About Us

Ozark Adventures has been serving outdoor enthusiasts in Springfield, Missouri and the greater Ozarks area since 1979.  With our large selection of outdoor clothing and gear, it’s your first stop when planning any outdoor activity.  Find the clothing and gear you need for hiking, backpacking, paddling, rock climbing, camping, and other outdoor activities.  Featuring clothing and gear from The North Face, Patagonia, Marmot, Merrell, Chaco, Kelty, and Deuter.  Our friendly and experienced sales team will make shopping with us your best adventure!

Meet Our Staff

Barb

From:  Aurora, Missouri

With OA since:  October 1997

What I enjoy:  “My family likes road trips and have visited Zion, Arches, and the North Rim.  Zion alone was worth the 3000+ miles put on our car.  Some of my favorite experiences come from places like the Great Smokey Mountains.  The light there in the old growth rain forest, the rapid water of the Little River, the fog and vistas – It has it all. To see sights so spectacular within the U.S., we should be so thankful.  I grew up here in Missouri and know about our richly diverse trails and waterways, but like almost all working stiffs wish I could be out in it more.  I am proud to be  busy homemaker.  My husband Jeff and girls Rachel and Emma share these same values.  My family and I have a lot yet to see and curiosity is a great motivator.  Come in and let me know where you want to go!”

Favorite things to help customers with:  Footwear – I love trying to match peoples needs with current footwear technologies.  Whether its a cute pair of Chacos or a Lowa boot for a 14er, I like the Challenge!

Alex

From:  Springfield, Missouri

With OA since:  May 2007

What I enjoy:  “I enjoy camping, hiking, recreational & whitewater kayaking, golfing, and shooting.”

Favorite things to help customers with:  My favorite thing to help customers with is winter apparel.  I enjoy talking about the technology and functionality of different garments.  I also enjoy helping customers with kayaks and Yakima racks because I like the challenge of meeting specific customer needs.