Sundog Sport, more familiar to some as Kondos Outdoors, was born in Ely in 1980, while Dan and Vicki Kondos were active in the mushing sport and saw a need for quality, dependable mushing equipment. With a roll of fabric, some thread, and the determination to craft the best gear, Dan and Vicki Kondos started Kondos Outdoors. For 35 years, Kondos developed the gear that has been tested on the Iditarod, the Scandinavian Arctic, and races worldwide.
In 2015, I took on the task of carrying that legacy forward. I grew up venturing into the Boundary Waters from age three and spent much of my formative years exploring the Ely wilderness. In 2017, I married my wife, Corissa, who had been guiding BWCA trips for seven years and has been the director of Rock Ridge Christian Camp since 2015. We enjoy being able to take our personal experiences and knowledge and incorporate that into how we design and build products for Sundog Sport.
By bringing in state-of-the-art cutting and sewing equipment, implementing continuous improvement philosophies, researching the best materials, and having a 1.4 million acre test lab to vet our products, we strive to craft for you the toughest gear that will last you and the next generation a lifetime.
From our families to yours,
Michael and Corissa Larson
Shop online for: Dog Harnesses, Dog Booties, Dog Jackets and Gear, Dog Sled Equipment, Collars and Leashes, and Joring gear!
Log Cabin Coffee is Ely’s only drive-thru espresso! Serving up delicious hot & cold specialty drinks from a cozy little hand-scribed log cabin.
Hearthside Corner has been your trusted place to find the best selection of fireplace and hearth accessories in the Ely area since 1998. Visit our shop now to find everything you could want in order to fulfill your home’s hearth and heating needs.
We’re Dedicated to Helping You
Firelistings designed from scratch
Construction from a finished design
Modifications of rough sketches
We’ll come to you to review building plans
We’ll find what’s just right for you
Efficient products made for practical heating
We are committed to your satisfaction. Call for FREE estimates now!
Ten80 North is a marketing company specializing in web development, web hosting, branding strategy, and photo/video services. We help you plan and produce marketing that works. Our clients are often unsure of what marketing tools they should use and how to use them. Ten80 North gives you a plan, creates the marketing materials, and helps you use them to generate sales.
Eric Sherman Images is a professional photography studio servicing the Ely, MN area since 2011. Eric offers a wide range of photographic images. Eric’s specialties include but are not limited to portraits, landscapes, events, concerts, products, real estate photography and action sports. He is a photographer for the Ely Echo Newspaper, Babbitt Weekly News, and the International Watercross Association. A few highlights include being published on magazine covers, high profile advertisements, brochures and travel guides.
Ely DQ® Grill & Chill is open for business daily.
We have a drive-thru, along with mobile ordering using the Dairy Queen® mobile app to get exclusive deals and curbside pickup.
Thank you for your continued support.
Our business remains committed to our everyday cleaning and sanitation practices. The health and well being of our fans and crew members is our top priority.
Steger Mukluks and Moccasins are manufactured in Ely, Minnesota. We proudly make the warmest and most comfortable winter boots and moccasins in the world right here in Minnesota! Thank You for coming back year after year to buy our wonderful footwear! Patti Steger & The Mukluk Crew
Family-owned retailer and manufacturer specializing in outdoor apparel such as coats, jackets, tops, pants & shorts for all ages.
“Our mission is to design and make quality outdoor clothing inspired by Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and other wild places. We strive to build community by relying on local labor, paying livable wages and giving generously. We design, cut and sew all of our clothing right on the main street of Ely, MN.”
Please see our website for more information, product selection and updated hours!
The Gnarly Varulfr is Ely’s gnarliest leisure shop featuring skateboards, skate gear, incense, clothes, shades, hats, bags, an art gallery, vinyl, camp gear, and more. Stop in an learn about the Legend of Gnarly Varulfr!
Built on traditional forms using long proven methods, a custom canoe by Jeanne Bourquin will carry you and future generations on many adventures across quiet waters.
Visually the lines of Bourquin canoes are similar to those of the old E.M. White canoes first produced in Maine over 100 years ago. Recently, Jeanne has been adding an Ojibway profile to her canoes, calling them Indian Otter and Indian Atkinson Traveler.
Wondering if a Wood & Canvas canoe is the right choice for you? Owner, Builder, Jeanne Bourquin answers the question, Why Wood?