gear repair AT STURTEVANTS

Good news to those who dread having to replace that sentimental and well-loved ski jacket or tent. Sturtevants now offers service to repair your outdoor gear in the greater Ketchum/Sun Valley area.

The repair center is located upstairs in the main store in Ketchum, however, drop-off is available at the Hailey and Warm Springs locations too.

Sue Baker has years of experience doing repairs for Patagonia and can bring back-to-life any brand of outdoor gear. The new repair center is outfitted with the latest equipment for sewing, seam sealing, snap, and buckle repair and more. A close match can be found with their wide selection of fabrics, zippers, cord locks and webbing and some basic alterations are available as well.

Sturtevant’s mission is to increase the longevity of your jackets, ski wear, tents, packs and sleeping bags. Their philosophy is to extend the life of your gear and keep it in circulation instead of ending up in a landfill.

Children grow fast and it is easy to patch the knees of your child’s ski pants or to fix an expensive jacket to pass it on for many more seasons of play. No matter how hard you or your children are on your clothing, nearly everything is repairable.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised after learning that your gear is not hopelessly ruined when you melt your jacket by the campfire, or your dog chews a hole in your pack or jacket to find that snack you forgot.

Our outdoor playground is rugged and hard on gear, and so is our athletic community. Whether your sport is on the snow, on a bike or hiking, you can come to Sturtevants to tune your boards, bikes and now your soft gear! S

By Bryant Dunn ©2022