Category: Snow Sports

The Sale Everyone Waits For: Sidewalk Sale Returns June 26-28

Some traditions are simply too good to miss.

For generations, our Annual Tent & Sidewalk Sale has marked the heart of Summer at Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods.

It’s the event where seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, bargain hunters, first-time adventurer’s, and families enjoying the annual Chalkfest in downtown Wausau all gather together to discover incredible deals on the gear, clothing, footwear and other essentials they need for the season ahead.

June 26-28, 2026 promises to be one of our best yet!

Biggest Savings of the Season

For a limited time, you’ll find special sale pricing throughout the store, under the tent, and along the sidewalk. We’ll be clearing out select seasonal merchandise, closeouts, discontinued styles, and one-of-a-kind finds at prices you won’t see again this year. We’re talking 90% off racks, 70% off racks and no less than 50% off equipment and clothing brands we can’t mention.

Whether you’re preparing for camping trips, lake weekends, hiking adventures, family vacations, or simply updating your outdoor wardrobe, this is the perfect opportunity to save. Snow sports gear too, naturally.

What You’ll Find

Our Tent & Sidewalk Sale features jaw dropping savings on:

  • Outerwear for the whole family (including Obermeyer Outerwear at 70% off!)
  • Sportswear from favorites like Patagonia, Arcteryx, Pendleton, Kuhl, Marine Layer, Jetty, Roxy & Toad and Co. to name a few
  • Footwear including sandals, slippers, trail, hiking and snow boots 20-50% off
  • Camping gear, furniture and accessories up to 40% off
  • Water sports equipment and swimsuits 20-50% off
  • Bikes 30-40% off and cycling accessories at least 20% off
  • Summer fashion and homewares, seasonal gifts 20-70% off
  • Ski & Snowboard helmets, goggles & bags 30-60% off
  • Skis, Boards, Boots, Bindings, Poles at least 30% off
  • Clearance merchandise up to 70% off!
  • Socks by Darn Tough and Sockwell 25% off! (or Buy 3 Get 1 Free)

Inventory changes daily, and all items are available in limited quantities, so early shoppers often find the best selection.

Discover Unexpected Treasures

One of the things customers love most about the Tent & Sidewalk Sale is the hunt. Every year, unique items emerge from stockrooms, display areas, and discontinued inventories. You never know what you’ll discover—a favorite jacket at a remarkable price, a piece of gear you’ve been eyeing all season, something nostalgic or the perfect item for an upcoming adventure.

A Northwoods Tradition

Since 1949, Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods has been helping families make the most of life outdoors. Our Annual Tent & Sidewalk Sale is more than a shopping event—it’s a celebration of summer in Wisconsin and the outdoor lifestyle that brings our community together. Enjoy Wausau’s annual Chalkfest just steps from our front door on Saturday and Sunday

Bring a friend, browse the tent, explore the sidewalk displays, and enjoy the excitement of finding exceptional values throughout the store.

Join Us

The best deals won’t last long, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Make plans to visit our Annual Tent & Sidewalk Sale and discover why this summer tradition continues to be one of the most anticipated events of the season.

Can’t visit during the event? Shop clearance prices on select items at shepssports.com too

See you under the Tent and inside Shepherd & Schaller June 26-28, 2026!

Sleigh the Season! Shep’s Ladies’Night is Nov 13.

You deserve a little TLC during the holiday season ladies. Let us pamper you with discounts, expert advice, prizes and surprises. Just in time for 2025 ski season and holiday prep.

In addition to shopping the elevated styles you love from Shepherd and Schaller, learn insider tips to make your first ski trip stress free, successful dressing for a comfy, cozy, active Wisconsin winter, and enjoy treats and surprises that make the season joyful. Take a few minutes with us from 5-8 on Thursday, Nov 13 to celebrate women, shop and learn:

  • What makes women’s ski gear different? Why is it important?
  • How can a first-timer navigate the ski resort easily?
  • What to do when your ski day is over: gear and clothing storage & maintenance.
  • How to dress for comfort on the slopes, and Apres fun after.
  • Mountain Lifestyle must-haves; home goods and gifts.

Tag a friend and make it an evening. Reserve a spot to be eligible for door prizes. Click Here.

Giftable door prizes, free gift wrapping, and a visit from a handsome man in Red are on tap along with refreshments.

We’re partnering with Sport Obermeyer and our women-centric brands to celebrate the joy that winter brings when we focus on kindness, warmth and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

Deep discounts when we all need them most is another Shep’s gift to you. Happy Holidays Ladies.

Let’s Sleigh!

Put your back into it! Spin to Win is back at Shepssports

Wausau’s Favorite Outdoor Store is all about preparation, recreation and fun! So, put your back into it! Give it a whirl! Do a little dance! And save BIG on your purchases. You could even win an awesome weekly prize.

Our homemade (if a little wonky) Wheel has been a pre-holiday shopping tradition for years. It’s at our cash wrap counter. Spin it when you’re ready to check-out. Yes! You can go back for more.

  • Wheel Discount applies to in-stock items including:
  • Outerwear, Sportswear, Footwear
  • Gloves, Hats, Baselayers, Socks
  • Home & Gift
  • Enjoy our low, low pricing on Ski and Snowboard gear with you take advantage of our Package Pricing. Spin to Win discount does not apply to skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, waxing tools or back shop services.
  • Wheel discount may not be combined with already discounted/clearance items marked with our “discount dot.”
  • Spin to Win discount does not apply to purchases at shepssports.com
  • Spin to Win begins Monday, Oct 27, 2025 at Shepherd and Schaller Sporting Goods. Shop 10-5 Monday-Saturday at 324 Scott St, Wausau, WI 54403

Good News! Shep’s Youth Outerwear Grows with Your Kiddos

Sport Obermeyer does it best, but you’ll find it on most of our kid’s snow jackets and pants (and bibs) size 7 and smaller. Because, hey, your tots grow faster than you can keep up with. We get it.

Take a look at our extensive selection of youth outerwear. All featuring materials and features to keep them warm, dry and playing outside long enough love the great outdoors, no matter the weather.

Shepherd and Schaller winter dressing experts are here to help you with proper layering and selecting accessories like gloves and face protection that won’t make you regret your choice to play outside.

Start ’em young!

Shep’s Prices Drop Like Fresh Powder When You Bundle to Save

Update 3/11/26 – Last Run Event on now! End-of-Season Pricing on 25/26 gear and clothing in in place! Shop snow sports year-round at clearance.

Every Ski, Board, Boot, Binding and Pole we stock has a Manufacturer’s Retail Price, a (lower) a’ la carte *Shep’s Price and (lowest) Shep’s Package Price. Check out our full range, shown at Shep’s Price, at shepssports.com.

Our in-store Package Price offers the Peak of savings (see what we did there?) New 25/26 Ski and Snowboard Gear is the lowest possible price when you buy a complete Package, which we define as the three required items to slide properly on the snow.

  • Alpine Ski Package = Skis+Bindings+Boots
  • Snowboard Package = Board+Bindigs+ Boots
  • Nordic Package = Skis+Bindings+Boots
  • Yes, you can mix and match gear for family members to achieve Package Pricing at Shep’s.

Check out these 2025-26 sample packages, which include binding installation and adjustment. You’re out the door at these prices:

Pay as little as $209.99 on Kid’s Downhill and $299.99 for Adults. These are “All Mountain” recreational styles:

And Snowboard starts here:

Pay as little as $339 for Cross Country:

*There are a few rare exceptions where our Shep’s Price and Shep’s Package Price are the same on snowboard gear, where we are prohibited from offering prices lower than our a’la carte sale price.