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Winter Sports Gear – Cleaning and Storage

As the temperatures rise and we start to dig out our summer sports equipment, it’s important to take a few minutes to clean and store your winter gear properly. Not only will this save you time and money in the long run, it’ll keep your gear performing great for years to come.

Skis and Snowboards – The bases of your skis and boards should be cleaned and waxed before you place them into storage. Often, the wax you started the season with is long gone come spring, leaving your bases dry and unprotected. Left in this condition, summer storage only make the problem worse.

Cleaning is best done using the hot wax and scrape method. Using a high temperature wax or base prep, iron in the wax and scrape while the wax is still warm. This will remove

any dirt and grime far more effectively without damaging or clogging the base than heavy cleaners such as WD-40, Simple Green, etc. After cleaning, apply another coat of wax and leave it on the base without scraping for storage. This protects the base from drying out and other damage that may occur during the months of nonuse.

Click HERE to learn more about our summer wax special. This month only, it’s $10, and if you’d like, we’ll even store your gear for you in our cozy downtown Wausau, WI maintenance center over the summer.

Snowshoes and Ice Skates – As with skis & snowboards, you’ll want to wipe down your other winter equipment before putting it away for the summer months. Storing your shoes & skates indoors in the summer will prevent the metals from rusting & will keep the plastics in their original form. It’s best to keep these items off the floor too (especially if we’re talking about a garage!) to prevent moisture damage.

Winter Apparel– Your jackets & pants will last their longest & look their best if they are cared for properly. While we suggest washing your jacket throughout the year too, you’ll definitely want to clean it up before storing it for the summer. Washing your outdoor clothing with harsh detergents such as Tide or All can damage the waterproof technologies of the piece. The same qualities that make these detergents hard on stains make them hard on quality outdoor apparel. Shep’s sells Nikwax, a detergent specifically designed to clean apparel without damaging their DWR (durable water repellant)

coating or clogging the waterproof membranes that live in the quality fabrics. (Always remember to follow the care labels on your jackets & pants when washing!) The same company that makes Tech Wash makes an entire line of fabric care products, including TX Direct, which restores waterproof/breathable coatings on your clothing.

Our staff is always around to answer any questions you may have, including anything about storing your winter toys. Stop in, give us a call, or post your question on our Facebook page.

Love Winter? Love Summer? You shouldn’t have to pick a favorite Sale March 1-31, 2015

For a lot of us, March is that lost month. We’re enjoying the best skiing of the season while looking forward to Spring Break on the beach or warm days at the lake or on the trail.

At Shepherd & Schaller you don’t have to choose which season to celebrate and plan for. All March long you’ll get end-of-the-season clearance prices on our remaining ski and snowboard equipment and 25-70% off winter outerwear and sportswear. At the same time, enjoy 20% off retail price on select water ski, wakeboard, bike, tennis, camping and paddling gear and new summer fashions, yoga, swim and footwear.

You decide. Is it our best post-season sale or pre-season sale of the year? We’re here to help you make the most of your time in store and out.

Happy March!

Restrictions apply.

Free Ski Demos for Skiers 65+ on Tuesdays!

We believe that skiing starts when you learn to walk and never has to end. We hate to hear that when someone reaches their 50th, 60th, or 70th birthday, they buckle their boots, hang up their skis, and call it quits.

We can all get inspired by Klaus Obermeyer, who started the well known and highly respected apparel company that took his last name. Klaus, now 95, skis every day of the season, just as he’s done since he was young. His slogan? “The days you don’t ski,
you don’t get back.”

So what about you? Have you been told you had to turn in your pass, or are you still going strong? We’re offering our ski veterans (those 65 and over) FREE performance ski demos on Tuesdays through the season. You have no excuse!

The fine print: Free Rentals on Performance Ski Demos only ($35 value). Setup includes performance skis & bindings. Boots not included, but can be rented for $10. Free Demo Program valid on Tuesdays only; pick up skis Monday from 7-8 pm or Tuesday anytime, and return skis Tuesday evening or Wednesday by 10am. Reservations are not available on Free Demo skis, and quantity is limited. Paying customers’ requests are filled first. Shep’s reserves the right to modify the program at any time.

February is Love Month. Shop & Ski Local and We’ll Share the Love with a Discount You’ll Love.

Hey, Wausau! Shop local, Ski local and spread the love with us.

February is Love Month at Shepherd & Schaller. We love our Downtown Wausau, Wisconsin neighbors, and friends at Granite Peak Ski Area and know you do too. Bring us your (not more than two-day old) Granite Peak Lift Pass or receipt from a Downtown Wausau Third Street shop or restaurant and get an extra 10% off our regular and sale priced in-stock Outerwear, Sportswear or Footwear. Our friends at Evolutions in Design are joining us and will accept receipts from neighboring shops for 10% of select merchandise throughout February too. Awesome, right? Thank you for supporting the businesses that make Wausau a great place to shop, dine, visit and a better place to live. Only a few restrictions apply.

Discount does not apply to Green Dot clearance items.
Discount does not apply to Equipment (skis, boots, snowboards, bikes, tents, etc.)
Discount does not apply to Special Orders of items not currently in stock, or never in stock.
Discount is not retroactive to prior purchases.
Receipts cannot be combined to achieve more than a 10% discount.
Discount may not be used toward Gift Card purchases, Rentals, Tune-ups or Repairs.
Wausau Third Street Shop, Restaurant or Tavern receipt must be dated within two days of presentation to qualify. We must be able to read the receipt.
Promotion is effective February 1-28, 2015.
Third Street Receipts must be dated January 30-Feb 26.
A current Granite Peak Ski Area Lift Pass will also be accepted in lieu of a Third Street receipt as outlined above

Holiday Shopping at Shep’s

Calling all Santa & Mrs. Clause stand-ins! Shep’s has great deals for your holiday shopping!

As always at Shep’s, you’ll save big money on all ski & snowboard equipment with our sale and “package” pricing. But besides that, enjoy our current promotion & save on all clothing, footwear, accessories, helmets, goggles, and more!

Here’s how it works:

After filling your gift bag & throwing it over your shoulder (Ho Ho Ho), you’ll spin our Discount Wheel at the register and earn a discount of 10, 15, or 20% off all applicable items.

Besides this offer, you can take advantage of the Daily Deal; one favorite gift/stocking stuffer idea at an end-of-the-season discount. What’s better?!

Take advantage of the discounts through December 24th!