Very helpful and equipment was in nice shape. Had a great…read moretime and would rent from him again

Great location. They are located on the bike trail right next to the beach on the grass. This is a…read moremobile location so look for the trailers stocked with kayaks and paddleboards. Great price. 1 1/2 is quite a bit. Kids were done after an hour and a half. The beach slowly gets deeper so you can go out quite a ways before you are over your head so it is great for beginners. If you are experienced you can just paddle around the corner and it gets deeper. Also there is a boat mooring spot out by the buoys and you can paddle out there. Quick and easy transaction. They even gave a brief intro for the kids about turning, balancing, and safety. Definetly coming back when I go to Burlington again!

Very accommodating and friendly. Central location. Great boats and equipment. Easy online…read morereservations. They opened just for me on Mother's Day as I went a bit off-season and it was still chilly. AND I was late. Even then, they were still welcoming and kind. From now on, I won't rent a kayak anywhere else!

We were SO thrilled the weather cooperated with us enough the Saturday of our trip to get out on…read morethe water! We stayed at the High Peaks resort right next door, and their boats weren't out for the season yet - Mirror Lake Boat Rental to the rescue! NOTE: if you are planning to go soon (this review is being written on 4/27/21) this boat rental shop will be VERY DIFFICULT to find. You need to look for the sign I have in my photos that tells you to text the number provided, then follow the dirt path behind the construction to the little desk that will give you instructions. This shop technically does have open hours, but we had to text the owner Greg upon arrival and then waited for him to come down and rent us a boat. In the future, I would recommend just texting before heading down there and meeting him when he's already there. Check out their website for full details of cost and times and such. $30/hour for most of your standard boats, including the fun bikes! We opted for a paddle boat so we could save money and be out on the water together. The hour flew by even though it was a little chilly when the wind blew. Cash only, which is inconvenient but understandable considering this biz is fully outside, and there's an ATM at the resort across the street if you need it. This is a great way to see Mirror Lake from a new vantage point and is TONS of fun. Happy boating!

Arrogant, condescending, and dismissive. Numerous times I've gone here only to be met with an…read moreattitude that made me feel as if it were my privilege to be waited on. I inquired about work on my canoe and was made to wait while the manager caught up with his "bros" Make the trip to Old Forge

We rented a tandem kayak today from ALTO. We had an awesome time. They have lots of options,…read moreincluding bringing you different places. The staff is friendly and helpful.

This is as good as it gets! The location on Lake Elmore is incredible and this was the most…read moreenjoyable paddleboard experience I've ever had. My kids were nervous about trying it for the first time, but the guys were fun, friendly and made them feel super at ease. Now they can't wait to go back! I'd highly recommend paddleboarding on Lake Elmore (they are located on the beach in the Elmore State Park BTW). Gorgeous scenery, awesome service and an all around great day.

We've used Umiak for a variety of services, rentals, purchases, etc and they've been wonderful…read more The entire team at Umiak has always been great. Highly recommend them.

Jake and Emma are fantastic humans, stayed calm and cool through our scary situation…read more I signed up for the 9 mile upper river gorge, rented 2 kayaks. The description mentioned 6 years old and up, So I figured awesome, easy enough for my boyfriend who had never gone kayaking before. There are two rapids that seemed easy enough, but my boyfriend flipped on the first rapid and that kind of set the tone going forward. Getting closer to the second rapid, you could hear the roar of the water, when I could actually see the spot we had to go through, it was cut through large boulders. We where never told to stay to a certain side or that the water level was extremely high. As we got closer to the rapid I could see 3 whirlpools and knew it was going to be trouble for my boyfriend, who was already shaken up at this point. The whirlpool pulled us away from the rapid and towards the boulder, my boat filled with water and dumped me, the multiple whirlpools kept pulling my under trapping me, every time I popped up I could hear my boyfriend screaming for me. We tried to get out and by the whirlpools but there unfortunately was 4 and the current was to strong with the water being to high. I was able to get service and call umiak, I spoke to Emma who stayed cool and calm and Jake showed up like a super hero! We hade to walk up stream and cross the river at a "calmer" spot. Jake grabbed our kayaks and got us to safety once we crossed the river. Jake did mention the river was high and on the verge or requiring a guide, and that we should have gone a certain way around and island to approach the rapid. My boyfriend was shaken up and not willing to go on, understandably. When we got back to our cabin Emma had called to offer us the kayaks at the reservoir. Overall the folks who work at Umiak are fantastic and so caring. Unfortunately we had a really bad time that ended with some trauma, and a sprained finger for my boyfriend, and bruises all over my body. I also understand these are non refundable trips, but I don't feel like I should have to pay the full price for less then a quarter of the experience.

