Mammoth Mountaineering Supply — Local services in Mammoth Lakes

Better than REI? Yes, definitely better than REI and other big stores that sell climbing, backpacking, backcountry, and ski mountaineering gear. I have shopped nearly all types—small and large, brick-and-mortar or online—and am pleased to recommend Mammoth Mountaineering Supply. After reading so many positive reviews, my expectations were high and they were more than met. Went on Friday morning before Presidents Day weekend simply to have their pros mount my Dynafit Superlight 150 bindings to my Black Diamond Helio skis for an upcoming descent of the Mt. Whitney Mountaineers Route. Staff were immediately helpful and friendly and the tech finished my skis in about an hour. What I did not expect were all the other amazing deals — 40% off last-season’s new gear, more than 50% off last season’s used demos. I should have been shopping here for years! Shout out to Jake for being so cool and helpful—gave great advice on what to buy, what not to buy, how to negotiate discounts at the store, and so many other things. Jake fixed the rough wax job on my two-year-old daughter’s skis for $5 bucks, in less than 5 minutes! (Skis purchased used on eBay.) Jake also fit me with a sweet Scarpa/DPS/Dynafit demo package that was perfect for today’s conditions. I love it how the staff in this store seem to spend more time in the backcountry than all of SoCal’s REI staff combined. If you go to MMS, you will find true experts, every conceivable backcountry item,rich inventory of retail and rentals, and just a cool group of fellow...

Owner Dave is very unfriendly. Said I couldn’t park there because I was eating first then going to his store. I told him I’m planning on shopping but the family and I needed to eat first. I needed a bunch of rigging and gear for a trip and he said it didn’t matter I had to move my vehicle even though I was the only one of 3 vehicles parked out of 30 spots to park.

I was respectful and even asked if I can I buy what I need first while my family sits to eat next door. Buying your merchandise, giving you business and then will I be able to park here and still said no.

Luckily the church was polite enough to let me park in their parking lot.

Not sure if he’s bitter or full of resentment. I’m an easy going guy, I will move, but if I’m giving you business I thought I would be able to park there. Terrible service and very unprofessional. His employees are friendly and knowledgeable. Sad to see an individual in business who has it out to build his ego rather than...

I had broke a spring on my back country ski binding making the skis unusable. I called when the opened to see if the had a replacement spring and they said not sure but come by about 10 and our ski technician will see if we have a replacement or something similar to get you going. Stopped by they were busy but took time to look through their for replacement part. At the same time Collyn the ski tech took my ski downstairs to see what he could do. I thought I was out of luck when they didn’t have a replacement. Went downstairs to grab my ski and Collyn was working on it right away said he would get it fixed and give me a call shortly when it was ready. About an hour later I got a text that my ski is ready. I am grateful for their service and expertise. I will definitely supporting Mammoth Mountaineering Supply in the future and you should to if your looking for a great selection of quality gear and a...