Category: Ski

How to Reach the Podium? Visit Wausau’s Alpine Race Experts!

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.

Preseason Alpine Ski & Snowboard Package Prices

All through September we get down and dirty with our ski gear. Don’t judge us, we’re doing it for you! The lowest price of the year is yours on new 2019-20 ski and snowboard equipment when you buy a complete package. How little will you pay? Scroll and peek, then hurry in. These low prices end September 20, 2019.

Disclaimer: you can build your own package from all of our gear choices. We’ll give you the lowest possible price on each item: ski+ boot+ binding+ pole or board+boot+binding.

Our sample alpine ski packages don’t include Boots. You’ll pay the lowest price of the season on any ski boot you fancy when you buy a complete package! The price you see here DOES include binding installation and adjustment. Remember – safety first! ps. Bring both boots to us if you’re using old boots with your new ski package so we can set the bindings.

Adult sample alpine ski packages are shown next. But remember! You can build your own favorite gear into your new favorite package. These are just samples including our entry level bindings and ski poles, and not including boots:

Hey snowboarders! We got you. Nidecker has a place on our display this season, alongside K2 and Nitro. Build your own package to go home with one of these:

Pre-Season Sale 2018

Pumpkin Spice has nothing on us! Cozy flannels, cute booties, famous fleece, après ski goodies, epic new gear as sweet as your favorite latte. All these and so much more at the lowest prices of the season. Right here, right now!

This year’s new ski and snowboard equipment has us daydreaming about the lines we’ll carve and the fun we’ll have on slopes and trails, near and far.  Visit Shepherd & Schaller all through September for the lowest prices of the season on ski and snowboard equipment.  (Prices increase October 1st.)   Scroll below for a taste of how affordable new ski packages are.

Are you more into apple-picking and Friday night football than snowy slopes? Then our Spin the Wheel discount is for you.  Save up to 20% off the retail price on all new in-stock clothing, footwear and bags.  Yep.  That includes insulated jackets and pants, fleece, flannel, dresses, sweaters, base layers and accessories like hats, caps and mittens, backpacks, handbags and luggage.  Cozy, warm and dry is where it’s at when we help you get dressed for colorful Wisconsin fall’s and crisp winters.  Spin and Win!

Your favorite famous outdoor brands are here: Patagonia, Outdoor Research, Descente, Roxy, Quiksilver, O’Neill, Obermeyer, Picture, Dare2B, Kari Traa, Smartwool, Toad & Co, Kuhl, Aventura, Lole, Purnell, Woolrich, Pendleton, Dakine, Swany, Hestra and dozens more.

Ski and Snowboard brands: only the best will do! Volkl, Nordica, K2 Ski, Armada, Salomon, Blizzard, Rossignol, Tecnica, Head, Dalbello, Nitro, K2 Snowboard, Oakley, Prett, Smith… And we’re just getting started!  With 69 year’s history, we know what skiers want. Shop the largest selection in the region and talk with experts who love the slopes as much as you do.

Whet your appetite and check out how little you’ll pay to join the fun – if you shop by September 30th, 2018:

We’re Giving You Buck$ Nov 24-Dec 3 at Shepherd & Schaller

Happy Holidays from everyone at Shepherd & Schaller!  We’re chock full of cold weather clothing and shoes and the ski, snowboard and snowshoe equipment you and your friends love.  Come see us, then visit our neighbors in the charming downtown Wausau River District this season for gift shopping, entertainment, dinner out.  We expect you’ll find it much more festive and fun than big box or online shopping.
Take a peek below at our Black Friday specials and get inspired.  As always, we work tirelessly to bring you outstanding selection, value and service. Let our experience sweetly flavor your holiday shopping experience.

In addition to discounts scattered in every department, you’ll get $10 in ShepsBucks for every $100 you spend.  That’s on all the products we have in-stock, including clothing and equipment (but not gift cards, shop services or special orders. Full disclaimer is on each Shep’s Bucks card.)

We’ll see you at a respectable 9am on Black Friday, November 24, 2017.Black Friday last ten full days at Shepherd & Schaller in Downtown Wausau, Wisconsin.Happy Holidays!

         

Ski Team Night 2017 is Nov. 9th

 

It’s that time again!  Shep’s Team Night is Thursday, November 9th, 2017. Shop for gear and clothing you need and meet friends and coaches to kick off our favorite season. Racers and their families get special pricing on this night.  Read on!

While we always provide team members and industry pros with special discounted pricing on ski race equipment, goggles, helmets, poles and protective gear, for this one night only you’ll also get 25-70% off all in-stock outerwear, footwear and clothing accessories.

Team members should be sure to pick up Shep’s “Racer Card” that night too, qualifying them for 40% off retail price on back shop services including waxing, binding testing, binding adjustment, Swix Hot Box, binding mounting and ski tuning. Racers presenting this card at time of purchase will also get 25% off race protective gear, race gloves, pole guards, shin guards, race helmets and ski goggles all season long.

Family members attending Team Night will be offered 25% off in-stock outerwear, clothing and footwear on November 9th too.

Wear your team/group logo to be eligible for prize drawings.  Winners will be notified by social media.

 Thursday, November 9th, 2017 – 9am-8pm

  • Special Pricing on Race Equipment
  • 40% off back shop services
  • 25% off in-stock outerwear and clothing, footwear and accessories
  • up to 70% off clearance outerwear and clothing, footwear and accessories
Wondering about events, sales and other info from Shepherd & Schaller?  Please visit our Blog and follow our @shepssports social media pages, where our events are always announced weeks in advance!