Snow+Rock Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Evaluating 84 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the customer service, often finding it unresponsive, unhelpful, and difficult to reach. Delivery services were frequently criticized for being delayed, unreliable, or failing to arrive at all, with some orders never received. Reviewers also reported problems with product availability, receiving faulty items, or incorrect orders, leading to frustration and refund issues. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with in-store staff, praising their knowledge and helpfulness, particularly for specialized services like ski boot fitting. Conversely, a few other people felt that some staff members were unhelpful, rude, or lacked expertise during fittings, sometimes resulting in unsuitable product recommendations.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Have tried to call the Chertsey Store multiple times but the call goes unanswered. When people are looking to spend large sums of money on kit this isn’t the level of customer service that inspires p... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My niece was taken on for Christmas but was given very little training despite telling them she was not experienced in retail. The manager was very rude to her in front of customers and referred to he... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Massively disappointed with their service. I ordered goods on the 28th December and as it was indicated delivery date would be 2nd Jan. Received an email saying goods had been delayed. These things... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a bag online with next day delivery. Evri spent a couple of days updating delivery status with the same update. the item was too large and they were arranging a specialist courier. Contacted... See more


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  1. Recreation Center
  2. Hobby Store

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Snow+Rock - Retailer of clothing and equipment for athletics, mountain sports, camping and skiing. Store locations, snow reports, resort guides and online sales.


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2.2

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

545 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish service

Just been to the Chertsy shop to buy a set of skis …. Meet by some who has just started with the store but I needed expert advice so he went find someone to help …. of ALL the people in the store midweek … non were available to help me.
I will not be going back😡

November 20, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. We apologise none of our in-store experts were available to help with your query. We do recommend booking an appointment prior so we can have someone ready for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Trainers - head to runners need

Visited one of the London stores to purchase a pair of trainers from runners need and was really impressed with the staff. My requirements were listened to and I was provided with advice and got no less than 10 pairs of trainers to try on! Customer service was second to none and advice and patience meant I came away with a pair of shoes that I am happy, and most importantly comfortable to run in.

November 16, 2023
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Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again in store soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a first class customer experience..

Always a first class customer experience at the Bluewater store. The staff are on point in their knowledge of mountain sports and are passionate about providing guidance on best product for your needs. Bluewater is my go-to store for climbing/mountain kit and is always a pleasure to stop by and see what's new.

Having BMC (British Mountaineering Council) also enables me to get an additional 15% off, which is always nice.

November 18, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your kind review. We have passed your feedback on to the Bluewater store for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Downstairs

The lady on the counter in the climbing section downstairs was very helpful and very knowledgable when I had any questions

November 12, 2023
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Hi there,

Thank you for your review and feedback! We hope to see you again soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic and efficient customer…

Fantastic and efficient customer service.
The Advisor I spoke to was extremely polite and very helpful. Resolved my query to my complete satisfaction.
Quality of goods received are very good.

November 12, 2023
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Thank you for your review. We have passed on your feedback to the team member who helped with your query. He was delighted to be of assistance!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently attended snow and rock for ski boots

Recently attended snow and rock via booking slot to have new ski boots fitted
Tried several brands and was advised professionally with patience. Friendly knowledgeable staff and price match on boots
Well done to the team

November 3, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again in store soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't have stock? Selling anyway.

Advertise items on their website as "in stock" but don't have and can't get hold of any. Very poor show, wouldn't have wasted time ordering with them if I'd known. Didn't offer any compensation. Hopefully they refund my £300 quickly, so I can shop elsewhere. Avoid this unprofessional shower.

November 3, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. This is a rare occurrence because of stocking logistics. We're sorry to hear your order became Out Of Stock and hope it doesn't happen again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service at the Kensington store

Booked a ski boot fitting at the Kensington store and couldn't be happier with the customer service received. Ian was incredibly knowledgable, thorough and very attentive. Despite having only a 90min slot, Ian stayed with me for four hours, right through his lunch break, determined to help me get exactly what I wanted. Very happy with the service and the result.

October 22, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your kind review. We're happy to hear Ian went above and beyond in our Kensington branch to assist you. We hope to see you in there again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They seemed to have lost £667.55 of returned items.

Updated (see below)
I am so so anxious, havent been able to sleep.
I ordered 8 coats, and returned 7 via DPD the next day.
The package has been returned and only 2 items have been logged as returned.
Ive contacted via phone, email and whatsapp, all they can tell me is to wait 7-10 days for the refund to be processed. But they are not accepting that something must have gone wrong because I have already received a refund for the two items recorded as returned. There is no sign of the other coats.
I have no idea how this has happened as they are all in the same package.

Whatsapp told me it was because different brands are recorded separately, but there were "twin" items in the package to the two items that were acknowledged and refunded already.

I thought I had done due diligence by emailing ahead of my order to check the returns processed and had been reassured of the cost and process. But something has gone wrong and I cannot see it being rectified.
My order number is 15859922.
I was expecting a refund of £951.55 but have only received £284. Therefore I am still £667.55 out of pocket

Update (30/10/23)
After learning that I had only 2 more days to file a claim with DPD for "losing" five items from the package, I tried to begin this process but DPD explained that since I used the Snow+Rock returns portal, they would have to request the investigation

So I called Snow+Rock again, nervous after the rude and dismissive response of last week. Thankfully the agent Tracy treated me with respect, professionalism and integrity, she was sympathetic and understanding of why I was so anxious about the missing items.
She filed a new ticket for their returns team (not sure why this wasn't done last week) and somehow the items were processed within hours.
Much anxiety and frustration would have been saved if the full returns process had been completed and I had been helped by Tracy last week. I am so grateful to her. I will definitely avoid ordering from Snow+Rock in future due to the distress I've been through all weekend wondering how I'll manage without the £650+ that I feared was lost or stolen.