So when you think about Burlington VT the first thing you think of is probably not "surf shop". But…read moreit should be! WND & WVS is a really nice, super well equipped shop located on Pine Street. Take note that their storefront is along the side of the building, not facing the street, so it can be easy to miss. This past weekend I had the most exceptionally excellent experience with WND & WVS. I'm from Montreal and have been trying to get my hands on a OneWheel (an electric board) for the last little while and it turned out that WND & WVS was the closest spot that had one in stock. When I called the shop about a week and a half ago I spoke to an employee who confirmed they had the board I wanted in stock and that it was actually on sale which was awesome. So this weekend I set out on a road trip to Burlington to get my board. When i arrived at WND & WVS I was informed that the model that I was looking to purchase was actually not on sale. The person that I spoke to on the phone had gotten mixed up between two different models of the board when we spoke and the item that I had wanted was actually many hundreds of dollars more expensive than what I had been told over the phone. Yikes! Had I known that I wouldn't have made the trip to Burlington. In the end the shop owner honoured the price that they had given me over the phone and I got my board! Not only did this make my day but it really sets the bar for customer service. These are clearly the type of people that you want to do business with and I strongly recommend WND & WVS for all your surf and related needs. Even though I live in Montreal, I will certainly go out of my way to give these fine folks my business any time that I'm in or near Burlington.

Coolest shop around. Been to some of their paddle board demos and love their branded teesread more

What a great spot for a venue into Burlington! Right on the water and extremely well priced! We…read morehosted my sister in laws baby shower in the large classroom and it was the perfect size for thirty guests. It was nice to have tables and chairs provided, too! John, my contact, was such a lovely man! So easy to work with, albeit a little tough to get ahold of. Email worked best! And don't plan on having alcohol unless you can afford a very pricey (and unfriendly) bar option- that was my one complaint!

I don't want to sound cliched but I've wanted to learn how to sail a boat since I was about 10…read moreyears old and I'm an adult now. I thought it would be awkward and I'd be the oldest or least experienced person in the class but not even close. Everyone is welcomed here. The courses were casual and comfortable and taught me basic skills to get me independently out on the water. And the CSC staff were knowledgeable, friendly, kind, patient, and supportive throughout my experience. And once you've learned how to sail, if you don't have a boat or a place to put one... the rentals and reasonably priced season pass practically guarantee you (and any friends or family you might want to bring along) at least a couple hours a day out on a sailboat (or a kayak or paddleboard if there's no wind lol) for the whole summer. It's hard to beat sailing on beautiful Lake Champlain on a sunny and breezy summer day!! If you've ever wanted to sail but couldn't or were hesitant... it's not too late and this is a great place to do it!

My son and I were up skiing at Whiteface, and decided we wanted to take a day off from the slopes…read moreto do something else and picked ice climbing. We went to EMS, and they hooked us up with one of their guide/instructors on fairly short notice. It was a great day. And our guide/instructor, Derek, was terrific -- patient, good sense of humor, and enthusiastic. It was fun, and I felt like we covered a lot of material. A good experience. Highly recommended.

Rock climbing - WOW! We had a phenomenal experience!…read moreWill, our guide, was first class all the way! He was patient, informative, fun and supportive. Could not have been a better experience for my whole family!

Anne, Rob and niece Bridgette could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Anne, in…read moreparticular, was a fountain of information, advice and expertise (we'll never tie a canoe on our car incorrectly again!). We rented canoes from them twice - first to Raquette Falls and second up the river from their shop...both incredible journeys. We've canoed/kayaked all over the U.S. and I doubt you'll find a better outfitter -- great equipment, very efficient, and delightful people!

Fun place to stop and visit; even better place to shop !!…read moreGreat and friendly staff and loads of "must haves" for one's outside needs and toys desired. Highly recommended for gear, supplies or accurate information.

Had an amazing time kayaking and paddle boarding on Blueberry Lake with Clearwater Sports. Kids had…read morea great time! Super relaxing and exceptional views!

Our family had an amazing kayaking tour with Sean from Clearwater Sports. There were 7 of us…read moreranging in age from 12-72. We all had a wonderful time kayaking in the Winooski. While the river was a little low, Sean was great at pointing out how to navigate. He also kept up with all of us, from the fastest to the slowest (me). Sean was a real hit with the 12 and 14 y/o grandchildren, finding the best swimming spots. He also took lots of photos and sent them to us after the tour. And I have to also mention Asa, our driver. He and Sean were a great team. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a family outing.