Wausau is Wisconsin’s Ski Destination, and Shepherd & Schaller is headquarters to Alpine and Cross Country Racers alike. Are you part of a team? Interested in trying something new? Have your eye set on a Gold Medal? Come see us. Racing equipment and maintenance is highly specialized and regulated. You’ll want expert help and with 65 years experience, Shepherd & Schaller is where the experts shop, tune and wax their skis.
We partner with Granite Peak Ski Team and support Wausau Nordic Ski Club skiers, offering team members special pricing on race equipment. We also contribute significantly to their ski swaps and support their fundraising activities year-round. Visit or call for contact info and details! 715-845-5432.
You’ve just found the perfect ski boots for the little one, new skis and poles for dad, and mom is excited about her new ski package at Shepherd & Schaller’s famous Dungeon Sale, October 22-26, 2014. You know the one – it’s the sale where you’ll find scary-good prices on new and used ski and snowboard equipment for the whole family!
It’s time to head upstairs for great deals on Outerwear, Sportswear, Footwear and Accessories for ski season! We can’t name our famous names, because the deals are too good to advertise. But, here’s what you’ll find for five amazing ski-sale days:
Buy 3 Get 1 Free: Smartwool Socks (20% off a single pair if you prefer)
20% off all in-stock Outerwear for adults and kids. (Kids from size 2T through 16/XL). Includes Jackets, Pants, Fleece, Mittens & Gloves, Hats and Balaclavas. Base Layers too.
20% off all in-stock Sportswear. Sweaters, Pants, Leggings, Tops, Shirts, Skirts, Dresses, Hoodies, T-Shirts. All of it.
20% off all in-stock Footwear. Running Shoes, Winter Boots and outdoor Fashion Footwear.
20% off in-stock necessities including: Handbags, Backpacks, Water Bottles and Home Decor
20% off in-stock Helmets and Goggles
20% off in-stock tuning tools and wax
Ski Binding Adjustments and Remounts for ski equipment purchased in the Dungeon Sale = $10
Complete 10-step Ski Tune, including hot wax $34.99 (Reg. $55)
50% off select in-season shoes and boots
Sale prices on all of our new 2014/15 Ski and Snowboard Equipment. Save even more when you bundle your purchase to include skis, boots, bindings, poles or board, boot and binding.
50% off remaining 2013/14 outerwear for adults and kids
Demon Phantom Audio Helmet $49.99 (Reg. $69)
Giro Bevel Helmet $39.99 (Reg $65)
Scott Little People Goggle $11.99 (Reg $19)
Scott Classic Goggle $19.99 (Reg $42)
Scott Strike Goggle $29.99 (Reg $75)
Scott Heli OTG Goggle $29.99 (Reg $65)
What’s not included you ask? Only a few items we are restricted from discounting like Yakima, and some year-round things like kayaks, camping accessories and bike accessories. (We do have sale “Shep’s” prices on remaining water sports, bicycles and some camping gear.)
The tuning shop at Shep’s has always delivered outstanding quality and service when it comes to prepping your gear for the best possible performance on the hill. This year, we’re making it even better. LOADS better!
Every winter, we strive to bring you the best performing, hottest new skis, boards, and gear on the planet, and people are hitting the slopes now more than ever. Our tuning wizard, Pete Kohlmoos, works his magic tuning, waxing, edging and repairing. To meet our own increasing demands while staying true to our promise of providing our customers with the best possible service and quality, we’ve purchased four new pieces of tuning equipment from Wintersteiger.
Known for their legendary quality and results, Wintersteiger produces industry leading tuning equipment that can be found worldwide tuning skis for the highest caliber of skiers. Shep’s expects nothing less for our customers. We want our racers on the best gear available, tuned to the highest standards. We want the fastest possible turnaround time to get skiers of all levels back on the slopes, and we strive to deliver cutting edge services that simply can’t be found anywhere else in our area. To do this, here’s what we updated:
Micro 71 Stone Grinder: An update to our existing machine, the Micro 71 is capable of tuning skis and snowboards of all widths with exceptional results. Need the bases on those powder skis fixed up? No problem! Board a bit rough after hours in the park? We’ll get it looking great!
Trim 71 Ceramic Disc Edger: With a specific machine for sharpening base and side edges of skis and boards, Shep’s is now able to bring you laser accurate performance.
Waxjet 93: Designed to deliver hot wax to skis and snowboards in a faster and more efficient manner, the Waxjet 93 provides a deeper penetrating wax to your equipment while using less materials. This translates to a better performing product while leaving a smaller footprint on the environment. It will also significantly speed up our tuning time, getting your equipment done and back to you in record time!
Drivetronic: By far, this is the machine we are the most thrilled to introduce to our customers! The Drivetronic is an alpine ski binding tester designed to do one thing: ensure each and every binding that leaves our shop is performing properly and in the safest manner possible. We want you to be safe and have equipment that is performing at its best. The Drivetronic, combined with our highly-trained ski technician, will allow us to do just that.
You don’t have to be in the mountains to celebrate ski season. Warren Miller’s Film NO TURNING BACK is coming to Wausau’s Grand Theater November 15th, 2014 with a bang-up ski party to follow!
Warren Miller Entertainment’s highly anticipated 65th film, No Turning Back, celebrates a legacy that dates back to before skis had edges. From the top of Greece’s Mount Olympus, to Japan and the Swiss Alps, skiers and snowboarders leave fresh tracks on faces that have never seen skiing and snowboarding quite like this before. Warren Miller always entertains and the annual film release is anticipated each season by skiers and non-skiers alike. If you’ve ever lived through a cold snowy winter, you’ll appreciate what the athletes in No Turning Back will show you. Find film details at www.warrenmiller.com and you can check out the full trailer here:
When you’ve finished your popcorn and you’re aching to get first tracks, the party is just getting started in the Great Hall at The Grand Theater where your film ticket also gets you in to an evening of après-ski fun in the downtown ski-town of WaUSAu, Wisconsin.
