Some friends and I were in the Rockford area looking to rent skiis. Unfortunately, we arrived too…read morelate in the day to rent. I appreciated that the staff was honest with us instead of taking the sale and having us be unhappy. It also helped that they had the most adorable dog in the world. Stop by!

If you are in the Rockford area and looking to buy or rent some adventure gear, this is the best…read moreplace around! Some friends and I recently took a trip to stay at a cabin in the Rockford area. We had planned to go cross country skiing and found that Rocktown Adventures rents xc skis in the winter. What we had not planned on was how slow we would be at finally leaving the cabin to go pick up the skis. Since they unfortunately don't do reservations for the skis, we called ahead to make sure they had some before heading over. By the time we got there it was already around 3 pm and unbeknownst to us, they close at 5 pm on the weekends. We got started with the rental process only to realize we would have very little time to ski before sundown. After explaining a couple options we had for still getting out on the skis, the staff member ultimately told us it probably wouldn't be worth our money given our time constraints. Instead of staying quiet, taking our money, and letting us have a very short ski trip, the staff member suggested the option that was best for us! He then told us that if we were ever back in town to just give them a call and if they had skis available he'd have them ready for us when we arrived. Not only is the staff knowledgeable and caring but they have an incredible selection of gear. We didn't end up spending any money there, and that is exactly why this was a five star experience!

Very upset that REI would not honor It's one year guarantee.I have been a co-op member for over 20…read moreyears and went in today to return two pair of Hoka shoes where my toes had almost gone through the fabric while walking in them. They would not honor their guarantee because they said there was wear on the soles. That is what happens when you walk in shoes, the soles wear down. Just neighborhood dog walking nothing extreme. They tried to blame me for buying the wrong but I had them fitted at that store and bought from that store less than year ago. I am completely disillusioned with REI as they do not honor their own guarantee.

This rei location has a large selection. They had some clearance areas and I found a nice hydrating…read morebackpack! Pricing varies from low to outrageous, but I feel that's how sporting goods/outdoor gear runs. Cashier was Joey and he explained the membership to me. I decided to join at this time as there were a decent amount of incentives and coupons.

There are a handful of paddle companies in the area, so which is cheaper? They are all the same…read more Trust me I checked. $40 for a minimum of 2 hours rental. So why did I choose Clear Water Outdoor over the others? Because I love technology and the ease of online booking. Gone are the days of actually having to talk to someone! Verbal communication, such a daunting task! Their website is easy to navigate. You pick a day, how many boards you want to rent, pick a time slot and pay. Done and done. When we arrived to the storefront the rental process was pretty seamless. They took my drivers license and walked me over the the park across the lake where 2 boards were ready to go. It is a 5 minute walk from the store to the park BTW. Oh and they have a safe place to store your belongings in the store because there is no where to put it on the beach.

Recently stopped by with my wife while exploring the shops in Lake Geneva. We saw that there was a…read moregreat sale going on inside because they were trying to get rid of all their summer items since fall is in full swing. This store had a lot of break clearance items in the back! They had a great selection of fall apparel and accessories too when you first walk in. It's a popular store, so there was a lot of people here. We saw that the store had changing rooms too. Store was very clean and well organized. Prices here were a bit High. Overall, it was a great store worth checking out.

Hours tend to vary and selections are limited... but this place is indispensable…read more They carry your necessities like bagged ice, firewood, firestarters, batteries, canned goods, and bait. They also have more esoteric offerings like fishing gear, gizmos, and flimsy kids toys. Importantly, they rent our paddle boats, motors boats, kayaks, and canoes. The staff will make sure you have life vests and they haul them out to the water for you. I recommend taking a book and some sandwiches up the Fox River for a few hours, it's the fastest way to leave land behind without owning a boat of your own. Also, in the event you get rained out while camping at the park, Gill's also cook burgers and have a shelter to eat them in. ;)

I bought a big bag of ice for $6.50 paid with debit card. Strangely 5 minutes later I had made a…read more$76.46 fishing license purchase in Kansas. I'm not saying it was this store, but my card had been used in 3 days prior. I'll leave the park next time and go to local bait shop or gas station. disputing charges now.

