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.

Service was great, price was reasonable, product as described. What really stood out was the team…read morewent above and beyond for us. A special shout out to John and Lee, those two were so helpful, and stayed patient and friendly, even as the day got hotter! The owners are no pressure, knowledgeable and honest.

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.

My boyfriend derives great joy from looking at fishing lures, so we end up here a lot. It's…read morebasically the same experience every time: + the store is clean and organized + there's a bunch of sale & clearance items - several of those items are under signs boasting 75% off, but any of the good stuff has a sticker that denotes priced as marked - employees are almost never on the floor to help if you need something + a polite teen will ring you up downstairs once you've found things on your own The main thing that sticks out to me at this store is the one time we did track down an employee who was stocking to do a price check, she left to find the price and never came back. Not only did she not come back to us, she also just left her half-empty box in the aisle and didn't return to that either. So bizarre. We were there for another 15 or 20 minutes after asking her to check for us and didn't see her anywhere in the store on our way out. Long story short - the store itself is pleasant enough if you know what you need and you're looking for common, mainstream, hobby items. If you need advice or something specific, you might want to try another shop.

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

Bought my first pair of throwing shoes at Moving Shoes over 10 years ago while I was throwing for…read moreLaFollette varsity shot and disc. Since I've gone on to discover some of my favorite running shoes there. They host wonderful runs and community events throughout the year. Hands down my favorite run is the Full Moon 5k that is put on ever July. My family has ran it for years... Great store with very pleasant, knowledgeable staffers. I love the atmosphere and aesthetic of the building as well.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

We had a good experience renting bicycles here. Even though you do have to pay for 24 hours and we…read moreonly use the bikes for three hours, it was worth the $50 per Bicycle. They were in good shape shaped and worked well to do the ride around lake Monona the team was nice to help size us for the proper bike and get us ready to go. They have helmets available if you need one. Clean restroom. It's also a fun and large Bicycle shop which we enjoyed visiting.

Absolutely horrible experience at Machinery Row Bicycles. I spoke with Leo about a bike they had in…read morestock that I wanted to buy my son for his 13th birthday this week. He told me they had the bike in stock and he would hold it for me with a $500 deposit. I told him I was driving 2 hours each way to pick up the bike and was very excited that they had exactly what I was looking for. He assured me that I would be very pleased when I got there. When I got there today, I was SHOCKED to see the condition of the 'new' bike! What a waste of 4 hours and $30 in gas. After making me wait 10 minutes for my deposit to be refunded, they offered to sell me this $2,400 bike for cost ($2,000). I wouldn't pay a penny for it! I rubbed my hand on the frame and the paint chipped off even more! I am livid that I wasn't told about the condition over the phone. Absolutely terrible business!!!

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.