You can find most sports equipment in the area, but expect to pay a bit more here than you might elsewhere. Weber's in downtown Houghton carries a large variety of rollerblades, hiking equipment, hockey equipment, camping supplies, and much more. The Surplus Outlet in downtown Houghton carries a great deal of outdoor clothing and camping gear and is definitely the place to shop for Sorrel boots. For bicycles and cross country skis the place to shop is Cross Country Sports in Calumet. It s a 10 mile trip but well worth it.
Prices are competitive with even the largest shops and the service is unbeatable.
Weber's, in downtown Houghton, is also well stocked in the hockey department. To help you capture those Kodak moments, you can have film developed at several places. Swift's Hardware in downtown Houghton has a 24 hour service on development and prints that is only slightly more expensive than the other options. Wilcox Camera Shop has same day developing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For photographic supplies, the only store in Houghton is Wilcox Photo, located downtown.