This is more of a review of Marmot than of Fontana Sports. I bought my first Marmot down jacket…read morehere, and it lasted almost twenty years before the zipper broke. It kept me so warm and toasty in the brutal upper Midwest winters. I discovered the Marmot brand here in the 1990s. Back in the 1990s, Patagonia was not considered as "technical" and as bougie as Marmot and The North Face. Arcteryx either didn't exist or was an obscure brand almost thirty years ago. Now, Patagonia and Arcteryx are off-the-charts insanely priced. Marmot and The North Face are considered "value" brands. In any case, I still buy Marmot; it's better quality and far better value than Patagonia because: 1. Higher down fill power and 2. Higher down fill weight I recently bought a 700-fill down parka from Marmot with 220 grams of down for far less money than a 600-fill down parka with 150 grams of down from Patagonia. I was cold in the Patagonia parka, and it was horribly expensive. I had to return. I also bought coats from Eddie Bauer and from L.L. Bean. Nowhere nearly as warm as Marmot. The Marmot down parka that I recently bought is called the Montreaux Coat, and I've yet to find a warmer coat at such a great price point. It hits my knee, although it's supposed to hit my calf, so that's a bit misleading on their website. It's closer to parka length than coat length. I like that when the zipper broke after almost twenty years of owning my first Marmot down jacket, I called Marmot's Customer Service, they sent me a shipping label, and they said that they would gladly repair the zipper for me, for free. When they couldn't repair the zipper, they just sent me a new Marmot down jacket. So, I wore that complimentary replacement jacket for another ten years before finally buying the Montreaux coat this year almost thirty years after buying my first Marmot down jacket from Fontana Sports.

i still miss the west side store! Every day!!!!! Wonderful store! Ski tuning was wonderful!read more

I've been to Sierra Trading Post a number of times before. To me, it feels like the TJ Maxx of…read moreathletic gear, outdoor equipment, and pet supplies. They have an excellent selection of clothing for people of all ages and sizes. They also have a really extensive selection of items for dogs, but not so much for cats. What's with that?! On this trip, we picked up a 15-lb dumbbell and a couple of clothing items.

I love shopping at Sierra. They have great brands and great prices. The store is clean and well…read moreorganized. I especially love looking at the pet and home sections. So much to look at in the store. I always walk away with at least a few items (clothes, homegoods, pet supplies, etc.). The staff is friendly and the check out line moved quickly. Great to know dogs are allowed in the store.

Have worked with Dave and the team over several years and they are great to work with. Best…read moreexperience of any rv dealers in the area. Only dealer I will work with.

I wouldn't go anywhere else. Honest, up front great service. Very pleased with the service work…read morethey did on my rig.

The check out was easy and smooth. The cashier was helpful. The store had a good selection…read more And I got one thing. We had just gone in to look. And found something we needed. Good staff and good inventory

Shout out to Josh for helping us check out! He's a great salesman and is super sweet. This Dick's…read moreis well stocked and very clean.

Such a great local store! I stopped by to get new shoes for a race and they were able to watch my…read moregait and help me find the perfect shoe to fit my needs. Very helpful staff! They had discounted section, clothing, gels, and various running gear. They also have a fun and inclusive run club! I highly recommend!

There's a dude who works at this place named Devan and he is a literal encyclopedia when it comes…read moreto running shoes. He used to work in medical rehab so you can ask him all of your injury questions too. I've tried almost every running shoe and he sold me on some extremely comfortable pumas that felt like exactly what I was looking for. I am so happy with them and I hope Devan gets the recognition he deserves because he nailed it!!!!

Great selection of outdoor items from clothes, kayaks, camping gear, etc. The price point is high,…read morebut great quality items. The staff is friendly and helpful. I was specifically looking for a Stanley or Yeti that wasn't too big. Unfortunately, they only had larger versions of what I was looking for. Still a great store for outdoor needs.

The LL Bean by Hilldale shopping center has two entrances. One in the main shopping strip, by the…read moreuniversity bookstore, and the ather around back, with loads of parking. They have a good selection of outdoor clothes and gear, at surprisingly reasonable prices. What really impressed me were their hiking shoes selection though. Better hiking shoe selection than the REI we have. Where REI had a couple options for men's hiking shoes, LL Bean had 6+. The best part of the experience was Alex, who helped us find the right shoes for us. She was very knowledgeable in each shoe type, knowing customers preferred and disliked about each shoe, and even knowing about how the companies changed their styles! I described an issue I was feeling, and she knew why I was having that issue (loose heel feeling), and what brand would better suit my needs. Left extremely happy with my purchase! Thanks Alex!

Excellent customer service. Patient, knowledgeable, and kind. Picked up a little hatchet and some…read moreexcellently priced sale items. Love this store

Had a great time kayaking on lake Monona. It was super easy…read moreto book & pay online. They sanitized the paddles and life vests and everything & it's easy to socially distance on the lake. Will definitely be renting from them again!

Dorn Outdoor Pro Shop is a locally owned retailer offering hunting and fishing supplies. This is…read moredownstairs from the hardware store with a separate outside entrance. This strip of shops faces the Beltline/frontage road but is at an easy exit so convenient to anywhere. Easy to stop in on your way to your destination. Easy parking. I have been here as the "plus one" with the boyfriend picking up bait, line, and lures. There seems to be enough in stock to keep the guy intrigued. There seems to be a couple guys working the shop at any one time. Some are experienced sportsmen and sometimes a high school kid on his first job. All that to say, there is probably someone here to give you advice or talk shop if that's your thing. I like that they've got pics of guys and their catches up, involvement in community events like tourney sponsorships, and attention paid to keeping youth in the sports. Following the Facebook page, you'll see featured items from fresh bait updates to $400 equipment. I do believe they sell fishing licenses here. I haven't been here alone as a woman novice in these sports but I have asked a question or two on my own and felt comfortable.

I've been a customer for twenty years or more. I've bought all my bikes here and come here for…read moreservicing. Always get treated well. Bikes last and hold together. Repairs are accomplished while consulting and advising me so I get the best equipment I can afford. Also I get informed about what to expect in the near and long term so I can do preventive maintenance. In particular I have to mention Derek, a person in the service department of machinery row bicycles in Madison Wi. A great diagnostician, advisor and technician. The best in the business as far as I'm concerned.

Recently dropped off two bikes here to have them serviced. Jake helped me with the drop off. He did…read morea quick check of the bikes to see if there was anything major that needed attention. It looks like John and Jesse were the techs that worked on the bikes. Both were done wonderfully and they look and feel like new again! I've bought bikes, have had bikes serviced, and have bought accessories from here and it is always a pleasant experience!! Keep up the good work!

This store is such a hidden gem. They have some amazing outdoor and athletic gear, which many times…read moreis only available online. They have a giant sales room with some amazing deals and a huge selection. We got some super comfortable sweaters and smart wool shirts for a great price. The staff is helpful and kind as well. Would highly recommend checking them out if you need some outdoor gear or are in the area

Always greeted with a smile! Great downtown store with a large selection of clothing, shoes, gifts…read moreetc. Even have Berks, sunscreen, trial maps. They got it all.