER WHAT A BUMMER SALE! This sale starts this Labor Day Weekend and will be your first opportunity to get discounted apparel and gear from summer 2024. That’s right, your favorite brands on sale locally at Mountain Sports Ltd. So whether your weekend plans have you going to the South Holston Lake, hiking at Grayson Highlands, or pedaling on the Mendota Trail, be sure to stop by Mountain Sports Ltd and shop our End of Summer What a Bummer Sale on your way!

Mountain Sports Ltd. Mountain Sports, Ltd. is a family owned outdoor adventure store located in Bristol, Va since 1981.

08/09/2024

Just a reminder that the MSL Gear Swap is going on this Saturday August 10th from 10am to 1pm. This is a great opportunity for folks looking to clear a bit of space on their own gear rack by bringing in used items to sale or for folks looking for a good deal on “new to them” used outdoor gear to buy themselves. We hope to see you Saturday at Mountain Sports Ltd for our annual Gear Swap starting at 10am!

08/07/2024

Select Hoka Footwear on Sale NOW at the shop but you better not drag your feet because these will literally be walking out the front door!

08/05/2024

Do you have a garage full of well loved outdoor gear that hasn’t seen an adventure in a while? Or maybe you’re looking for some “new to you” outdoor gear? Either way, you don’t want to miss the MSL Gear Swap this coming Saturday from 10am to 1pm.

We will have tables set up under our tent for folks to bring their own gear in hopes of finding it a new home, and make some extra bucks. This is one of our favorite events of the summer. Whether you are looking to sale some old gear or in the market for something new, we hope to see you this weekend at the MSL Gear Swap!

Mountain Sports Ltd. Mountain Sports, Ltd. is a family owned outdoor adventure store located in Bristol, Va since 1981.

07/15/2024

Summer time…..and the livin’s easy, Bradley’s on the poppin’ bug with Jimmy C 🎵

07/01/2024

We sure do love this country and take it as a blessing each day for the freedom we have here in America! 🇺🇸 God bless the USA 🇺🇸

Reminder that our 4th of July Sale is going on now to help you celebrate on the SoHo, biking the Creeper, hiking up Flint Mill, or however you celebrate Independence Day! We will be closed on July 4th but hope you will come see us before then!

06/27/2024

If You love the Red, White, and Blue then we have a sale for you! From now till July 4th come get ready to celebrate the birth of America with some major savings at Mountain Sports Ltd. We are marking everything under the tent 50% OFF and all kayaks are 20% OFF until the last firework has popped and the final hotdog has been ate. We thank you for shopping local and hope you will come celebrate the fourth with us at Mountain Sports Ltd!

Mountain Sports Ltd. Mountain Sports, Ltd. is a family owned outdoor adventure store located in Bristol, Va since 1981.

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all you rad dads out there!

06/09/2024

Dads, chances are that they were the ones who taught you to ride a bike, string a fly rod, or how to setup a tent. This Father’s Day come shop local at Mountain Sports Ltd for a gift that will create new memories with Dad.

We are proud to be a mom and pop store, still owned by the founders today. We know how important family is and we will go the distance to find the perfect gift for dad this Father’s Day. Not only that, but we will help you wrap it up for dad too!

As always we can’t thank you enough for shopping local and hope to see you this week at Mountain Sports Ltd!

05/30/2024

The MSL Tent Sale is going strong all week long. Y’all be sure to swing by and take advantage of all the gear and apparel marked 50% Off at Mountain Sports Ltd.

05/23/2024

Tag a friend because you don’t want to be the person who didn’t hear about the 50% OFF Tent Sale going on now at MSL!

Photos from Mountain Sports Ltd.'s post 05/12/2024

Northern Lights shining over the South Holston Lake, something you don’t see every day.

05/09/2024

Shop local this Mother’s Day at Mountain Sports Ltd where we will go the extra mile to make sure your mom gets exactly what she wants for her next adventure! As always we offer free gift wrapping and will be open from 2pm to 5pm on Mother’s Day.

Mountain Sports Ltd. Mountain Sports, Ltd. is a family owned outdoor adventure store located in Bristol, Va since 1981.

05/03/2024

There is just something different about being up at Grayson Highlands where the ponies roam, ramps grow wild, and the maple trees are plugged for syrup. When the morels start popping up in the spring time, you know it’s time to make a trip up to the Highlands. Don’t take it from us though go see the magic for yourself, we know you won’t be disappointed.

04/28/2024

Organic Bouldering Pads are back in stock! Swing by the shop to get some extra foam for spring/summer bouldering at Grayson Highlands State Park!

04/24/2024

Spring fishing is heating up! Just ask Daniel our new fly shop pro. Come on by say hello and talk all things fishy!

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day, the weather is beautiful go celebrate with a hike in the woods!

