Eastern Mountain Sports was founded in 1967 in Wellesley Massachusetts by two rock climbers who had become dissatisfied with the poor selection of climbing equipment they found in existing stores. In addition to selling climbing gear, they added a selection of camping equipment in hopes of making money from the hobby that had turned into a viable business.
From this small store outside Boston Massachusetts, EMS has grown into one of the nation's leading outdoor specialty retailers, with more than 80 retail stores, as well as a formidable online presence. The company is now based in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
Eastern Mountain Sports designs and offers a wide variety of gear and clothing for outdoor enthusiasts-from backpacks and insulated parkas to cycling gear and summer shorts.
The backcountry veterans who staff product development and quality assurance teams share an unshakable goal: to provide customers with uncompromising quality at prices that reflect honest value.
Much of our product is evaluated by the EMS Climbing School, with Mount Washington - home of the world's worst weather - as our testing lab.
Our call center and stores are staffed with "expert users" of our products. They will ensure that you receive the gear and accessories you need to truly enjoy the outdoors. And, we pride ourselves on providing world class customer service - whether it's the time it takes to receive your order, or the professional attention you'll receive from our call center and retail store employees.
Eastern Mountain Sports customers can choose from the very best name brands in the outdoor industry, including The North Face®, Mountain Hardwear®, Teva®, Gregory®, Merrell®, Sierra Design®, Eagle Creek®, Kelty®, and many others.
