Here you'll find specialty shops to help outfit you for your ski and outdoor activities. Listed first are companies that sell nationwide via the internet or phone orders.
The following companies/businesses are all CCSAA members. This is a random list. Please scroll to display all.
featured retailers
Akers Ski Inc.
51 Akers Way
Andover, ME 04216
phone: 207-392-4582 sales@akers-ski.com www.akers-ski.com description Mailorder discount cross country ski equipment sales. Gear for all ages and abilities, racing, touring, backcountry and telemark. A family-owned and run business serving skiers and outdoor enthusiastists for generations (over 50 years). Our longevity is based on a history of fitting skiers with the right gear at a fair price. We carry brands such as Fischer, Alpina, Salomon, Madshus, Swix, Atomic, Rottefella, Whitewoods, Tubbs and many more. Contact us for expert assistance, advice and great gear!
L.L. Bean
15 Casco Street
Freeport, ME 04033
phone: 800-221-4221 www.llbean.com description L.L. Bean, Inc. has been a trusted source for quality apparel, reliable outdoor equipment and expert advice for more than 95 years. have in-store experts to help you shop for outdoor gear. Whether you''re a beginner or have advanced skills, we offer in-store clinics and events in our retail locations. At our outlet stores, save up to 60% on apparel, outdoor gear and more. L.L. Bean stores and L.L.Bean Outlets are located in Maine, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. For information about in-store events and clinics or customer service questions about apparel or outdoor gear, visit our store pages for the L.L. Bean store in your area.
ORS Cross Country Skis Direct
36 Vast Lane
Barre, VT 5641
phone: 800-894-7547 www.orscrosscountryskisdirect.com description Nationwide retailer of outdoor gear and apparel specializing in cross country skis such as waxless classic skis, skate skis, backcountry skis from brands such as Rossignol Skis, Fischer Skis, Karhu Skis, Swix and Salomon; snowshoes from brands such as Tubbs Snowshoes, Atlas Snowshoes, MSR Snowshoes; and roof racks from brands such as Yakima Racks and Thule Racks in categories that include ski racks, canoe / kayak racks and bike racks.
Ski Rack
85 Main St.
Burlington, VT 05401
phone: 802-863-5668 info@skirack.com
www.skirack.com description Skirack first opened its doors in 1969 just a few blocks from its present location at the corner of Main and Pine streets in downtown Burlington, Vermont. Over the years, we have undergone many changes and all with one goal in mind - to provide the finest outdoor goods and services.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters LLC
9435 N. Cut Rd (Higgins Lake)
Roscommon, MI 48653
phone: 800-832-2663 skibones@aol.com www.crosscountryski.com description We are a Cross Country Ski Area with one the most extensive Cross Country Ski Stores in the USA!
Owners, staff and team are continuously testing cross country skis, snowshoes, boots, poles, bindings and winter aerobic clothing.
The feedback we get from such testing truly makes us the cross country ski experts!
We sell over 17 different models of no-wax skis and 9 different models of waxable skis to kick and glide on. 12 different models of skating skis to skate on. 6 different models of no-wax metal edge adventure skis and 8 models of snowshoes to explore on.
Cross Country Ski Shop
6041 West M 72
Grayling, MI 49738
phone: 800-889-7456 store@xcskishop.com www.xcskishop.com description Skis That Fit & Low Prices. The Cross Country Ski Shop, established in 1977, is one of the select few in the nation to be picked as a Fischer and Rossignol Nordic Racing Center. Also a Fischer Carbonlite Demo Center. All performance skis are flex tested for a precise individual fit. Free groomed trails right from our shop and the infamous Hanson Hills Recreation Center is only 1 mile away. You'll get the Best Fit, Best Service, and Best Price.
Dog Treader
18031 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley, CA 95946
phone: 888-966-2824 support@dogtreader.com www.DogTreader.com description We are an internet based company specializing in products to keep dogs healthy and happy. You can greatly help your pet with exercise based on a varied fitness program, doing the things you both enjoy.
