Outdoors Starts In Here

Bike Here, There and Everywhere on a Fat Tire Bike from Shep’s

Mother Nature frequently likes to throw a wrench in the plans of most outdoor enthusiasts here in Wisconsin. Sometimes it’s snow, but it could be mud, sand or even ice that spoils cycling season. That doesn’t keep us off our bikes. We just go Fat Tire!

Fat Tire bikes take you places you’ve never been able to ride before. Mud, snow and sand are no longer the enemy. (with thanks to Tumblr for the eye catching photo)

Surface conditions aren’t the only reason to consider a Fat Tire Bike. Comfort might be the feature you love most because riding the bikes is not about speed, unless you make it about speed at one of the popular races or events in the region. Big, squishy tires give a soft, comfy ride. Fat tire bikes are rigid and are not equipped with any kind of suspension system, because the suspension is “integrated” into the tires. The elasticity of the rubber helps absorb shocks, increasing comfort. Who doesn’t like comfort?

Looking for a great low-impact workout? Fat Tire Bike frames are heavier than mountain bike frames so it’s true you’ll work a little harder during the ride. But that’s ok, it’s good for you. Doesn’t a soft quiet ride on a trail in the woods sound like an awesome way to get a low impact workout where you can burn as many as 1500 calories an hour (according to Mens Health Magazine)? Yeah, we think it does too.

At Shepherd & Schaller we stock Scott and Raleigh bicycles of all styles. And every bike purchase includes a Free 30-day check up for adjustments and health and a Free 1-year tune-up to make sure you’re bike is healthy and ready for what you require of it. (a $30 value.) You’ll also enjoy 20% off bike accessories with your purchase. Come talk with our riders, including industry expert Pete Kohlmoos, our department manager. He rides 365 in all kinds of weather, fits and repairs all makes and models. He’s your man.

Raleigh Pardner, 2017
Sale Price $799.99

Raleigh’s Pardner, at $799.99 (Reg $849), is an affordable way to join the fun. With a steel frame, bolt-on hubs and 4.1″ wheels this bike will last and last.

Scott Big Jon Bike, $1599
Photo: singletracks.com

Scott’s Big Jon, at $1599, is the best value in Fat Tire Bikes. It has an aluminum frame (lighter weight), uses through axels (wheels) and wider tires (even for a Fat Bike) at 4.8″.

Once you go Fat Tire, you may never go back.

Visit us for all your biking gear in downtown Wausau at 324 Scott Street. Call us for more information at 715-84-5432

Can’t Get Enough of Shep’s? Join Our Team!

Shepherd & Schaller is Wausau’s Outdoor Store. Serving central Wisconsin since 1949, we proudly offer the finest ski, bike, camping, water sports and paddling equipment, active apparel, and footwear in the region. We’re all about the experience, ours and yours. We’re tuned-in and turned-on by an active outdoor lifestyle, year-round.

Do you walk the talk? We’re always looking for the right people-person. Dependable, friendly, outgoing, detail oriented, energetic, supportive and a self-starter. You work as hard as you play. If you can see the big picture to provide support and solutions to our customers and teammates in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment, we should talk.

Spend your free time on the trails or the water? Pour over ski equipment blogs? Love sharing your passion? Our teammates are the face of our business, providing expert and enthusiastic advice to guide people to products that meet their goals. Are you willing to support back-shop functions and love learning? That’s what it takes, because this is no big box shopping experience.

Work-life balance. The outdoor industry wrote the book. Ski before work? Of course! Commute by bike? We encourage it. Coach the team? We love it! We’re all this this together, so your new ideas are welcome. Suggest a new product, tell us about a favorite place to play or a club that you support, develop a better system, create and contribute. We enjoy industry perks like product demos and pro pricing on the coolest gear for outdoor enthusiasts and we’re proud to offer brands that support Fair Trade, use recycled and organic materials and give back in exciting ways. The local events we host and support make a difference in our community and most importantly the customers we serve are our friends. To us, “It’s personal.”

