Very helpful and equipment was in nice shape. Had a great…read moretime and would rent from him again

Great location. They are located on the bike trail right next to the beach on the grass. This is a…read moremobile location so look for the trailers stocked with kayaks and paddleboards. Great price. 1 1/2 is quite a bit. Kids were done after an hour and a half. The beach slowly gets deeper so you can go out quite a ways before you are over your head so it is great for beginners. If you are experienced you can just paddle around the corner and it gets deeper. Also there is a boat mooring spot out by the buoys and you can paddle out there. Quick and easy transaction. They even gave a brief intro for the kids about turning, balancing, and safety. Definetly coming back when I go to Burlington again!

4 times renting a SUP and guide to swim, caring, wonderful owner Greg, courteous team members, love…read morethis place. Detailed, clear communication.

We were SO thrilled the weather cooperated with us enough the Saturday of our trip to get out on…read morethe water! We stayed at the High Peaks resort right next door, and their boats weren't out for the season yet - Mirror Lake Boat Rental to the rescue! NOTE: if you are planning to go soon (this review is being written on 4/27/21) this boat rental shop will be VERY DIFFICULT to find. You need to look for the sign I have in my photos that tells you to text the number provided, then follow the dirt path behind the construction to the little desk that will give you instructions. This shop technically does have open hours, but we had to text the owner Greg upon arrival and then waited for him to come down and rent us a boat. In the future, I would recommend just texting before heading down there and meeting him when he's already there. Check out their website for full details of cost and times and such. $30/hour for most of your standard boats, including the fun bikes! We opted for a paddle boat so we could save money and be out on the water together. The hour flew by even though it was a little chilly when the wind blew. Cash only, which is inconvenient but understandable considering this biz is fully outside, and there's an ATM at the resort across the street if you need it. This is a great way to see Mirror Lake from a new vantage point and is TONS of fun. Happy boating!

Arrogant, condescending, and dismissive. Numerous times I've gone here only to be met with an…read moreattitude that made me feel as if it were my privilege to be waited on. I inquired about work on my canoe and was made to wait while the manager caught up with his "bros" Make the trip to Old Forge

We rented a tandem kayak today from ALTO. We had an awesome time. They have lots of options,…read moreincluding bringing you different places. The staff is friendly and helpful.

This is as good as it gets! The location on Lake Elmore is incredible and this was the most…read moreenjoyable paddleboard experience I've ever had. My kids were nervous about trying it for the first time, but the guys were fun, friendly and made them feel super at ease. Now they can't wait to go back! I'd highly recommend paddleboarding on Lake Elmore (they are located on the beach in the Elmore State Park BTW). Gorgeous scenery, awesome service and an all around great day.

With State Park still closed for a few more weeks, we were looking for a way to rent kayaks for a…read morefew hours. I emailed Umiak and paid over the phone for a 2pm rental at the Waterbury Reservoir. It was super easy. Perle and his co-workers were extremely helpful and got us in the water just after 2. We had both kayaked before. The boats are in great shape, everything was clean and in good working order. Understandably, the parking area was quite full, but Perle encouraged us to park along the road, making it less challenging to leave later. We had until around 430pm to return the boats, which was helpful because there was a bit of a bottleneck at the boat launch on a Friday afternoon. They took everything back to the shop, saving is a trip! We had a great time, the price was right ($45 x 2 for 2.5 hrs), and we'll love to come back!

TLDR; Really wanted a kayak Umiak advertised. Was worried it would be sold before I could get…read morethere. Was assured no worries. Gave them my credit card info etc. to hold the boat. Arrived as it was leaving with another customer. I was very interested in a kayak Umiak advertised on their website. I called and spoke to Brian on Sunday to confirm it was there. He advised it was there. I explained that I was VERY interested and was concerned it would be sold before I could come see it. I was assured it was fine and not to be concerned. Monday we had a snow storm. I called and spoke to Brian. I explained I was really wanted that kayak and was worried it would be sold before I could get there. I provided Brian with my credit card info etc. and asked if he could consider it SOLD. He took all my info and said he wouldn't charge the card until I got there but that the Kayak was mine. I spoke to another person there Tuesday and explained that, as it was a 14' kayak, I'd like to come with a trailer but couldn't be there until Saturday. I was assured that my name was on that kayak, they had even just wiped it down for me and it would be ready for me Saturday. I explained again that I was concerned about it being sold before I could get there but was assured it was fine. Saturday I arrived just as the kayak I had "purchased" was leaving in the bed of another persons pickup. Brian apologized, said he had messed up, etc. none of which does me any good. A specific trip was made to Stowe. If I'd had any indication I should get there earlier I would have. I'm not sure if this is incompetence or a lack of ethics on their end but unfortunately I, as a consumer, have no recourse but to complain. Maybe someone in the future will be aware that this is not a business that lives up to it's word.

