Since 1974, Appalachian Outdoors has been a staple for adventure enthusiasts seeking the best in camping, hiking, travel, trail running, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, and more. Located in the heart of State College, PA, we take pride in offering a thoughtfully curated selection of high-quality clothing and gear to meet a variety of outdoor needs, and whether you're headed into Rothrock State Forest for your first camping trip or planning a multi-state backpacking trip, you'll find everything that you need to outfit your next adventure. With a team of highly skilled professionals passionate about adventure, Appalachian Outdoors ensures every customer is expertly prepared for their next journey. From mountain trails to snowy slopes, our dedication to exceptional service and top-notch gear makes us the ultimate destination for all of your outdoor pursuits.
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- Alpine Club of Williamsport
- Bloomsburg Univ. Quest Program
- Canoe Club of Centre County
- Central PA Wild Mushroom Club
- Centered Outdoors
- Clearwater Conservancy
- Climbing Conservancy of Central PA
- Keystone Trails Association
- Lila Yoga
- Moshanon Group of the Sierra Club
- Nittany Grotto Caving Club
- Nittany Mountain Bike Association
- Nittany SCUBA Diving Club
- Penn State Orion Program
- Penn State Outing Club
- Ridge and Valleys Outing Club
- Stone Mountain Adventures
- Tussey Mountain Alpine Race Team (TMART)
- Trout Unlimited
- Visit Penn State
Local Outdoor Activities & Events
- Mid State Trail
- Pa Wilds
- Pennsylvania State Forests
- PA State Parks & Forests
- Rails to Trails of Central PA
- Raystown Lake Recreation Area
- Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
- Stone Valley Recreation Area
- Tussey Mountain Ski Area
Ski Mountains
- Tussey Mountain, PA
- Blue Knob, PA
- Hidden Valley, PA
- Seven Springs, PA
- Blue Mountain, PA
- Jack Frost Big Boulder, PA
- Elk Mountain, PA
- Montage Mountain, PA
- Holiday Valley, NY
- Windham, NY
- Gore Mountain, NY
- Snow Shoe, WV
- Okemo, VT
- Mount Snow, VT
- Stratton, VT
- Pico, VT
- Smuggler's Notch, VT
- Stowe, VT
- Jay Peak, VT
- Sugar Bush, VT
- Mad River Glen, VT
- White Fish, MT
- Big Sky, MT
Environmental Statement and Practices
While a large part of our business is to provide customers with quality clothing and gear to safely and comfortably enjoy the outdoors, we recognize the important and unique opportunity that we have to act as stewards in protecting our natural environment. Thus, we feel that through generous support of programs, events and organizations and instituting sustainable business practices that we can serve as a leader in preserving open spaces and reducing our impact on the natural environment.
We are committed to supporting organizations in the local and larger community that preserve open spaces, protect wildlife and their habitats, educate and promote sustainability. Among the organizations that we've supported in the present and past include:
- Clearwater Conservancy
- Mt. Nittany Conservancy
- Beech Creek Watershed
- Trout Unlimited
- Ruffed Grouse Society
- Moshanon Group of the Sierra Club
- Centre Wildlife Care
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- Pennsylvania Chapter of the Wildlife Society
- Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
- Shavers Creek Environmental Center
- Penn State Eco-Action
- Earth Day
- Boy Scouts of America
We believe that getting people outside and active increases their awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Thus, we share our love of the environment by providing and sponsoring events and programs such as:
- Banff Film Festival
- Patagonia Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
- Soles4Souls
- Rothrock Challenge - 30K Trail Race
- Hyner Challenge
- Strides for Nature 6K
- Tussey Mountain Back Trail Race
- Tri Tri Again Backwoods Repeated Trail Triathlon
- Bald Eagle Megatransect
- Penn State Outing Club
- Penn State Orion Program
- Bloomsburg University Quest Program
- On the Fly
- On the Field
- Boy Scout programs
- Tussey Mountain Alpine Racing Team
- Trail Clean-up days
- Events and programs at local state parks.
While selecting our vendors, we consider their business practices, their use of sustainable materials, humanitarian and community outreach and Fair Trade practices. We also take advantage of programs that they offer including:
- Patagonia Common Threads Recycling Program
- PrAna Natural Power Initiative
- Camelbak Innowave Chiller water cooler
- Sterling rope recycling program
- Clothing made of sustainable materials such as organic cotton.
We have implemented green business practices that reduce waste and our energy usage and continually strive to find additional ways to reduce our environmental impact. Among our business practices we:
- Reuse and recycle most of the incoming shipping materials.
- Recycle old merchandise fixtures and office furniture and equipment.
- Recycle all in-store generated trash (paper, plastic, cardboard, etc.)
- Deal with local businesses where possible to help reduce carbon footprint of transporting supplies.
- Adjust business procedures to reduce the amount of paper used.
- Use environmentally friendly cleaning supplies.
- Use energy efficient lighting (fluorescents & compact fluorescents) with environmentally friendly ballasts.
- Turn off lights in areas that aren't being used.
- Limit the use of the air conditioning and heating.
- Give away free reusable poly-pro shopping bags.
- Replaced two HVAC systems with a single energy efficient one.
We thank you for taking the time to read about our store and look forward to serving you online or in-person in State College, PA.