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Outdoor Stores
There’s a crazy number of outdoor outfitters in the Burlington area. After your first winter, it will make perfect sense.
Alpine Shop
- 1184 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT, 05495
- 802-862-2714
This family-owned sports and fitness shop offers year-long ski leasing — and it looks like a Swiss ski chalet. They have a second store in Middlebury.
Burton Flagship Store
- 80 Industrial Parkway, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-660-3200
Located inside Burton’s international headquarters in Burlington, this is the spot for snowboard gear and Burton apparel. Check out the Board Museum, and keep your eyes open for owner Jake.
Climb High
- 191 Bank Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-865-0900
Swiss manufacturer Mammut owns this downtown skiing, climbing and hiking shop. You’ll find a wide selection of gear and apparel here.
Eastern Mountain Sports
- 100 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT, 05403
- 802-864-0473
- http://www.ems.com
No gear? No problem. Ask about rentals — they lease kayaks, snowshoes, sleeping bags and more. College students with a student ID receive a 15% discount.
North Star Sports
- 100 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-863-3832
Don’t know anything about assembling and tuning up a new bike? North Star will help you get your ride on.
Old Spokes Home
- 322 N Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-863-4475
- http://www.oldspokeshome.com
Looking for a vintage ride? Old Spokes tunes anything with two wheels, including old bikes.
This is the place to go if you’re looking for a good deal. OGE carries discounted new merch and re-usable gear.
Ridin' High
- 2 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-658-6187
Skaters and longboarders stock up at this small, corner shop.
Skirack
- 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 800-882-4530
- http://www.skirack.com
Skaters and longboarders stock up at this small, corner shop.
The North Face Store @ KL Sport
- 210 College Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-860-4600
Locally owned and operated by KL Sport, this authorized North Face Summit Dealer is a one-stop shop for your outdoor gear needs — it’s also the largest one in Vermont.