My family and I have always gone to Alpine Haus for all of our ski boots, poles, helmets, and skis…read more We love their customer service, great prices, and the variety of services that they offer. Regardless if you would like to rent, buy new gear, or buy used gear, I recommend you come here before you go anywhere else. A major tip- If you're looking to rent for the entire season, do not wait until peak season because they will likely be out of many rentals by then. Be sure to start the process of renting your skis earlier in the season. However, even if they're out of rentals, they have phenomenal sales on a lot of their ski equipment and it may be a better investment for you to buy from them. I can't stress how friendly, patient, knowledgeable and helpful the staff is. They're very thorough and helpful with all of their services. Highly recommend!

Stopped in on a Saturday to look for new ski boots for my husband. They were really busy, but the…read morestaff was so friendly & courteous. I watched as the staff interacted with young children, older adults & middle aged customers. They were all so patient and helpful to the individual needs of each customer. You could tell the employees truly enjoyed working there. They had a great variety - something for everyone from high end to beginner. Their pricing was competitive & several discounts on older models.

We drove up to Massachusetts to rent a snowboard for my daughter. Unfortunately, the place we…read moreoriginally planned to visit was closed due to the the big E. However, we found another store nearby and decided to check it out. They were having a sale and were offering discounts on last year's products. We spoke with a gentleman on the second floor who helped us find the right snowboard, bindings, and boots while staying within our budget. We were able to walk away with everything we needed at a reasonable price, and my daughter is very happy with her new gear!

They don't stand by their equipment. Rented skis for the…read moreseason that were defective - one ski literally split lengthwise. I could see inside that it was being held together by glue, and was probably unsafe to use in the first place. My family was on vacation so we were forced to buy a used pair for my son so that his trip wasn't ruined. When I returned the skis the store refused to refund any of our money, gave me an attitude, and blamed it on my beginner-skier son. Do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere.

Great customer service at both locations. These shops give true meaning and value to the phrase…read more"shop local". They listen to your request and use their experience to suggest the gear that's right for you. I was an internet "expert" on ski gear which means I knew almost nothing after being away from the sport for 20 years. Scott steered me to the appropriate gear for me that has allowed me to chase the grand kids down the slopes. I can't catch them but I am out there with them. Thank you Ski Haus.

Scott, and everyone at the Ski Haus in Longmeadow are the best! this is our first renting…read moresnowboarding equipment for my son and they have been so great to work with! They were patient in getting him sized and while we selected the gear my son wanted. they were very cordial, like we knew them forever! we recently had a problem with a piece of the equipment and Scott was very helpful over the phone and suggested we come in with the piece. he took care of us upon arrival and we were back ready for the slopes in no time! I highly recommend the Ski Haus!

Disappointed that I have to post this but my husband and I have had our skis tuned at Fatty's for…read moreyears. Unfortunately, the tune up on our skis this year was horrible. We are advanced skiers and on our first day out skiing, we found out pretty quick that our skis were railed. We could barely control them and ended up running to a tuneup store near the resort to have them checked. They could immediately see the poor tuneup on our skis and were told that we were lucky we didn't get hurt as a result. Our skis were great after the second tune up. Guess we'll be going elsewhere.

Cannot day enough good things about the owners of this place. Sure you can pick up ski stuff on…read moreline or a big box place but they spend the time to fit you with skis. This is the type of personalized caring service that you crave. We've used them for years for season leases too. Great prices and good quality equipment. If you're anywhere in the area, use these guys and help support local businesses.

This review is for the new Longmeadow locattion…read more A friendly local shop, solid service, and a welcome addition to our Shaker Road Shopping Plaza Colorado Bike & Ski on Shaker Road Stopped into Colorado Bike & Ski, right where Armata's Market used to be on Shaker Road, and the experience was excellent. This was my second visit, and both times the staff took good care of me. During their soft opening, they tuned up our bicycles and did quality work at a fair price. This week, I needed a few pedal bolts loosened to make bike transport easier. They had me stop in, fixed it quickly, and sent me on my way. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They showed me some impressive new bikes, including cool electric models and one with eye-catching balloon tires. This time of year, the focus is clearly skis. They had plenty of ski gear and cold-weather clothing on display, ready for winter. I missed the grand opening, but the service won me over anyway. Colorado Bike & Ski 901 Shaker Rd, Longmeadow Old news, but still worth saying: welcome to town.

I recently ordered a new pair of Blizzard Rustler 10 skis, and this shop was absolutely fantastic…read moreto work with. They took the time to answer all of my questions, made sure my bindings were set up correctly, and really went the extra mile when they found out I had an upcoming ski trip. They had everything mounted and shipped out the very next day so I'd have them in time--service like that is hard to find. Communication was excellent, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. Awesome shop, awesome people, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. Highly recommend!

Strands has quality products with expert staff. Local owned shop since the 1930's so what you loose…read moreout on price compared to online shopping is worth the history and expertise in my opinion. Highly recommend.

Always have what the kids and I need for ski season! Friendly, affordable, and fast turnaround.read more

Needed new ski boots, was able to get fitted on the first pair that I tried on. Greatly appreciate…read morethe staff over the years assisting with my yearly ski needs as well as tuneup. Not the prettiest building from the outside, so don't let that fool you from stopping in.

I 100% do not recommend this place whatsoever. Every single time I go during their hours of…read moreoperation they are always locked and always close not a single car in the parking lot. I needed a tuneup on my skis and I went literally just right now I even made a video and I posted it up on Instagram and my Facebook and on Snapchat about it. These guys are such liars. They always say they're open but they're never open. That's completely false advertisement. I do not recommend a place whatsoever.

Great shop knowledgeable and helpful staff. Owner is the best…read more Will buy at no other shop!

Excellent service. Purchased a set of skis and also rented skis. They are knowledgeable and took…read moretime to answer my questions even when it was a busy sale weekend.

I was really happy to find out that there is an Eastern Mountain Sports in Connecticut. It was…read morereally popular some years ago when they had so many stores. Right now this is the only store in Connecticut, but one of the workers there told me that they're opening another one in Manchester, Connecticut. That's great! It's an awesome store. This store is right next to Bob's. One of the workers told me that the owner owns both stores. The Bob's side has the toilets. The workers are helpful. There's a good selection of outdoors stuff. You can become a member for free, and you get money back and coupons. There were already some Black Friday deals out. They had a sign that you can rent stuff too. Great store!

EMS is one of the few remaining store fronts to get good quality hiking gear. I recently purchased…read morea new pair of boots in preparation for hiking the White Mtns and the staff was helpful, knowledgeable, and they had my size in stock. Refund policy was clearly explained and I spent a couple days wearing my boots indoors only as they mentioned. Thanks for being such a dependable supplier of outdoor equipment!

On a recent visit, was very impressed w all the flags commemorating the upcoming Memorial Day…read more Flags by the front entrance and lining the island approaching the front. Cabela's also is a fun place to visit with lots of stuffed animals in the center on a giant mound. Other cool displays of animals and fish found throughout the store, including a giant aquarium. One of the must-sees, at least for me, is the shotgun "museum" on the 2nd floor. Vintage shotguns, as well as rifles and pistols, on display (and for sale, at a price). Something for everyone in the store. I'm a big fan. 4 stars

One of my favorite places to visit when passing thru town. This outdoor store has just about…read moreeverything you need to get out and enjoy the outdoors.