About Eastern Mountain Sports
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) is a specialty outdoor retailer founded in 1967, offering hiking, camping, climbing, skiing, paddling, and cycling gear from top outdoor brands alongside their own EMS private label. With retail locations in the northeastern US and a comprehensive online store, EMS serves outdoor enthusiasts seeking expert-guided gear selection and quality outdoor equipment.
The retailer carries brands including Arc'teryx, Patagonia, The North Face, Black Diamond, Merrell, Salomon, and MSR alongside their own EMS brand that offers quality outdoor basics at accessible prices. Their staff is known for genuine outdoor expertise—many are active climbers, hikers, and paddlers who use the equipment they sell.
EMS runs significant end-of-season sales, particularly on winter gear in spring and hiking gear in fall. Their Summit Rewards program provides meaningful savings for frequent outdoor gear buyers. Annual gear sales are well-publicized events worth timing major purchases around.
Quick Savings Tips
- Summit Rewards points add up quickly for active outdoor gear buyers
- End-of-season sales offer 40–60% off winter ski and snowshoe gear in spring
- EMS brand products offer solid quality at 20–30% less than name brands in the same category
- Staff expertise is genuine—ask for recommendations on technical gear before buying online
- Year-end clearance events in December/January feature the deepest camping and hiking gear discounts