Our 2024 Ski Demo is where you can try before you buy
Granite Peak Ski Area
and Shepherd and Schaller host Wausau’s annual consumer Demo
Feel the difference! Try new skis, as many as you like. Before you buy! Demo Day at Granite Peak features Shepherd and Schaller vendors new skis and snowboards for the 2024 / 2025 ski season.
Register in Sundance Chalet
Cost to participate is a $10 donation that goes to the Granite Peak Ski Team
Demo is available from 9am to 3pm, when all equipment must be returned
Demo gear is sized for adults, no race gear is available
Try as many new skis and boards as you can! Return them to the vendor booth in the Village by 3pm.
Then, pre-order from Shep’s for next season at a deep discount.
Shepherd and Schaller Sports is Wausau’s favorite outdoor store. We have a reputation for premium merchandise and friendly, expert service.
With the experience, benefits and flexibility unique to a 74 year old local business, we hire full-time and part-time partners looking to join a fun, passionate, energetic team. We’re ski, snowboard and bike enthusiasts, paddlers, hikers, outdoor lovers, fashionistas, back shop technicians and happy people who love working together in Wausau’s lively downtown.
Working with us does not require extensive product knowledge of outdoor equipment and clothing to start. If you’re outgoing, attentive and passionate about learning and helping others, you’ll fit right in.
Robb
Train with brand representatives and our expert team. There’s room to grow, create a career or supplement your other responsibilities. Perks include paid training, merchandise discounts and opportunities to earn free ski gear. Plus, a 15 minute drive to Granite Peak Ski Area , Sylvan Hill Bike Park or the Wisconsin River for after-work turns. So, what is required of our team?
We stock outdoor and artisan brands who support the environment and Fair Trade
Tasks and Responsibilities
Maintain outstanding customer service per company standards, generating sales, merchandising, and safeguarding company assets.
Ensure each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.
Maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping
Assist in processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock.
Aid customers in locating merchandise.
Communicate customer requests to management.
Assist in check-in merchandise.
Participate in year-end inventory and cycle counts.
Assist in ringing up sales at registers and/or bagging merchandise.
Any other related tasks as assigned from time to time by any manager.
Support our online store, shepssports.com, by assisting in order fulfillment
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
Ability to communicate with associates and customers
Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation properly
Ability to follow direction and be a self-starter
The ideal full-time candidate will have an appreciation for and understanding of retail and business, marketing and personnel
Requirements:
Physical ability to stand for extended periods, and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures, which entails lifting
Perform all functions as set forth above.
Ability to work our store hours; Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. We are closed major holidays.
Drop off your resume during store hours or email: robb@shepssports.com. Shepherd and Schaller, 324 Scott Street, Wausau, WI
Alpine ski racing is where it’s at. Get the gear and join the fun.
Just a ten minute drive from Granite Peak Ski Area at Rib Mountain, our team of expert ski boot fitters and race aficionados are your partners when hundies matter.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Shep’s Sports has been Wisconsin skiers’ first choice for race gear since 1949. That’s 73 years of experience to guide you. Owing to our home in Wausau, a mecca for outdoor adventure sports, we’re counted on for answers to questions including the who, what, when and where of skiing. As for the why? That’s easy: alpine racing is a blast!
We’re proud to support The Granite Peak Ski Team, who capitalizes on one of our greatest natural resources and provide the only alpine ski training program for youth in central Wisconsin. *Photo Community Foundation of Northcentral Wisconsin
Shoppers explore our 10,000 sq. feet of premium gear for skiing, cycling, camping, hiking and paddling. Plus the clothes you need to succeed. And we guide them. Friendly, expert advice is our promise.
Of course we stock alpine race gear from your favorite brands, then prep and service it with race tunes, waxes and hot box treatment. In addition to race season, our full Wintersteiger tune shop is at your service year-round.
Rossignol
Head Ski
Dynastar
Nordica
POC
Uvex
Leki
Lange
Smith
In addition to gear, alpine ski racers trust Shepherd & Schaller Sports to keep them in the know regarding FIS regulations. Just ask for our Race manager when you visit.
It’s easy to make an appointment for custom boot fitting and race gear consultation.
Of course we encourage you to join our friends at Granite Peak Ski Team – adult and youth programs are fun for the whole family.
Bring us your donation of gently used outerwear and you’ll get 20% off your purchase of new outerwear, sportswear, footwear, bags, goggles and helmets here at Shepherd & Schaller in Downtown Wausau. November 12-Dec 31, 2019.
Mother Nature is handing us an old fashioned winter. Which means those who are struggling will suffer even more. Join us in supporting Wausau Area Warming Centers and the Women’s Community by donating gently used coats, boots, mittens and hats for men, women and children.
Don’t have something to donate? We have hats and small items available for purchase to donate and earn the discount.
Disclaimer: Not retroactive to prior purchases, discount may not be combined with other discounts or offers, discount does not apply to product categories not listed here.
You be you. That’s what we love about the outdoors:no judgement, no comparison. Just encouragement and appreciation. So we’re excited that the performance gear we love is being embraced in fresh ways. Our brands demonstrate an unmatched commitment to the environment and positivity all around.
We see you VSCO girl!
Come see us in downtown Wausau, WI for Hydroflask, Fjallraven Kanken, Kavu Rope Bags, Patagonia, and so much more. This must-have gear and clothing will be your favorites for years to come, regardless of trends.
Tag us in your social posts! We’re Wisconsin’s favorite outdoor store @shepssports.