Now is the time to get your dog in shape for skijor season with activities like canicross, hiking, and bikejoring. We have the quality skijor equipment you need and will be happy to serve you. We also have the skijor book entitled Ski-Spot-Run by Matt Haakenstad and John Thompson and helpful online information from them on the world of skijoring. Come take a look!
West Hill Shop
49 Brickyard Rd
Putney, VT 05346
phone: 802-387-5718 info@westhillshop.com www.westhillshop.com description Located adjacent to Exit 4 on I91 in Putney, Vermont, we have been selling and servicing xc skis since 1971. We sell racing and touring Nordic skis and boots, as well Telemark skis and boots, plus all the clothing and wax supplies you need. Our shop is fully equiped to base prep your skis, and we flex skis before we sell to assure the correct fit. Putney has a rich history of Nordic racing and touring, with groomed trails right in town. Check out our on-line store at www.westhillshop.com.
local shops
Beaver Sports
3480 College Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
phone: 907-479-2494 beaversports@beaversports.com www.beaversports.com description Locally owned and operated since 1972, established by the Jim Whisenhant family. Committed to our community and believe strongly in staying involved. Our mission is to provide our customers with quality outdoor equipment, supported by employees' knowledge of the equipment and of the outdoor environment in which it will be used. Our efforts are focused on providing quality merchandise and service. A distinct effort is made to avoid competing with mass-merchandisers in the lower quality market. The success of Beaver Sports is attributed to its knowledgeable, service oriented staff, who have always been active in both sports and the community.
Berkshire Outfitters Nordic Shop
Route 8
Adams, MA 01220
phone: 413-743-5900 www.berkshireoutfitters.com description We are one of the oldest cross country ski shops in New England. We're located at the base of the 1200 acre, Mt. Greylock State Reservation. We carry an axtensive selection of nordic equipment for racing, touring, and back country. We also repair, rent, and refinish cross country skis & snowshoes. Good prices and honest answers since 1973.
Bill & Paul's Sporthaus
1200 East Paris Rd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
phone: 616-458-1684 sales@billandpauls.com www.billandpauls.com description Bill & Paul's offers over 45 years of Nordic skiing sales and service experience. We carry West Michigan's most complete line of Nordic and Telemark skis, boots, and bindings. Our staff exels at assisting new skiers find the right gear, aiding experienced skiers in upgrading equipment, and helping all nordic skiers with maintainence or their gear. Our service shop is capable of mounting all touring, racing, or telemark bindings, base tuning, and even tarring older wooden skis. Additionally we carry a nice selection of books, maps, and magazines to further enhance your nordic experience.
Carter's Cross Country Ski Shop
Route 26
Oxford, ME 04270
phone: 207-539-4848 cartersxcski@gmail.com www.cartersxcski.com description Full-service nordic ski shop. Top brand names: Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon, Atomic, Alpina, and Swix. Skis, boots, poles, clothing and accessories. Recreational packages, skate & classic, as well as backcountry ski gear and snowshoes. Also operating the Carter's Cross Country Ski Center in Oxford with 25 km wooded beginner trails & ski rentals and a b&b. We also own and operate Carter's Cross Country Ski Center in Bethel with 75 km for beginner to expert, great scenery, and lodging on site (lodge & cabins).
Cascade Ski Shop
4833 Cascade Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
phone: 518-523-9605 xcski@roadrunner.com www.cascadeski.com description Conveniently located in the Cascade XC Center enjoying 15 groomed km out the door. Our Cascade Ski Shop has everything from the largest selection of backcountry gear in the state as well as advice on the High Peak’s region to recreational, touring gear and clothing.Try our equipment before buying! Racing inventory, too. High-tech clothing good for both skiing and running. We begin each season with 500 hats, gloves and sweaters. Packs & wax.
Cross Country Connection
222 S 2nd Street
Laramie, WY 82070
phone: 307-721-2851 skiccc@gmail.com www.crosscountryconnection.com description Cross Country Connection has been the source for nordic equipment in Laramie for 26 years, under original ownership. Whether you are looking for gear, clothing, groomed trail info or backcountry routes we will set you up for a great experience.
Laramie has great resources for skiing out the door with groomed trails 10 miles to the east, and the Snowy Range 40 miles to the west.