Spicy Tie Band Duo is playing the Apres’ Ski Party. Wear your dancing shoes.Tyler Ceccanti, Pro Skier. See him in “No Turning Back” and meet him in the Great Hall.
Hang with friends and meet some new ones along the way. Share tales of chalet adventures, chat with industry pros and even meet Pro Skier and No Turning Back star Tyler Ceccanti while getting the low-down on the latest ski-biz happenings. The Spicy Tie Band duo Pat and Brian will have you moving and grooving. Enjoy awesome eats and wicked drinks in a laid back and chilled out atmosphere. Be sure to grab a hot drink in our uber-cool heated outdoor patio. Live music, great prizes, raffle, chalet snacks and free gifts for everyone are on tap.
Celebrate winter and ski season with the support of Nordica, Line Ski, K2 Ski, Salomon, The North Face, Smartwool, Spyder, Shot-Ski and many more of your favorite brands.
Doors open at 6:30pm, film at 7:00. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door, available at The Grand ticket office at 401 Fourth Street, Downtown Wausau, online at www.grandtheater.org (no promo code is necessary) or by calling 888-239-0421. All proceeds to benefit the Grand Theater.
Sponsored by: Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods, Granite Peak Ski Area, 2510 Restaurant, Kocourek Auto, Land Art, The CW, Daily Herald Media and 100.5 ESPN Sports Fan
Did you come here for inspiration? A small gift or a big one? You know we’ve got Wausau’s largest selection of ski and snowboard gear, bikes, tennis, camping and waterspouts. But we’ve got other great gifts that wrap up in small packages and require only small budgets too:
Man-Cans Ahhh, the scent of Bacon. Or Grandpa’s Pipe, a Leather Mitt, Fresh Cut Grass, Sawdust, Fresh Brewed Coffee, Campfire, Gunpowder or Hot Chocolate (to name a few.) There’s nothing girly about scents that do more than just smell good.
Man-Cans are made inside a real soup can. The can is donated to a soup kitchen and when it’s been cleaned and returned, the label is removed and the can is filled with manly scented natural wax. When you buy a Man-Can you’re helping feed people who need a little extra help. All thanks to a 13-year-old with a unique idea. And dad likes good smells as much as mom. $11.50
Does dad like to hang out on the patio, do a little camping, hide in his man cave? Help him spruce up his favorite place with kitch-y cool knick-knacks from Outside Inside. Seriously neat bird feeders, games, and other fun stuff. $20-35 range.
Kuhl Clothes Does Dad like to look cool? Or is it Hot? Or even sick? Whatever, he will look and feel good in duds from Kühl®, where the passion remains to get outdoors and have fun. Kühl® is what it means to be comfortable and relaxed in the challenging environment of life and sport. For Kühl®, this dedication to original thinking translates into excellence in design and exceptional construction because they use not only innovative style and features, but exclusive fabrics with unique weaves and vintage washes that create authentic character. Articulated, gusseted, precise designs as well as the utmost craftsmanship provide a fit that is pure comfort. Wearing Kühl® not only represents the freedom of movement but also free will. Dad will love their long and short-sleeved shirts, fleece and wool sweaters and great outerwear in addition to their well known pants. Every man looks good in Kuhl. Starting at $45.
Does dad have a lot to juggle? How about a great day pack, with a lifetime warranty to boot. Dozens by The North Face, Patagonia, Dakine and Burton are in stock. Starting at $45
How about a round of Disc Golf? This is a sport everyone can love. There are usually no greens fees, you can dress down, and most courses have no pro shop, no marshal, no tee times, and feel much more like what they are: a public park where people can come, go, and do as they please. Of course ‘golf etiquette’ is practiced just like ball golf, which makes for a pleasant outing for everyone involved. Pick up a disc and give it a spin and you’re on your way. Shepherd & Schaller stocks hundred’s of Innova and Discraft golf discs each spring. Starting at $8.99
Sock it to him. Smartwool socks are a gift he’ll really love. At the heart of these great socks is the highest quality merino yarn available from sheep raised in the most amazing places on earth. Skillfully woven in the American Southeast, the world’s best performance socks are Made in the USA. Dad will like that too. Read more here and fall in love with Smartwool even more. Starting at $14.95. (By 3 Get 1 Free June 1-15, 2014)
Found his photo of a Perception paddler from NC who reviewed his boat online. Looks like he’s having fun!
Got a little healthier budget?Recreational Kayaking. If you have access to a local lake, stream or river and can sit and move your arms, you can kayak. Sport kayaking is a relaxing way to spend a day outside. The crew at Shep’s can help you decide what kind of boat is right for your goals and the water you expect to be on, and can recommend a PFD (personal flotation device otherwise known as a life jacket) that is specifically designed for paddling. Don’t forget the paddle – or dad will be up a creek in no time! Recreational boats from Perception are incredibly stable, so rolling is not usually an issue. Many models are designed for fishing, so dad wins again. Boats begin at $399. And be a sport. Get him some Sun Bum Pro sunscreen too. Starting at $3.99
Visit us in Downtown Wausau, Wisconsin or online at www.shepssports.com to shop for Bike, Camping, Tennis, Water Ski and Snow Sports departments too, along with a great selection of clothes from Patagonia, The North Face, Kavu, Smartwool and lots more. Dad’s worth it.
