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#TBT – Shep’s Throw Back Thursday

This Thursday (June 4), Downtown Wausau’s River District is up to something special. You can read more details on the event’s Facebook page here, but I’ll sum it up using their own words: Merchandise, Music, and More! Come check out all that Downtown Wausau has to offer with added specials like one-night-only discounts, live musicians throughout the District, and extra entertainment and activities from 5 to 8pm. You’ll want to bring your family and friends as this summer-long event takes flight THIS WEEK! (This is an ongoing event happening in our Downtown. Mark your calendars for the First Thursday of June through October and join us from 5-8pm for special themes and lots of fun.)

In honor of June’s theme “Throw Back Thursday”, we’re throwing it back to the early years of Shepherd & Schaller. Not all businesses can pull out newspaper ads from six decades and re-live the old memories of time past, but Shep’s can. Believe us when we say we’ve been doing this a long time. Take a peek below and notice how much Shep’s has evolved over the years. Changing and growing our store to meet our customer’s needs and wants is one of our favorite things to do.

So, #tbt:

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.

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

Hundies Matter! Shepherd & Schaller is Wisconsin Ski Racing HQ

Calling All Ski Racers!

Wausau is Wisconsin’s Ski Destination, and Shepherd & Schaller is headquarters to Alpine and Cross Country Racers alike. Are you part of a team? Interested in trying something new? Have your eye set on a Gold Medal? Come see us. Racing equipment and maintenance is highly specialized and regulated. You’ll want expert help and with 65 years experience, Shepherd & Schaller is where the experts shop, tune and wax their skis.

We partner with Granite Peak Ski Team and support Wausau Nordic Ski Club skiers, offering team members special pricing on race equipment. We also contribute significantly to their ski swaps and support their fundraising activities year-round. Visit or call for contact info and details! 715-845-5432.

Good stuff happening above the Dungeon at Shepherd & Schaller Oct. 22-26

You’ve just found the perfect ski boots for the little one, new skis and poles for dad, and mom is excited about her new ski package at Shepherd & Schaller’s famous Dungeon Sale, October 22-26, 2014. You know the one – it’s the sale where you’ll find scary-good prices on new and used ski and snowboard equipment for the whole family!

It’s time to head upstairs for great deals on Outerwear, Sportswear, Footwear and Accessories for ski season! We can’t name our famous names, because the deals are too good to advertise. But, here’s what you’ll find for five amazing ski-sale days:

Buy 3 Get 1 Free: Smartwool Socks (20% off a single pair if you prefer)
20% off all in-stock Outerwear for adults and kids. (Kids from size 2T through 16/XL). Includes Jackets, Pants, Fleece, Mittens & Gloves, Hats and Balaclavas. Base Layers too.
20% off all in-stock Sportswear. Sweaters, Pants, Leggings, Tops, Shirts, Skirts, Dresses, Hoodies, T-Shirts. All of it.
20% off all in-stock Footwear. Running Shoes, Winter Boots and outdoor Fashion Footwear.
20% off in-stock necessities including: Handbags, Backpacks, Water Bottles and Home Decor
20% off in-stock Helmets and Goggles
20% off in-stock tuning tools and wax
Ski Binding Adjustments and Remounts for ski equipment purchased in the Dungeon Sale = $10
Complete 10-step Ski Tune, including hot wax $34.99 (Reg. $55)
50% off select in-season shoes and boots
Sale prices on all of our new 2014/15 Ski and Snowboard Equipment. Save even more when you bundle your purchase to include skis, boots, bindings, poles or board, boot and binding.
50% off remaining 2013/14 outerwear for adults and kids
Demon Phantom Audio Helmet $49.99 (Reg. $69)
Giro Bevel Helmet $39.99 (Reg $65)
Scott Little People Goggle $11.99 (Reg $19)
Scott Classic Goggle $19.99 (Reg $42)
Scott Strike Goggle $29.99 (Reg $75)
Scott Heli OTG Goggle $29.99 (Reg $65)

What’s not included you ask? Only a few items we are restricted from discounting like Yakima, and some year-round things like kayaks, camping accessories and bike accessories. (We do have sale “Shep’s” prices on remaining water sports, bicycles and some camping gear.)