Make sure you bring your big lungs. Our groomed trails are at 8400 feet and the end of the plowed road in the Snowy Range is just under 10000.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N. Cut Rd (Higgins Lake)
Roscommon, MI 48653
phone: 800-832-2663 or 517 403 3947 skibones@aol.com www.crosscountryski.com or www.cross-country-ski.com or www.crosscountryski.net or www.crosscountryski.org description Your Expert Cross Country Ski Consultants.
Established in 1974.
Official Salomon Race Center, X-C Ski Area, Retail Store and Mail Order.
Our Crew and Demo skiers give us feedback daily so we know what works best in all categories of X-C skis and equipment.
We are unequaled in brand selection: Salomon, Rossignol, Fischer, Atomic, Madshus, Karhu, Alpina and Kneissl.
Review our packages at www.crosscountryski.com and call 800 832 2663 or get a package built from scratch.
Consult with us on what to wear. We carry North Face, Under Armour, Bjorn Dahle, Swix, Sporthill, Craft, Rossignol, Columbia, Hot Chilys and Mountain-Hardwear.
Fitness Fanatics
12425 E. Trent Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
phone: 800-786-9796, 509-922-6080 info@fitfanatics.com www.fitfanatics.com/index.htm description Choose your passion: swim, bike, or nordic ski. We have it all! Products, events, rentals and info from people who play like you. Come in and see what we have to offer. We stock ski equipment for the smallest child to the largest adult. We carry equipment for all abilities from beginners to elite racers.
Freeheel & Wheel
40 Yellowstone Ave.
W. Yellowstone, MT 59758
phone: 406-646-7744 info@freeheelandwheel.com www.freeheelandwheel.com description Freeheel and Wheel is the coolest store in West Yellowstone! Ask anyone. We specialize in Nordic skiing, bicycling and offer the latest in fashion. We are your local connection to nordic ski and cycling events. We are located 1/2 block from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Come in and have a seat at our espresso bar and let us help you plan your next outdoor adventure. Welcome to your home away from home.
Glacier Nordic Shop
1200 Hwy 93 West
Whitefish, MT 59937
phone: 406-862-9498 description The premier full service Nordic shop for northwest Montana. Quality equipment and service. With over 75 years of skiing experience, our friendly knowledgeable staff can select the right equipment for you. Skate ski demos, rentals, PSIA certified instructors. From pine tar to race prep, we do it all. Rental and Demo program available on all skis we sell. Pulk sled rental to tow your children when skiing. Our Glacier Nordic Ski School is the oldest consistently run Nordic ski school in Montana. Daily ski lessons (classic & skate techniques) with PSIA certified instructors & former USSA coaches. Private lessons and special programs, too.
High Peaks Cyclery
2733 Main St
Lake Placid, NY 12946
phone: 518-523-3764 sales@highpeakscyclery.com www.highpeakscyclery.com description High Peaks Cyclery specializes in Nordic sales and service with world class stone-grinding and wax services. With 28 years of experience we have the right staff, products and knowledge to find the right ski for you. Whether you are a beginning skier or a veteran, Nordic, Backcountry or Telemark skier,we can put you on the right track to winter fun.
Inside Edge Ski & Bike
643 Upper Glen St
Queensbury, NY 12804
phone: 800-223-4448, 518-793-5677 customerservice@reliableracing.com www.insideedgeskiandbike.com description Hundreds of hard-to-find products in stock by Swix, Toko, SportHill, Alpina, Atomic, Salomon, Fischer, Rottefella, V2, Excel. Direct importer of Hartes boots, KV+ poles, Vola was, Zandstra Ski Blade, Swenor roller skis, and Red Creek brushes & rillers. Shop online, email a request for your free 144 page color catalog, or visit our catalog showroom, Inside Edge Ski & Bike, just minutes off Interstate 87. Home of the Glens Falls International Ski Trails (the first illuminated XC trails in North America).
Mel's Ski Shop
105 South Brown
Rhinelander, WI 54501
phone: 715-362-5800 description Making outdoor enthusiasts happy, comfortable and confident since 1953. We offer gear for cross country skiing, biking, camping, and hunting. Family-owned and operated. We appreciate our customers and love doing those same outdoor pursuits you love. Come in and see what’s new that can enhance your outdoor experience.
