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When Customers spend where they live, communities get stronger!

4 REASONS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS

• YOUR COMMUNITY
• For every $100 spent at local small businesses, $68 returns to the community. --Civic Economics
• EMPLOYMENT
• Small businesses employ half of all private sector employees. --Small Business Administration
• THE ECONOMY
• Small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer firms. --Small Business Administration
• LOCAL JOBS
• For every year over the last decade, 60% - 80% of new jobs were generated by small businesses. --Small Business Administration

  Why Shop at A16?
 

• Authentic, high quality gear from the best brands
• Locally headquartered right here in So Cal 55 years ago
• True outdoor specialty shop for mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, climbing and adventure travel
• Expert advice on gear & where to go--including our favorite secret spots!
• Highly-skilled, employee owners who really know their stuff
• Customized boot & pack fitting
   

Have a Hot Cup of Cider on Us!

Come in, relax, have a cup of hot spiced apple cider or Joe and enjoy our unique mountain-shop atmosphere.