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!

These guys know more about bikes, bike gear and how to get your ride dialed in for your needs than…read moreanyone in the area. They have a good selection of the stuff you need and know how to get you the gear you will be itching to use every day. And the best part is they know just as much about winter gear as they do about bikes, so they will keep you amped to get outside year round. They have all the tools any outdoor enthusiast needs to enjoy the Adirondacks and Champlain Valley and all this area has to offer.

From the owner: Viking Ski and Cycle is a sporting goods retailer founded in 1965. We are purveyors of fine skiing…read moreequipment and apparel. Some of our other product offerings include bicycles, snowboards, backcountry skis/gear, cross country skis and snowshoes. We offer ski rentals and have a full repair shop for skis and bicycles on site.

Helpful staff great product selection plus a bunch of cool consignment gear for sweet deals in the…read morebasement!

A really tremendous store. They've got everything outdoor related. Selection is WAY better than…read moresomewhere like REI, and the people that work here really know a lot about the stuff they sell. The prices are usually pretty good too

Major Plowshares is a wonderful Army/Navy surplus store. You can get Mickey Mouse boots, Swedish…read moreArmy pants and German army ponchos. I have been going to this store for years and still don't know what all is there, but Peter normally has what ever it is I need. If you are driving through Saranac Lake stop and take a look. Get some boots and enjoy the River Walk.

I like to stop in once or twice a year, just to see what is new and have a chat with Mr. Wilson…read more Fun place with fun items --- army/navy mostly, but other things. There are various badges, and bumperstickers ..

About the best store for fishing tackle in the Adirondacks. Mike Wallace, the owner has been there…read morefor years. He can help get novices set up, and veteran fishers will appreciate just how helpful he is. Also if You want a fishing guide he has those working with him. He carries Orvis, Douglas, Shimano, and other reliable companies, and has for years! Also a great place to get maps, light boats, clothing, boots, etc.!

Matt was very helpful in teaching me the basics about bow shooting. He helped me choose two…read morereasonably priced bows for Christmas presents. The store is well laid out and located downtown. A valuable asset to the community.

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.

I purchased gift cards for my husband for his birthday to use towards new boots, bindings and skis…read morefor our yearly six-week trip to the ADK's to visit family during the holidays. We worked with two gentlemen during our time at REI, both were fantastic. I wanted to share a specific shout-out to Nieve. Nieve spent substantial time with us to ensure that Paul was in the perfect boot, binding and the right ski for his level. Paul is an exceptional skier, who now lives in the Midwest with me, his average skier wife, after growing up in the ADK's and skiing every winter day of his life, when weather permitted, for 20 years. Nieve also fitted me for boats, bindings and skis too, for good measure, so I can ski with my husband and not be bothered with rentals. Nieve, thank you - you were a joy to work with and my mountain husband, who begrudgingly lives 9-months per year in the Midwest, is now a happy camper again. The Scaps.

REI has really gone downhill. Both their products and their service. I had a terrible experience at…read morethis REI location. The staff collectively assaulted and harassed me verbally for being a service dog user, and for criticizing the decline of REI. It's a leftwing business, which means that the "feelings" of the employees outweigh any and every other consideration. In fact, I asked for contact info to make a complaint, and while one employee was writing it down, another employee came along and tore up the paper! I left the store but had to go back in for something, and 8 store employees were viciously gossiping about me at the checkout area. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM REI EVER AGAIN!

They did a great job with the followup for our trip planning and awesome on the recommendations for…read moreour situation. I thought the questions they asked were thoughtful and helpful. I would recommend them and consider to use them again next time I am in ADK. They had a lot of camping stuff in their shop and everything about renting the canoe and trip was very convenient for our party of 4. Equipment was in good shape. I cannot speak on price point positively (thought was expensive for a day rental, and cancellation policy risky) but I didn't notice any other outfitters offering the same services we were looking for for cheaper. Saranac lakes are beautiful and we had an amazing day!

Nice outfitters! Good selection of canoe/ kayaking equipment, even though the store is small. Staff…read moreare pleasant and knowledgeable.

Spent over $400 on a couple items that I just grabbed off the shelf and did not try on cause I just…read morespent two days in the ER. They did not leave the leather backseat of my truck or even get unfolded yet, before I realized the sticker size was wrong and needed exchanged. I go back to the store 2 days later to exchange for a diff size when I realize there is also a rip in the leg. Like someone cut them while opening the box of clothes. They denied an exchange because a brand new pair of $100+ jeans were already ripped. Not worn, not washed, not unfolded. When you have garbage quality control I think you should keep your mouth shut and eat in and not pin it on a customer who spends thousands a year there on his family at your store. Carhart sucks but atleast they don't treat you like that.

LLBean no longer stands behind their clothes. I've called about continued, systematic quality of…read moretheir polo sleeves. This will be my 5th shirt to go in the trash

Helpful, fine folks at High Peaks. Twice have used them for hikes and they are great. Nice staff…read more Great guides. Recent Pre-Christmas trek to top of Mt Jo with Brendan was a 6-person success, ages 12-59. Previous visit to Avalanche lake with another guide was spectacular. Recommend highly.

Very helpful staff. They have a variety of bike types to rent. Close to the rail trail terminus…read more A god price for an all day rental.