About Us
Who We Are:
Karst Sports specializes in providing quality equipment for caving, rescue, climbing, and various other outdoor activities. While Karst Sports began serving adventurers in 1993, bringing our catalog online as early as 1994, our history runs deeper. We are part of Management Systems and Consultants Inc., a family company established in 1976. For over four decades, our family—spanning three generations—has been committed to this business.
Our Goal: We aim to provide every customer with excellent product service and reliable gear at a competitive price.
Why the Name "Karst"?
"Karst" refers to unique landscapes sculpted by water, often featuring caves and distinct rock formations. Originating from terms describing a limestone plateau in the Dinaric Alps, we adopted the name "Karst" to signify our connection to the environments where activities like caving, rock climbing, paddling, mountain biking, hiking, and wilderness rescue take place.
Visit Us:
We are based in Fairmont, West Virginia. You're welcome to visit our warehouse at 35 Rodeo Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.