This is one of the best places to buy machines and they do a great job of repairing old machine…read more They also have great prices and I buy most of my equipment from them.

I purchased a 362 Stihl chainsaw at Parkside about 4 years ago. It was a great saw until recently…read more The choke had to be replaced by Parkside this summer. After I got it back I used it for an hour before a metal sound came from the saw and it quit. I brought it back to Parkside again. They called me and said just about everything is bad on the saw and it would cost $300-$400 to fix it. I was reluctant but said yes go ahead and fix it. Yesterday I went to get my chainsaw back. I was charged $625.00. When I asked why this bill was $225 over the max of the verbal estimate, I got an answer that one part was pricey. I believe I should've been informed before the work was done that their verbal estimate was significantly off. I am writing this with hope that if you need to get something done with a piece of equipment at Parkside Supply that you get an estimate on paper, not just a verbal. Thanks, Mary

Ward Lumber provides excellent customer service! Recently, I contacted the Ward and communicated…read morewith Jay Ward about an item that was not stocked. Still, Jay and the Ward team quickly responded, researched where to find the item, and offered to provide the item at a fair price. This type of prompt and quality service is not common these days. Ward is definitely trying to make customers happy. Think of Ward when you have building supply needs.

Best local shop in Tupper Lake. Great food, great service and really nice local merchandiseread more

Such a cute little gift shop and café! It was also located in close proximity to other walkable…read moreshops. We were greeted by the most pleasant ladies at the register. We ordered cold brews, a gf chocolate cake slice and the fluffiest donut. The gf cake was very rich and decadent without being too sweet. The cold brews were smooth and I really enjoyed the pistachio flavor. While we were waiting, we had plenty of fun items to look at in the shop. The shop was also very neat and bright. I enjoyed my visit.

It's pretty small for an EMS. They had basic stuff at reasonable prices for a tourist town. Staff…read morewas friendly, but not well informed on products. We didn't find what we needed, but nice there's one in the area.

I've always had a decent experience at EMS. I have gotten a lot of my winter hiking gear from EMS…read moreand generally venture into the store when I'm in the area to browse around. Most recently, they had a lot of deals extended past Black Friday, but unfortunately most retail coveted items like Kahtoola microspikes were not on sale and still full price at $69.95. The store is multiple levels and the employees have always been friendly at directing me on where to find things. I do wish they carried Darn Tough Socks from Vermont, but they have a different fake-wool sort of sock brand which I don't like as much. I've had to venture to stores like The Mountaineer to find DTS. I've also looked at climbing equipment and harnesses here, but mostly found the pricing not competitive as the climbing gym, so passed on some of the selections. Despite that, I've purchased snacks and always enjoyed browsing from here. I do think EMS products are pretty high quality in general and last a while, so whether you're looking for gear, snowshoe rental, base layers or whatever you may want for some outdoor adventure, definitely check out this spot!

We found many treasures at The Birch Store! There are two levels here and plenty of things to look…read moreat. We ended up getting some blankets, scarves, kitchen wares, and even some chocolate. It's one of those tiny places that packs a lot of stuff into it. The people were friendly, but this isn't a cheap souvenir shop. I spent a lot but got some quality items that I will give out for Christmas gifts. It's worth checking out if you have some time to browse!

This store is well curated and arranged beautifully. They have home goods, some clothing, and a…read moresmall selection of jewelry and beauty items (soaps, lotions, etc). The store has rooms upstairs and downstairs. If you are looking for higher end gift or something pretty for your home, this is a surprising shop to find something special. It definitely feels like a boutique that would be in downtown Saratoga Springs or even NYC, not a country road in the Adirondack region. The staff was friendly but not pushy. My mom and I browsed through, enjoying all the pillows, wall art, kitchen items, and even a kids toys/clothing/decor section. We were able to find a few nice gifts and picked up some soap and lip balm for ourselves.

The spot to go for all of your hiking needs! With options for all season hikiny gear, water…read morefilters, peak patches, bear canisters & more! And yes, they do have a clearance section with some great choices of high quality brands. You know you'll be getting your value out of everything you buy here, because it Is all high quality products from shelf to shelf. The service is usually very helpful and courteous with informative insight on the surrounding area. I have gotten a few patches from here, water proof hiking clothes, bear canister, rain covers & winter hiking pants. It can be a difficult task to leave without spending a few hundred dollars but well worth it!

The day before a 15 mile hike in negative temperatures, we stopped here to rent snow shoes and pick…read moreup a little bit of gear. The employees were very helpful. Snow shoe rental was $15/day and if you drop it off the following day with store open, they only charged us for one day which was great. I also picked up some socks and gloves here. The sock selection is great for winter-y sports sort of stuff and I got some liners as well as hefty mountaineering socks. The mountaineering socks were priced at a premium for $29 for one pair, but they have a lifetime guarantee and I haven't regretted buying them. I've used them outside the hike numerous times during the blustery Buffalo weather where I'm from. I also bought a pair of mittens and man the mittens here were very expensive! The cheapest pair I could find was $89, but they are indeed very warm and hopefully will last me for a very long time with many outdoor winter adventures to be had in said mittens. All in all, the staff at the store was great and honest and didn't try to upsell us on anything we may not need. I'd definitely recommend stopping into the Mountaineer -- some knowledgable staff and great equipment! They also rent hiking boots and crampons!

This was our first time visiting this place, and Meridith was our host and she was phenomenal. She…read moretaught us a lot about candle maintenance and candle making and we definitely left with more knowledge on candles than ever before. Would definitely recommend! Can't wait to pick up our candles and more tomorrow.

I purchased a few things on a recent trip to Lake Placid, including a room spray…read more When I got home and tried to test it out, the nozzle was broken. I emailed Pure Placid around 9PM on a Friday, and by 9AM Saturday they had responded to apologize, and offered to send out a new spray nozzle right away! The staff was friendly & knowledgeable about products, and customer service is next level. I will definitely continue buying from Pure Placid!

Sincerely appreciate Robin Keysor's custom boot fitting with my new 2020 Dalbello Panterra 120 ski…read moreboots. I was expecting pain in my quadriceps and Robin determined I needed to get more forward in my athletic stance. The addition of heal lifts in my boots gets me more forward in my stance. I sincerely appreciate this custom experience. I highly recommend Lake Placid Ski and Board Shop for custom boot fitting. Robin and the good folks who work here can analyze your stance and make adjustments. Thank You! I will be back for years to come. Francis J Monaco MAJ (US ARMY Retired) PSIA Alpine Level 1 Ski Instructor Dry Hill Ski Area, Watertown, NY

The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly! And as a college student, they helped me navigate my…read moreoptions with respect to my budget. Extremely friendly and supportive. Would recommend to anyone.