04/18/2024

Looking for something to do to celebrate Earth Day this weekend? Come join the MSL Crew for some plogging in beautiful downtown Bristol this Saturday April 20th. Plogging is a community and environmentally focused way to exercise where you pick up trash as you walk/run. This event gives us the opportunity to call attention to the importance of recycling, disposing of trash responsibly and not littering, and keeping our Historic Downtown clean. Meet at Machiavelli’s at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. Participants will have two walk/run routes to choose from, each starting in Historic Downtown Bristol, and then branching out to nearby neighborhoods in Tennessee and Virginia. HOKA will provide several shoes to demo during the event, and we will be set up inside the restaurant with HOKA shoes to purchase. The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Green Team will be there to talk about volunteer opportunities at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival coming up September 13-15 in Historic Downtown Bristol. We hope you can make it out and if you have any further questions then feel free to reach out!

04/12/2024

Looks like the weather is going to be beautiful for our inaugural Guided Hike this weekend at Steele Creek Park. We plan on meeting at Rooster Front at 1:00pm and will go on a nature walk until 3:00pm with Biologist and Herpetologist Justin Harris. We do ask that you pre register by calling the store and signing up so we have a head count for this event. If you have any further questions then please don’t hesitate to reach out and if not we will see you Saturday April 13th at Steele Creek Park!

04/03/2024

We are excited to announce that we are going to be offering some Nature Hikes this summer! Join Biologist and Herpetologist Justin Harris as we go hiking at Steele Creek Park on Saturday April 13th. Justin is the owner of White Blaze Outdoors and we are lucky to have him lead the hike and identify local plants and wildlife along the way. Pre-registration is required and we will be limiting the hike in order to preserve the natural experience. Call the store to sign up or if you have any further questions!

04/01/2024

Mark it down, Monday April 1st will forever be the day that the first Musky was caught on the South Holston River. MSL Fly Fishing Guides Jimmy Cheers and Eric Dickinson couldn’t believe what they landed on 7X.

03/30/2024

Happy Easter! The shop will be closed on Sunday March 31st so we can celebrate with friends and family but will be back at it on Monday April 1st.

Photos from Mountain Sports Ltd.'s post 03/21/2024

Spring 2024 Chaco’s are here!!! Tag a friend who needs a new pair for adventures this spring and summer.

Photos from Mountain Sports Ltd.'s post 03/15/2024

If you aren’t racing in to MSL this weekend then what are you even really doing?!? It’s been a busy week at the store with a lot of new summer 2024 apparel and footwear piling in like race fans at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. We will be open all weekend long and hope you will come by before we wave the checkered flag on Sunday!

03/15/2024

⚡️NEW FOOTWEAR AT THE SHOP⚡️
Topo Athletic Running and Hiking Shoes for Men and Women available now at Mountain Sports Ltd.

Topo Athletic footwear is made to help you keep going, keep trying, keep moving. There distinctive fit and feel makes it so you don’t even think about what’s on your feet or the injury that used to plague you. Instead, it’s about losing yourself in the run, taking in the view at the pinnacle of a hike, or simply going about your day in a comfortable pair of shoes. Built for those who get out there every day regardless of weather, speed, energy, or mood. Topo knows the real victory lies in being able to move freely and comfortably again tomorrow. Come try a pair on and see why we are so excited to have them available locally at Mountain Sports Ltd!

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Our Story

When toasting the great outdoors, all you have to say is, "Cheers!" Nearly everyone in the region will know you're referring to the Cheers family who, for 36 years, have set the standard for adventure gear and clothing as owners of Mountain Sports, Ltd. in Bristol, VA.

What began as a passion for all things outdoors turned into a profession when Bob, Sr. and Alice were presented with the opportunity to purchase their favorite sporting goods store in 1981. Now the region's largest outdoor outfitter, Mountain Sports offers only the highest quality, dependable, and functional equipment, outerwear and classic clothing.

Through the years, each family member has settled into their niche and can offer unsurpassed advice and expertise. Need to know what kind of clothes to take to Africa? Alice can tell you. What kind of kayak is best for the river? That would be Steve. What bike do you need for the Creeper Trail? Just ask Bobby. Where's the best place to fly fish in the region? Bob, Sr. doesn't mind sharing. And if you happen to find yourself with a dog biscuit in your pocket, two chocolate Labs and one curly-coated terrier will tell you anything else you need to know.

After cultivating the store into the ultimate destination for outdoor gear and adventure clothing, Bob and Alice retired in early 2006, leaving the Bristol icon in the capable hands of sons Bob, Jr. and Steve who are carrying on their parent's legacy. Although retirement has sent them in pursuit of record catches, smooth slopes and sunny destinations, Bob, Sr. and Alice still find themselves helping out from time to time at the store.

The most valuable item in the Mountain Sports, Ltd. inventory can't be placed in a shopping bag. It's the personal attention to detail and superior customer service that can only come from a family passionate about sharing their love of the outdoors.

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Address


1061 Commonwealth Avenue
Bristol, VA
24201

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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