Eastern Mountain Sports: Northeast Outdoor Outfitter Since 1967
Eastern Mountain Sports: Northeast Outdoor Outfitter Since 1967
Peterborough, New Hampshire is where Eastern Mountain Sports opened its doors in 1967, and the White Mountains looming nearby explain the choice — technical climbing was the founding specialty, and the hills above the Connecticut River valley already had an active climbing community that needed properly calibrated gear. From that specialist origin the company grew over nearly six decades into a full-spectrum outdoor retailer, and the catalog available today at https://ems.com reflects that long arc: climbing hardware remains a cornerstone product line, now joined by hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, paddling, and trail-running categories added as the customer base broadened.
What distinguishes Eastern Mountain Sports from national-chain sporting goods retailers is the regional specificity built into its product selection. The White Mountains customer base that formed during the company's early years brought exacting requirements — hardware rated for icy rock, layering suited to the shoulder-season temperature swings common across the Northeast, and footwear able to handle long approach trails under load. Those benchmarks continue to shape what Eastern Mountain Sports carries at https://ems.com, where the assortment is curated against conditions that Northeast backcountry travelers actually encounter rather than averaged across a generic national profile.
Eastern Mountain Sports operates both retail store locations concentrated across the Northeast and the direct online catalog at https://ems.com, giving customers the option to research and purchase online or visit in person for fit assessments, layering consultations, and route-specific gear advice from staff with local terrain knowledge. That combination of physical presence and a complete online assortment positions Eastern Mountain Sports to serve everyone from someone buying a first piece of technical gear to experienced backcountry travelers replacing or upgrading equipment accumulated over years of use.
What Eastern Mountain Sports Offers
- Climbing gear — Harnesses, ropes, protection, helmets, and technical hardware for sport and trad climbing
- Hiking and backpacking — Packs, trekking poles, navigation tools, and trail footwear for day hikes through multi-day expeditions
- Outdoor apparel — Technical base layers, insulation, waterproof shells, and seasonal layering suited to Northeast conditions
- Camping and shelter — Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and camp kitchen essentials for basecamp and ultralight setups
- Skiing and snowsports — Backcountry and resort ski gear, layering systems, and snow accessories
- Paddling and water sports — Kayaking and paddleboarding equipment and apparel for flatwater and moving-water use
Contact Information
| Website | https://ems.com |
| Address | Peterborough, NH |
How to Order
Browse the Eastern Mountain Sports catalog at https://ems.com to shop the full online assortment of outdoor gear, technical apparel, and accessories. Eastern Mountain Sports also maintains retail locations across the Northeast where staff can assist with gear selection, fit recommendations, and trip planning in person.