Eastern Mountain Sports

With its headquarters in Meriden, Connecticut, Eastern Mountain Sports (or EMS) is a supplier of outdoor clothing and gear in the Northeastern United States. It's also one of the best outdoor gear stores

In addition to renowned brands, EMS also sells items from its own EMS range of outdoor gear and apparel. In addition, the business operates a number of EMS Schools where students may take lessons in rock and ice climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, and skiing. The main office of EMS Schools is situated in North Conway, New Hampshire, in the White Mountains. It also has additional offices around the Adirondacks in New York, etc.

Two camping aficionados, Alan McDonough, who was in charge of the family hotel business, and Roger Furst, a lawyer whose office was located in the McDonough complex, formed EMS in Wellesley, Massachusetts, in 1967. They specifically targeted the Boston market for outdoor gear. The original store in Wellesley on Linden Street sold downhill skis in addition to the Gerry range of outdoor gear.

The two businesses amalgamated in 1968, and the 10,000-square-foot 1041 Commonwealth Avenue shop was created. The Franklin Mint purchased the business from McDonough and Furst in 1979, and Warner Communications bought it the following year. Four years later, Warner sold the Mint to the American Retail Group, a company owned by the Brenninkmeijer family, while keeping EMS.

Founder: Alan McDonough and Roger Furst

Founded year: 1967

Headquarters: Wellesley, Massachusetts

Website: https://www.ems.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easternmntnsports/