Midwest Mountaineering
309 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
phone: 612-339-3433 info@midwestmtn.com www.midwestmtn.com description Carries apparel and equipment for cross country skiing. Located in the Cedar-Riverside area, Midwest Mountaineering is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, providing the best gear and clothing for backpacking, hiking, climbing, travel, paddling, and skiing. The store has everything you can think of for any type of outdoor expedition. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Minocqua Winter Park Ski Shop
12375 Scotchman Lake Rd
Minocqua, WI 54548
phone: 715-588-3568 dan@crosscountryski.biz description Retail shop, ski rentals, and PSIA ski lessons. We sell a variety of equipment, wax, clothing and accessories, skate blades, roller skis, snowshoes, and ski sails to enhance your winter sporting experience. Since cross-country skiing is really a variety of sports, we sell equipment that supports this variety and versatility. We sell skis, poles, and bindings for all types of skiing and all levels of skiers, including children. We can also fix your current equipment. For most categories of equipment we sell both high performance and light touring or recreational skis, boots, bindings, and poles. Ask us for more info on ski sailing and skate blades for cross country boots.
Mountain Gear
6021 E Mansfield
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
phone: 800-829-2009 info@mgear.com www.mountaingear.com description Mountain Gear is the premier resource for backcountry snow equipment and expertise. We specialize in X-C, tele, and AT skis, and carry a full range of snowshoes, snowboards, safety gear and accessories. Log on for gear, info or to request a catalog. Lessons, demos and rentals available.
Mountain Sports
543 S Center St
Casper, WY 82601
phone: 307-266-1136 kevin@caspermtnsports.com description Mountain Sports has been Central Wyoming's headquarters for winter sports and cycling since 1973. In our nordic ski department we feature Atomic, Salomon, Swix and Fischer with a good selection of recreational and race gear. Clothing includes Patagonia, Sporthill, North Face and Mtn Hardware. Services include tunes, waxing, hotboxing and rentals. We're open 9-6 Mon - Sat and 11-4 on Sundays and located just 8 miles from the Natrona County Nordic Park on Casper Mtn. The park has over 30k of groomed trails, 3k of lighted trail and a large base lodge.
Nordic Ski Source
10180 Cottonwood Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
phone: 406-922-1290 or 866-918-1809 dougm@nordicskisource.com www.nordicskisource.com description Shop Nordic Ski Source for Atomic, Craft, Salomon, Swix, and Toko cross country ski gear. Find helpful advice, how-to-videos, Nordic ski articles and equipment reviews at our blog, Facebook and twitter sites.
Nordic Sports
218 West Bay St
East Tawas, MI 48730
phone: 989-362-2001 nordsport@gmail.com www.n-sport.com description Since 1976, we've been outfitting Northeastern Michigan with cross-country skis, snowshoes, warm winter clothing and footwear. We specialize in quality gear for all "Up North" seasons. We are the place to come for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing and camping equipment, clothing and advice. We're conveniently located near the Corsair Ski Trails, the AuSable River, and the shores of Lake Huron.
Please visit our website for further information: www.n-sport.com
Onion River Sports
20 Langdon St
Montpelier, VT 05602
phone: 802-229-9409 folks@onionriver.com www.onionriver.com description For over three decades Onion River Sports has been Vermont's trailhead for the finest selection of bicycles, cross-country skis, snowshoes, camping & hiking gear, outdoor footwear and the clothing to do it in.
Whistler Nordic Shop
#10-4122 Village Green
Whistler, BC 00V0N
phone: 604-932-7711 info@whistlernordicshop.com www.whistlernordicshop.com description Whistler's only Nordic Shop.
Great Gear, Great Prices, Great Service
and 30 years of experience in cross country skiing!
Whistler Nordic Shop (in Whistler) provides you with everything you need to start a wonderful day on the trail.
SKIS THAT FIT: All performance skis are hand picked and flex tested to ensure a proper fit and make you fly!
Whistler Nordic Shop also offers xc ski lessons, snowshoe tours with certified guide/instructor in an exceptional learning environment.