Norpine Mountain Sports

I came to Norpine needing help with selecting size 13 expert ski boots late in the ski season. This is no easy task in San Diego and the big chain outfitters don’t have the selection or knowledge to custom fit the way Jim at Norpine does. Jim is a true ‘old school’ purveyor of ski goods with a vast knowledge of the industry from his decades of experience. He offers expert personalized customer service in a small boutique shop that he runs himself. I’m grateful I found Norpine and received a first class pair of new boots and fitting from Jim. His life experiences working in the industry and perspectives on equipment manufacturers are also interesting if you’re into that sort of thing like I am. Support this great small business!

Jim is the man with the plan for getting your ski gear set for backcountry! He was also able to provide a great recommendation for getting my Tyolia bindings mounted in a hurry.

I have shopped at Norpine for at least 20 years and used to recommend the shop. The last two purchases have been a disaster, first was the xc touring Atomic skis that would not grip, Jim said that an expert could make them work but that was not the case. They went to ebay. He would not take them back for any deal even at a reduced rate or trade, and got surly, they were junk (and not made anymore). And I have been backcountry skiing since 1982. I went with a Fischer 89 ski, great performance. Next were the Garmont NNN BC boots, also turned out to be not the dream he said they were. After a couple of seasons they are going on ebay. My new Fischer boots are waaaaay better. The Garmonts arent made anymore and are a poor fitting boot. The heel area space is big enough for two feet, a poor boot. My comment is that the equipment i was sold was off-​brands and of a poor quality. Be careful that all the talking doesnt lead you to a weak purchase.

Top notch products and service, and he is a good guy.

Norpine Mountain Sports is one of a kind. There is no place like it. With the ski season and a trip to Utah planned, I wanted to finally invest in a pair of skis as opposed to renting as usual. I looked around and found the usual sporting goods stores and lucky me discovered Norpine on Unilocal.I called over and spoke to the owner, Jim Foxworthy, and could immediately tell that he was a genuine guy that knew his stuff. I took a trip down to checkout the store and found that he was very knowledgeable and carries fantastic merchandise with reasonable price tags. I was lucky and caught Garmont boots and Atomic skis on sale. Jim informed me on all the ins and outs of different models and allowed me to make an informed decision on these purchases that hopefully will last me a lifetime.
I am ecstatic with the renewed passion for the snow and more so that I’ve found an informative, trustworthy store for mountain sports. Every time I visit the store there is bound to be great conversation discussing not only mountain sports, but cars and anything really. Do not hesitate and check out the store. I wholeheartedly recommend it and support Jim! You won’t be disappointed.

Norpine is the only resource for backcountry ski gear in San Diego. The owner, Jim Foxworthy is very knowledgable. Support his little shop.

Norpine is a gem of a ski shop in San Diego. If you are looking for back country, tele, or AT this is the place to go. Jimmy is great! He’s highly knowledgeable and will work with you to get what you need. Some people have said he’s opinionated. No kidding? If you have as much experience as he does you are going to have opinions. Its your decision as the customer whether you think those opinions are the right ones. So far, he’s been right on target with my gear. He’s also very accommodating! If I didn’t have a real job I’d hang out in his shop and talk back country all day.