We offer daytime, evening and weekend shifts, but not late nights. You’ll have time to play, for classes and for family. Though we’re flexible about scheduling and will work around your other obligations, you can expect to work key time frames including the holiday shopping season and ski season event weekends. Lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs. is required. Couch potatoes need not apply.

Tell us about your passions. Drop a note, send a video or stop by for a visit. There’s room to grow with us to create a satisfying career here in Downtown Wausau, WI.

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If we’re a good fit for each other, you’ll be responsible for the customer experience on the sales floor and will fully serve the customer base by connecting with them, assessing their needs, recommending products and encouraging the sale.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

* Effectively communicate store promotions, events and policies
* Accuately present product features and benefits
* Recommend local outdoor lifestyle resources
* Ensure merchandising standards are adherd to and executed accurately
* Use product training and sales training to give outstanding customer service
* Demonstrate safe practices and procedures in store by adhering to company standards
* Assist in all aspects of product preparation including receiving, merchandising, stocking
* Assist in all aspects of sales floor presentation including cleaning, organizing and display preparation
* Accurately prepare customer sales and service documents
* Accurately use Mac based POS system
* Complete other duties as assigned

Other Qualifications:

* Must have a passion for the outdoor lifestyle with proven experience in one or more of the following: bike, ski, snowboard, camping, water sports, athleisure and technical clothing, footwear.
* Proven ability to connect with and engage customers and deliver outstanding customer service every day, with a positive attitude.
* Demonstrated selling skills with the ability to meet goals
* Ability to communicate both verbally and written, clearly and concisely in English
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends and holidays
* Able to freely access all areas of the store including sales floor, stock area, workshop and register area by standing, walking, stooping, crouching, kneeling and climbing a ladder, ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
* Strong computer skills with the ability to effectively use a Mac environment

Ability to earn advancement to a full-time position is up to you!

Ready, Aim, SHOP! Treasure Hunters Sale 2017

When hunting season collides with holiday shopping, it’s easy to bag a prize during our Treasure Hunter’s Sale Nov 18-19, 2017.

Stalk our clothing and footwear departments for items tagged with Discount stickers. “Shoot” a photo in-store with your trophy purchase and post it online to get $5 in ShepsBucks to use during your next visit.

Celebrate hunting season and begin your holiday shopping season in Wausau where “orange weekend is the new black friday.”

Hunt for items marked with our discount dots.
Shoot a Photo of your new found treasure and post it on social media to earn $5 in ShepsBucks. (See terms in-store)
Hunt for hidden prizes throughout the store.
Shop our Clearance Center for up to 50% off clothing and shoes
Track sale priced ski and snowboard equipment

Treasure Hunter’s Sale is Nov 17-20, 2016 at Shepherd & Schaller

It’s hunting season and Shepherd & Schaller is making it fun for everyone. Shop during our Treasure Hunter’s Sale Nov 17-20 for discounts and prizes that will be easy to find.

Peruse our clothing and footwear departments for items tagged with a special Orange Deep Discount sticker! “Shoot” a photo in-store with your “trophy” and post it to get $5 in ShepsBucks to use during your next visit.

We’ve even hidden some exciting prizes in the ski department for you to stalk and savvy hunters will go home with great treasures from our downtown neighbors in Wausau’s River District too!

Buck up and put on a Kromer

Cold weather is no excuse to stay inside. While folks here may be a little “cheesy,” as in Wisconsin’s famous export, we’re serious about spending time outdoors all twelve months. And for about nine of them you’ll find Stormy Kromer hats are a uniform in Wisconsin.

It’s the windproof boiled bool, magic pull-down earflap, awesome bow and handsome brim, though we don’t get much sun in these parts. But most of all is because we all look so great wearing them, and have since 1903 when the famous cap was born in Wisconsin.

Our friends at Northern Michigan’s Stormy Kromer factory put together a little history video. We like it and think you will too. Come see us in Downtown Wausau, WI when you’re ready to pick out your first Kromer, or your tenth. And if you didn’t catch on already, our favorite hat is Made in the USA. Another good thing.