This is a cool store...lots of hats, gloves, coats, shoes, and other clothing items. There is…read moreplenty to choose from and lots of outdoorsy items like flashlights, outdoor chairs, ski equipment, goggles, etc. The prices are a bit high but that's mostly because it's a family owned shop. The people that work there all appeared to be pretty friendly, and they helped us choose a nice coat that looked good and was sufficient for a night of skiing. Much appreciated!

I had coffee here yesterday before my half marathon. The door to get into the place was really…read moreneat. It looked like something out of a medieval castle. The coffee place inside Adventure Bound was cute. It was definitely pricy though. (It was just under $16.) I ordered a mocha and the employee made the foam into a heart shape. I ordered a croissant and it tasted like a plastic children's toy. It definitely doesn't taste like the croissants that I'm used to eating. I've never had macaroons before and they had a 3/$5 "deal." I ordered a chocolate one, a strawberry one, a latte one. I also ordered maple candy, which wasn't bad. I'm not a big fan of this restaurant. If I want coffee before my next Ellicottville Half Marathon, I'll hit up Katy's Cafe instead.

Such a cute coffee shop and dog friendly. Very spacious. Great breakfast food as well.read more

Super cute cafe with sandwiches and pastries from Alpine Bistro. Loved their pulled pork sandwich…read moreand their breakfast biscuits! Spacious seating and plenty of bathrooms.

A great business with everything you need to hit the slopes and to keep you warm. Very helpful…read morefitting our children with skis. Great people and family owned.

Hands down the best ski shop in Ellicottville. The service is amazing, and the employees are kind…read moreand helpful. They have a huge variety of skis, boots, bindings, and other gear. The selection of gear is great for beginners all the way to experts, with cheaper beginner gear as well as more expensive, higher performance expert gear. Their sharpening and waxing services are also great! The City Garage also has the best boot fitting service in the area, all of the employees are extremely knowledgeable about boot fitting and making sure that your boots are comfortable and will perform well. I would highly recommend for this to be the first place you go to in Ellicottville for skiing and winter gear.

Tired of poor customer service at "Chain Stores?" Overwhelmed by poor choices at "Sporting Goods"…read morestores? Have a need for "Real Outdoor Gear?" Gear For Adventure is the place - Quality clothing, footwear, and gear focused on hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, etc. AND locally owned and operated. Great selection, great prices - sales folks are knowledgeable and have thankfully provided recommendations for items that I've greatly enjoyed for years! Take your chances at the chain stores or get the "right item" for your outdoor activity at GFA.

I came here when I was looking for spikes for my hiking shoes. It had been an icy day, and my hike…read morehas been challenging without them. I was able to find what I was looking for a very quickly, I don't know if the pricing is high or not, but they did have exactly what I needed, at a price, I was willing to pay. There is easy parking here.

Oh no! They have been great for years but now, no answer, no signage, no email responses. They have…read moreour kayaks in winter storage. We have no idea when or where we can find them. They had opened a new shop in Mayville last spent but now that space is empty and no signage of where they went! Such nice family and great store but now???

Have called and emailed for weeks to get an ETA for delivery of our stored kayaks spring 2026 -…read morehave yet to receive any correspondence from Mike. We want to get out on the lake but don't have any idea when or if our kayaks will arrive.

When I am in Northern Pennsylvania, I make it a point to stop at sportsman's outlet. They have an…read moreexcellent assortment of firearms, fishing tackle and equipment and outdoor supplies. Their prices are pretty average, but the people they have working there are very knowledgeable and eager to help.

After paying $35 for a firearm transfer four different times in a few months, I recently received a…read moresurprise upon picking up a firearm shipped to Sportsman's. Surprise! Now its $75 for a transfer after it was already in their posession. After purchasing MANY firearms from this store over the years, and many transfers, I can honestly say I wont be back. You can be the judge if that is a fair price or good business.

I read that review about those "Darn Tough" socks and since I've slowly been collecting warm socks…read morefrom outdoor stores this winter as a 'hobby', I decided to visit Aurora Outfitters at last!! I've been itching to check out this store, and I'm really not sure why I never ventured in here sooner. Maybe it just wasn't the right time. This past year my urge to hike has kicked into overdrive and lately I've been all about outdoor activities - so going in here not only cured some boredom, but got me excited for the warmer months and getting back out on the trails. The shop shares a building with another business. Once you go up the steps and into the building, the shop is straight back (and pretty hard to miss with the signs!) This shop is pretty large, with everything and anything to fill your outdoor needs. Tons of apparel with popular outdoor brands like Carhartt, hiking boots, and other useful gear for camping and hiking. You can get snow shoes and chains here for your winter hikes, and there's even some gear for your dog! I only came in here for the socks but I also left with these cool fake "skipping stone" dog toys, and a double sided spoon/fork. Total score! Looking forward to returning in the summer to fulfill more of my hiking needs. P.S. I love my socks. They're stylish and keep my feet warm!

I read a Review of the Day from Hannah K. about "Darn Tough" socks, and it reminded me about those…read moresocks I bought from Aurora Outfitters so long ago. I must have written that review way before I gave myself enough time to decide if I liked the socks or not, but here I am 4 years later and I now EXCLUSIVELY WEAR DARN TOUGH SOCKS. Thank you, Aurora Outfitters, for turning me onto these wonderful socks. Also thank you, past tense me for clairvoyantly deciding to purchase said socks and change my life forever. But most of all, thank you, present me for having the courage to admit I was wrong and seek amends. (And an honorable mention also to Hannah K. for reminding me just how much of an oaf I really am)

This well-stocked store sells everything from rifles to fishing licenses, and all the gear and…read moreprotective clothing you'd need to enjoy your favorite outdoor sport. Very knowledgeable staff who are happy to help (and can direct you to good guides for fishing streams.). It's a great place for gifts for your favorite outdoorsman/woman. Parking on the street; bait vending machine on the sidewalk. There's a second, newer and smaller store in South Wales, near the Bee Spit Meadery on Hwy 16. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Owner and staff very nice and knowledgeable about merchandise. Went in there for fishing lures and…read morefound everything I needed and more. Had a nice conversation with the owner about hunting and fishing. Very nice and for sure knows his stuff. Would recommend and will definitely be going back.

Upon arriving, customers in the parking lot, we're having words due to being blocked in because of…read morethe lack of parking. The young man that assisted me was very kind and patient however, my first day of skiing was painful due to the boot being too tight around my calf area, even leaving bruising. Second day revisit for some assistance and he adjusted the calf portion, but still severe calf cramping, accompanied by bruising and feet pain. Upon investigating, I noticed the tongue area possessed a foreign object behind the padding, causing the issue. And the boots were just poorly fitting. However, the staff was friendly and helpful.

Another local ski shop that did not carry snowboards recommended that I check out the Boardroom…read more Spencer and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and patient. We discussed my skill level, type of riding , etc. . . In order to match me with the right set up. After thoroughly answering all my questions, they had me set up with a brand new board, boots, and bindings in a matter of minutes. Their genuine desire to help me find the right board was very refreshing and a welcomed change from some of the shops that I have walked into where the staff are sometimes rather arrogant. If you are ever near Holiday Valley, do yourself a favor and shop at this store. Ask for Spencer.