Coolest shop around. Been to some of their paddle board demos and love their branded teesread more

So when you think about Burlington VT the first thing you think of is probably not "surf shop". But…read moreit should be! WND & WVS is a really nice, super well equipped shop located on Pine Street. Take note that their storefront is along the side of the building, not facing the street, so it can be easy to miss. This past weekend I had the most exceptionally excellent experience with WND & WVS. I'm from Montreal and have been trying to get my hands on a OneWheel (an electric board) for the last little while and it turned out that WND & WVS was the closest spot that had one in stock. When I called the shop about a week and a half ago I spoke to an employee who confirmed they had the board I wanted in stock and that it was actually on sale which was awesome. So this weekend I set out on a road trip to Burlington to get my board. When i arrived at WND & WVS I was informed that the model that I was looking to purchase was actually not on sale. The person that I spoke to on the phone had gotten mixed up between two different models of the board when we spoke and the item that I had wanted was actually many hundreds of dollars more expensive than what I had been told over the phone. Yikes! Had I known that I wouldn't have made the trip to Burlington. In the end the shop owner honoured the price that they had given me over the phone and I got my board! Not only did this make my day but it really sets the bar for customer service. These are clearly the type of people that you want to do business with and I strongly recommend WND & WVS for all your surf and related needs. Even though I live in Montreal, I will certainly go out of my way to give these fine folks my business any time that I'm in or near Burlington.

What a great spot for a venue into Burlington! Right on the water and extremely well priced! We…read morehosted my sister in laws baby shower in the large classroom and it was the perfect size for thirty guests. It was nice to have tables and chairs provided, too! John, my contact, was such a lovely man! So easy to work with, albeit a little tough to get ahold of. Email worked best! And don't plan on having alcohol unless you can afford a very pricey (and unfriendly) bar option- that was my one complaint!

I don't want to sound cliched but I've wanted to learn how to sail a boat since I was about 10…read moreyears old and I'm an adult now. I thought it would be awkward and I'd be the oldest or least experienced person in the class but not even close. Everyone is welcomed here. The courses were casual and comfortable and taught me basic skills to get me independently out on the water. And the CSC staff were knowledgeable, friendly, kind, patient, and supportive throughout my experience. And once you've learned how to sail, if you don't have a boat or a place to put one... the rentals and reasonably priced season pass practically guarantee you (and any friends or family you might want to bring along) at least a couple hours a day out on a sailboat (or a kayak or paddleboard if there's no wind lol) for the whole summer. It's hard to beat sailing on beautiful Lake Champlain on a sunny and breezy summer day!! If you've ever wanted to sail but couldn't or were hesitant... it's not too late and this is a great place to do it!

My son and I were up skiing at Whiteface, and decided we wanted to take a day off from the slopes…read moreto do something else and picked ice climbing. We went to EMS, and they hooked us up with one of their guide/instructors on fairly short notice. It was a great day. And our guide/instructor, Derek, was terrific -- patient, good sense of humor, and enthusiastic. It was fun, and I felt like we covered a lot of material. A good experience. Highly recommended.

Rock climbing - WOW! We had a phenomenal experience!…read moreWill, our guide, was first class all the way! He was patient, informative, fun and supportive. Could not have been a better experience for my whole family!

Anne, Rob and niece Bridgette could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Anne, in…read moreparticular, was a fountain of information, advice and expertise (we'll never tie a canoe on our car incorrectly again!). We rented canoes from them twice - first to Raquette Falls and second up the river from their shop...both incredible journeys. We've canoed/kayaked all over the U.S. and I doubt you'll find a better outfitter -- great equipment, very efficient, and delightful people!

Fun place to stop and visit; even better place to shop !!…read moreGreat and friendly staff and loads of "must haves" for one's outside needs and toys desired. Highly recommended for gear, supplies or accurate information.

Had an amazing time kayaking and paddle boarding on Blueberry Lake with Clearwater Sports. Kids had…read morea great time! Super relaxing and exceptional views!

Our family had an amazing kayaking tour with Sean from Clearwater Sports. There were 7 of us…read moreranging in age from 12-72. We all had a wonderful time kayaking in the Winooski. While the river was a little low, Sean was great at pointing out how to navigate. He also kept up with all of us, from the fastest to the slowest (me). Sean was a real hit with the 12 and 14 y/o grandchildren, finding the best swimming spots. He also took lots of photos and sent them to us after the tour. And I have to also mention Asa, our driver. He and Sean were a great team. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a family outing.