Shep’s Annual Dungeon Sale 2014

You are expected in the Dungeon, October 22-26, 2014.  We’ll be waiting to help you find new or used ski and snowboard gear for your entire family, at prices so low it’s frightening!

Shep’s accepts used gear late summer through October 10th (leaving a little time before the sale so we can inspect, clean, tag and inventory all the gear — no small task) for consignment sale.  We help price it unless you know exactly what you want out of it, and keep only 10% consignment fee (when swaps keep 20%).  After your used items sell, you’ve got ‘Shep’s Bucks’ store credit to use toward the purchase of any of our products or services.

We set the used gear up alongside our own inventory of new gear (left over from last season) and make it easy by installing ski and snowboard bindings so you only have one price to consider.

Kids gear goes fast, so most years there is a line at the door before our Wednesday morning opening at 9:00am.  Have no fear, there is usually enough selection to satisfy shoppers all through the five-day event.  The basement is stocked with Alpine Ski, X-C Ski and Snowboard equipment.

You’ll want to shop upstairs too, where the latest 2014-15 gear is also on sale along with the season’s greatest fashions and accessories like helmets, goggles, wax, tuning supplies and more.  You can even combine the great used gear you find in the Dungeon with new equipment from upstairs at Shep’s low “package price.”  All clothing and accessories are at least 20% off during Dungeon Sale and we’ve got lots of other great specials going on.

To top it off we have crazy deals on shop work, like binding adjustments or re-mounts on dungeon gear for only $10, a full ski tune-up for only $34.99, and great prizes including a Free Granite Peak season pass which you can register for while you shop.

Once the Dungeon Sale is officially over, you are still free to shop the basement. (There’s just less to choose from!) Still not sure you want to own equipment and can’t find just want you want from our used inventory?  Talk to an associate about Leasing.

Oh yeah… don’t be alarmed when you leave the shop after the sale and run into a crowd on the sidewalk.  Shep’s is on the Paranormal Society’s Ghost Tour each year during Halloween Weekend.  Our spirits rarely makes an appearance during the event though, so you’re safe in the Dungeon.  Mwaa ha ha ha ha…

Dungeon Sale 2014 is October 22-26.  The sale is 9am-8pm Wed-Fri, 9am-5pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday. Suck up your courage, dig up the family and check our our frighteningly fun sale.

Party like a ski star! Wausau Welcomes Winter with Warren Miller & Apres’ Ski Fun Nov. 15th

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!

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Grand TheaterWarren 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.
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.
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.

Photo: Tyler Ceccanti – Greece Photo Location: Mt. Olympus, Greece Photographer: Mike Arzt

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

Stormy Kromers – An American Favorite

Stormy Kromers… are you familiar? Maybe you knew them as that wool hat with the ear flaps your grandpa Lou wore (and probably still wears). Or are they the ones you see on college campuses? The answer is: BOTH.
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Stormy Kromers are well loved by all ages. They’re an old favorite, and a new (again) trend. The perfect way to keep your head and ears toasty this fall and winter, all while pulling off the fashion look you love.

So here’s what you should do:

1- Read a big of their story below (taken from StormyKromer.com) and the history of these hats will come alive.

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2- Come down to the shop and see all the colors & styles we have and dream of which you’ll love most this chilly season.

3- Try it on and fall in love.

4- Wear it day after day.

It’s as simple as that! We have the largest selection of Kromers in the area so you’ll find hats with ties, buttons, plaids and solids, you’ll see your favorite team colors in their Benchwarmer collection, ear bands, can coozies, t-shirts, wool vests & bags, and more! They’re made right in Ironwood, MI, so you can be confident standing behind their brand, and sure that they meet even the toughest of winters head-on. They know what it’s like when the snow flies and the temperatures drop.

We’ll see you in the shop soon. 🙂

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Smartwool by the Thousands!

We know our friends wait patiently for our mega-shipments of Smartwool to arrive, and we’re happy to say that for those of you waiting for SOCKS, your wait is over!!!

Just arrived: thousands of your favorite comfortable, cozy, dry, warm, odorless, fast drying, antimicrobial socks for everyone in the family – the newborn to the grandpa. You’ll see colors, stripes, flowers, argyle, dots, cable knit, and more. Run or hike socks, ski & snowboard socks, lifestyle socks, women’s tights, and MORE!

Stop in and stock up while options in your size are plenty! See you (and your chilly feet) soon!

Here's a peek of what goes on in our back room when Smartwool gets here. Whew!
Here’s a peek of what goes on in our back room when Smartwool gets here. Whew!

Preseason Snow Sports Sale on NOW through Sept. 30th.

Spread the word! Shep’s month-long Preseason Snow Sports Sale is on in our Downtown Wausau store! Now’s your chance to get the very best selection of all the gear you need for winter. Make it a happy, fun, and warm one with new ski & snowboard equipment at the lowest prices of the season, and savings on all footwear, winter clothing, accessories, helmets & goggles! You’ll spin the wheel for savings. Maybe even do a little snow dance to celebrate Preseason with us.

Shop now… winter is coming!

Discounts & Spin to Save promotion are valid in store only. Discounts are not retroactive to prior purchases.  Visit us in Downtown Wausau!

*Restrictions apply during our Spin to Save Event:  

1.  Discounts may not be combined with any other offer.  Discount is awarded at the time of purchase and is not retroactive to prior purchases.
2.  Customer may spin the wheel once per transaction/purchase.
3.  Spin the Wheel discounts do not apply to skis, snowboards, boots, bindings or poles – these are deeply discounted to celebrate Preseason!
4.  Spin the Wheel discounts do not apply to Yakima products
5.  Spin the Wheel discounts do not apply to Clearance Items which have “Dot Discounts” already marked.
6.  Spin the Wheel discounts do not apply to Kayak, Bike, Camping or Tennis merchandise
7.  Spin the Wheel discount offer ends Sept 30, 2017.
8.  Preseason Sale prices are available in our Downtown Wausau, WI store only, not online at ShepsSports.com. Sorry!