It seems they do everything they can to avoid accepting coupons…read more This last instance they wouldn't accept an emailed coupon, so I drove home to get a store coupon for less 18%. The only excluded items listed on it were Under Armour, Nike and ammo. At the cashier they rejected the coupon on my yeti purchase. I asked why since it wasn't listed as an exclusion. I was told it also said "additional items" somewhere in the text.

Dunhams has a lot of outdoor and recreation supplies, such as camping, coolers, and hunting…read moremerchandise. They also have athletic supplies, such as sports equipment, NFL, NBA, NHL, shirts and various novelties. A large golfing selection. They have a large selection of pistols, rifles, a shot guns for the hunting/shooting enthusiast. You can even find hunting blinds, kayaks, and portable ice shanty's. I've never seen so many running shoes to select from in any other store. Different styles, and different sports. Definitely a must stop if you are in the area. Prices are a little high, but you can find good sale items. Staff is a bit lacking, and product knowledge is substandard.

A family owned and operated marina. They have always taken care of us. Conveniently located and…read morefull service. Give them a try.

Great marina and customer service! Top choice in the area! Steve and Rhonda run a great business…read moreand work hard to keep their customers happy! Thanks!

Wonderful experience... great customer service and outstanding prices.....the ski and outerwear is…read morequality like Columbia but half the price. Highly recommend checking out this store entire family outer ware.

This place is great - they have a large selection of clothing and shoes/boots for outdoors -…read morehiking, trail running, etc. The prices are very reasonable and the quality is excellent. A big shout out to the manager (Brian) for helping me with hiking footwear. Amazing in every way!

This place is awesome they have everything you need to fix your boat or just add to. I recommend…read morethis place. They're very nice and welcoming and they know their stuff.

A great place! Yesterday I came in for a new propeller to fit my practically new I/O. The young…read moreman (young by my standards!) who helped me at the store was excellent. He took a prop out of the box that was right for my engine and showed me how to fit it with the hub and discussed with me the relative merits of an aluminum versus stainless steel. He knew what he was talking about and I ended up with exactly the prop I needed and some dock line. I felt perfectly confident in his advice and he never tried to up-sell me with things I didn't need. A great person and a great store. Thank you West Marine in Fox Lake! I only wish I had gotten his name.

Are you a professional skier? Are you an amateur skier? Are you an intermediate skier? It doesn't…read morematter here at the board shop they treat you like you are a real person and they were very kind to me while I was here. They do lots of stuff between Evyn helping or fitting with boots and the care after the boots is amazing as well they helped me heat mold them and they even did she work on them for free and I bought bindings here. They are amazing bindings

GREAT SERVICE!... The owner (Jayson) is a great guy and cares about the customers experience..if…read moreyou need skis,boots or apparel this is the place. And conveniently located right in lake Geneva! I walked in intending to get new skis and boots and walked out with a great pair of used skis with bindings which he did not need to do..he could of sold me new skis but he listened and knows when to proactively give suggestions without being pushy and it turns out the used skis were exactly what I wanted! Jayson is a real genuine guy that listens! He has a lot of knowledge and after the purchase of the boots I came back and did a custom fit because of a few pressure points in them which made skiing unbearable..after an hour I had a custom fit on the liners of my boots and they are SO COMFORTABLE NOW. During the whole process he graciously explains what he is doing and the reasons for it which made the whole experience seamless. I love my new skis and boots and I cannot wait to put them to good use. Most ski shops near Chicago or Milwaukee do not offer what board shop has and that is QUALITY Service..and a listening ear. They actually care; which sets them apart and really is "gold standard" for ski shops which is rare. Thank you Jayson you're doing it right!! So happy this is so close to home.

Great bait shop Highly recommend as they seem to have everything that you will need for a day on…read morethe water to fish.

I've been coming here since I was a child with my dad. Many things have not changed, and that's a…read morewonderful thing! Selection has grown over the years as well. The employees are helpful when I visit. I also remember Greg from when I was a boy. He's an awesome guy. I am thankful Triangle is still around.