Update
06/11/23
Another week has passed now - although Snow and Rock acknowledged the receipt of all items and "processed the refund" according to their email, I am yet to have been refunded any more than the initial £279 refunded for the first two items processed. I have e-mailed them today to chase

Update 13/11
Have spoken to Cs again, apologised but can't tell me why the refund has not reached my account 😭

Update
After pursuing a PayPal dispute the full refund was processed. This was authorized by PayPal not Snow+Rock

October 26, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. As the Customer Service team have confirmed numerous times, the refund can take up to 10 working from the date of delivery to be fully processed. Please await this confirmed timeframe before contacting us again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Made an appointment to select skis

Made an appointment to select skis. W as specific about needs. Told I would see Mike in Covent Garden. Wasn't there. Johanna waffled about this and that, we don't have skis, but they wasted my trip.

Five staff and no customer in the shop but they were too busy talking with one another to bother.

September 26, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for review. We understand one of our team has been in touch with you to log this situation with the store. We apologise for all the inconvenience caused during this time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big expensive brands for a bargain!

Ordered a few backpacking equipments from Snow+Rock, they were delivered promptly and all in pristine condition. They always have great deals, too! Big expensive brands for a bargain.

March 1, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your kind review. We hope you enjoy using your equipment!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cancelled my order for no good reason

Cancelled my order for no good reason. Really annoys me when companies don't honour your order.

Edit to reply: Response just confirms my original review.."discrepancy with the product"..what does that even mean. And why is the exact same product for sale still? Lies, lies, lies.

August 21, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. We apologise for the inconvenience caused as we had to cancel your order due to a discrepancy with the product.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ski boot fitting

Went for a ski boot fitting and James H who did it was super helpful and honest, although they didn’t have my size he did show me what would be the best option for the best price

August 6, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your kind review. James and our in-store experts are always happy to help!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless company

Useless company. Cancel orders without informing customers.
Always trying to pass the blame. Unhelpful staff. Won’t buy from them again. Wouldn’t recommend.

August 5, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. We have attempted to contact you regarding this to get more information to resolve this situation, however, we have had no response. Please contact our Customer Service team at your earliest convenience to be advised further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

New but used….

I recently purchased a jacket from the Snow + Rock online store and upon opening it looking in the one zipped pocket was an old slip that had been through the wash!

Shocked to know that retailers are repackaging returned and used items and selling them as new stock!

Careful what you buy here as it may have been worn already!!

August 4, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your kind review. We do sincerely apologise that your order was received with something in its pocket. We have followed up on your case and taken action to improve our processes.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Missing Package - £245 Lost!!!!

Would have given no stars if able to! Placed an order to be delivered through DPD, who had historical information that I had a 'safe place' - that being in our gas box or under a large flower pot at our back door. neither of these places were used, with the package being left outside our back door - clearly photographed. Snow and Rock said they were happy for DPD to close the case as the package was left in my 'safe place' - NO IT WASN'T. I have lost £245 with no help from Snow and Rock to resolve and DPD saying they've closed the case!! Won't be using Snow and Rock again.

May 6, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. We have attempted to contact you regarding this to get more information to resolve this situation, however we have had no response. Please contact our Customer Service team at your earliest convenience to be advised further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've lost £540 !!!!

I have ordered a board , never stated that I want it to be delivered somewhere else than my address , parcel force left it somewhere as no one lives at the address snow + rock shop gave me. Oh and also I got an email from your store saying now I need to sort it out myself. Wow , never seen such a rude customer service . I paid £540 for board and never received it. Absolutely disgusting

February 21, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. We have attempted to contact you regarding this to get more information to resolve this situation, however we have had no response. Please contact our Customer Service team at your earliest convenience to be advised further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with the climbing…

Very disappointed with the climbing stock that is available, seems fine if you are entry level but for experienced small woman nothing available. Very poor stock. Staff in store are aware of this but unable to help as it seems its deemed by head office what is stocked. I've been trying for 6 months to purchase harness or shoes my size with vouchers.

April 23, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

London Monument store - appalling service!

Went into the London Monument store to buy a hat and gloves, to keep warm in the very cold April weather! I'm an trail Ultra runner participating in winter events, so have a good knowledge of brands and kit. I chose a Rab hat at £20 and pair of Icebreaker Merino glove liners at £27, which are always usefuls. I was then charged £50! I pointed this out to the cashier, who said they can charge more than it says on the ticket! I pointed out that is false advertising. The cashier then went into a long boring explanation and I could contact customer services to verify she was right. I then asked for a refund, at which point she said she would credit me the difference of £2! I scoffed and pointed out that the difference was £3, she took that as offensive and told me not to be rude! I did get a £3 credit, not yet showing in my account.
I later checked on Citizens Advice, businesses can charge more than on the label but only if they point this out before taking payment. However, if they take payment without making you aware of the price difference, they are obliged to credit you the difference.
Overall the most pathetic shopping experience I've had. Snow and Rock need to improve their staff training and ensure products are correctly priced!
Buy lots of outdoor kit, never been into a Snow and Rock before, might occasionally use Cotswold Outdoors but they are not always competitively priced, won't now use either in the future.

April 21, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for your review. We have attempted to contact you regarding this to get more information to resolve this situation, however, we have had no response. Please contact our Customer Service team at your earliest convenience to be advised further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exeter store

Exeter store - went in after the gym for some nutrition snacks had loads to choose from. Staff very helpful at the till. Will be back.

March 31, 2023
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Reply from Snow+Rock

Thank you for letting us know, we will share this with the store. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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