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.

I love the i pact Made in America had in our area. Mark Andol was a true visionary. It brought…read moremany tourists buses to the area. Additionally, they supported veteran organizations. They went to great lengths to assure the materials and assembly were also from America. They had a huge variety of items.

I'm a little late to the party, as the Made in America Store is scheduled to close in the near…read morefuture. Everything in the store is 90% off. And granted most of the merchandise is very picked over. However, I was able to score some nice pullover hoodies for only $2.50. Men's hats (lids ) were all going for $.50 each. There was a myriad of ladies golf polos, all at $.50 and mostly in the smaller sizes, and the colors were limited to white or navy blue There were plenty of children's polo shirts, and the colors were pink, white, or navy blue. Again only $.50. I was on the lookout for hoodies for my elementary school boys, and I did find their sizes for only $.50. So if you're adventurous, and you're in the Elma area, you might wanna get over there and see what they got left. But don't wait too long, as the store will be closed for good.

Great variety of selections and they also give a military discount too! We have picked up over the…read moreyears jackets and such, glove liners and more here. During the summer the items are different; you won't see much cold weather gear then, but of course, it'd be silly to see summer gear in Winter. There are many specials throughout the year, and the staff are very helpful and friendly.

We love coming into this location, especially for the savings on quality merchandise. The store is…read morewell appointed, and you have an outstanding manager ( Dustin). He always makes certain that we are well informed about the various promotions. They have an extensive selection of Coats, camping gear, and also the childrens section is looking good. The mall has so much to offer, however this is always our favorite spot. Check them out,you will definitely become a repeat customer.

The amazing staff walked us through the process of transferring and shipping my father's firearms…read moreto our out of state homes after he passed. The staff kind and had patience and compassion with us in a difficult time. I cannot easily state how much the process was easy, and while not painless also not tied up in bureaucracy as I had expected it to be. The young woman who was helping us was incredible (I unfortunately cannot remember her name, and I hate that. I'd really like to call her out by name). The little I looked at the firearms pricing I think they are very competitive, but as a non-New Yorker for the past 38 years, I can't purchase there so I didn't dig in deep. We also picked up a little Camo outfit for our 18Month old grandson while there. Pricing for the work they did was very reasonable, and she made sure we were getting enough insurance in case the unthinkable happened. I cannot say how they improved a horrible moment for us. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

Johnsons was the first store I went into, although they have a small gun selection, they make up…read morefor it with the camaraderie! They have been more than accommodating and extremely helpful. I'm all for supporting the small "mom & pop" stores over the big chains and they make it so much easier to do by always making you feel like you've been a customer for years, even on your first visit. They will always have my business and I will always suggest them as store to shop at even if you don't purchase anything.

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.

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.

A must visit while in Ellicottville. Kim and Miguel have done a stupendous job of bringing in the…read morebest ski equip tuning technology as well as fashionably fabulous winter gear brands to rock the slopes. This summer they have invested a ton of hours moving to a larger location right at the main intersection in the middle of town. The new shop is fresh and edgy, with a separate entrance off Main Street to pick and drop off rentals. You'll run across Pat, Shad and a host of others who have worked at the shop for many seasons, and are certified boot fit experts, as well as knowledgeable in a plethora of many other areas of ski gear fit. The ski/board industry has exploded with so many fresh colors and new technologies with gear, apparel and accessories. Mud, Sweat N Gears hosts a nice selection that you will not find in any of the big box stores around WNY. Black pants are soooo 1990. Spruce up your look, get rid of those ancient rear entry boots and go with the bright green helmet. Plenty of cool threads for the sit-around-the-ski-bar folks too :)

Get your outdoor gear here. Accidentally stumbled in here and quickly realized this place is not…read morefor me. Tons of skiing equipment and clothing. Same for hiking. Lots of staff present when I walked in. Many assisting customers.

My family and I recently stayed at Camp Chautauqua and used Evergreen Outfitters to rent a tandem…read moreKayak and SUP for the day. They helped us pick out a variety of PFDs for our kids ranging from 3-10 yr. Not only is the quality of rentals excellent (better than any kayak/board rental i've ever used) but the staff is extremely friendly and generous! They were able to deliver and pickup our rentals which made things very easy for us. We thoroughly enjoyed going out on the lake several times and were able to take 2 adults and 5 kids out at once with just the tandem and SUP. Would definitely use for future family camping trips!

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???

Went in to look at the spring inventory and walked out with a pickle ball set for 4 for $10. They…read morehave a great selection of outdoor gear. I was impressed by the hiking gear and footwear section. Service was friendly and quick lines.

They do not let sports equipment get in the way of the sports apparel that they sell. If you need…read moreto dress for sports, you're fine. If you want to do sports, maybe look elsewhere.

I had a great experience at this location. I was in a bit of a time crunch and needed to get a roof…read morebox for my car and get it installed. I wish I remembered the name of the employee who educated me on crossbars and roof boxes. He was extremely helpful! He also installed the box to my car and made adjustments for me. When we realized the sunroof was blocked he then took the time to readjust the box. For all the time I took up he was still super nice.

Love this place. Nice casual clothing; good quality. TEI membership get you a yearly bonus based on…read moreyour spending. Great return policy. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable