We work hard to bring you premium sporting goods equipment, clothing, footwear and accessories and we regularly offer special sales events and coupons to help you stretch your budget.
When we do offer discounts, our policies must be followed. They include:
Discount may not be combined with other discounts or sale offers.
Discount may not be extended to Special Orders of items not currently in stock, or never in stock.
Discounts are not retroactive to prior purchases.
Discounts may not be used toward gift card purchases.
We may require a specific coupon or coupon code to earn the discount.
Discount may have a specific start date and end date.
Manufacturer may limit the discount we can offer.
We reserve the right to alter or end a discount at our sole discretion.
Returning goods that you decide won’t work for you for a full refund of your purchase is acceptable within 30 days when the item you are returning is unused and has the original sales tags in place. Clearance items, special orders and ski equipment, swim suits are exceptions. See below:
Clearance items will be accepted for return for store credit (Gift Card) when the item is unused and still has the original sales tags in place.
Special orders may only be returned when the item is stocked in our store. We reserve the right to impose a 20% restocking fee at our discretion. Items we find for you at your special request that we do not stock in our merchandise mix may not be returned for refund.
Ski equipment that has been purchased but not yet been processed in our Ski Shop (bindings installed) may be returned for refund. (Items purchased in our annual Dungeon Sale are an exception – they may not be returned for refund.)
Swim suits may not be returned because of hygienic reasons.
Determination of whether an item has been used is at our sole discretion.
We reserve the right to change our policies at any time.
Price Adjustments will be made for purchases made within 5 days of an advertised sales event when an original receipt is presented to a Manager in store. Advertised sales events are supported by traditional media ads in local newspapers, and on radio and television. We reserve the right to adjust our policies at any time.
Shepherd and Schaller is pleased to partner with One Warm Coat®, warming communities…one coat at a time.
Forecasters are warning of another brutal winter. While the need for warm coats has never been greater, it has also never been easier to meet this vital need in our community. Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods invites area residents to join us in an effort to ensure that no one goes without a warm coat this winter.
We’re holding a One Warm Coat drive and will be collecting clean, gently used warm coats. One Warm Coat is dedicated to collecting and distributing gently used warm coats–free of charge and without discrimination–directly to local children and adults in the local area. The coat drive program provides an easy way for individuals and families to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors by simply passing along coats and jackets that are no longer needed.
Shep’s invites you to drop off your clean, gently used coats and jackets atShepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods, 324 Scott Street in Downtown Wausau, *September 18- October 31 during store hours. The process is simple: you drop off your extra coat and Shepherd & Schaller takes care of the rest. All donated coats will be given to the Wausau Women’s Community for distribution to local people in need. If you do not have a coat to donate, you can help provide a warmer winter by texting “WARM” to 80100 to donate $10 to One Warm Coat.
* Receive a coupon for 25% off a new insulated coat or jacket from Shepherd & Schaller’s in-stock inventory when you make a donation and purchase September 18-21. Donations made After September 21 will receive a coupon for 10% off a new insulated coat or jacket from Shepherd & Schaller’s in-stock inventory. Coupons do not apply to the purchase of rain or fleece jackets. Discounts are not retroactive to prior purchases.
One Warm Coat is national non-profit organization that supports and encourages coat drives. It helps individuals, groups, companies and organizations across the country collect coats and deliver them to local agencies that distribute the coats free to people in need. More than four million coats have been provided to those in need at no cost since its inception in 1992.
It’s our party and you’re invited! Shepherd & Schaller is 65 years old and we’re not getting tired yet. In fact, we’re feeling more energetic than ever here at historic 324 Scott Street in downtown Wausau. Shop during our Anniversary Celebration September 18-21 and enjoy special opportunities and huge discounts in every department.
Our Anniversary falls during our month-long Preseason Snow Sports Sale, so you know the savings and excitement are outrageous. Here’s what you’ll get when you shop:
Lowest prices of the season on all new Ski and Snowboard Equipment
Up to 20% off all new fall and winter Outerwear, Clothing, Footwear and Accessories (Spin the Wheel for great discounts!)
Smartwool Socks – Buy 3, Get 1 Free
Shoes – Buy 1 Pair, Get the 2nd Half Off
Shop our 65% off Rack featuring winter outerwear, sportswear, swimwear and yoga clothes.
Enter to Win! We’re giving away great prizes including a Stormy Kromer Hats, a Free Season Pass to Granite Peak Ski Area, Free lift passes for Granite Peak Fall Color Chairlift Rides, and Free Tickets to Warren Miller’s “No Turning Back” and our Apres’ Ski Party at the Grand Theater on Nov. 15th.
Partner with us as we work to keep our entire community warm this winter. Drop off a clean, reusable coat and we will deliver it to the Wausau Women’s Community, who will make sure every donation get in the hands of someone who needs it. You’ll get a coupon for *25% off your purchase of a new coat or jacket during our Anniversary Event for each jacket you drop off. Thank you for helping.
Thank you Wausau and Central Wisconsin for 65 wonderful years!
*Discount may not be combined with other discounts or sale offers. Discounts are not retroactive to prior purchases.
Stormy Kromers… are you familiar? Maybe you knew them as that wool hat with the ear flaps your grandpa Lou wore (and probably still wears). Or are they the ones you see on college campuses? The answer is: BOTH.
Stormy Kromers are well loved by all ages. They’re an old favorite, and a new (again) trend. The perfect way to keep your head and ears toasty this fall and winter, all while pulling off the fashion look you love.
So here’s what you should do:
1- Read a big of their story below (taken from StormyKromer.com) and the history of these hats will come alive.
2- Come down to the shop and see all the colors & styles we have and dream of which you’ll love most this chilly season.
3- Try it on and fall in love.
4- Wear it day after day.
It’s as simple as that! We have the largest selection of Kromers in the area so you’ll find hats with ties, buttons, plaids and solids, you’ll see your favorite team colors in their Benchwarmer collection, ear bands, can coozies, t-shirts, wool vests & bags, and more! They’re made right in Ironwood, MI, so you can be confident standing behind their brand, and sure that they meet even the toughest of winters head-on. They know what it’s like when the snow flies and the temperatures drop.
Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods first store, in 1949, was only a few hundred square feet. You could call it a “tiny box store.” But it was big enough for Allen Shepherd & Stan Schaller to stock what folks in the area wanted for hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, diving, bowling and athletics. A new location up the block a few years later let them expand their offering as customer expectations grew. They had grown to become a “small box” store at 324 Scott Street in Downtown Wausau.
Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods, 212 Scott Street, Wausau, WI. 1949. Founded by Allen Shepherd and Stan Schaller.Wausau Herald ad. 1961A big crowd! 1961
Shep’s (as the locals know us) has always been about relationships. Al and Stan knew their customers by name and their suppliers too. They rolled up their sleeves and served the community and the industry. In no time at all, the they were making their mark on the local, regional and national landscape, leading the local Rotary Club, chairing the Wisconsin Merchants Federation, and directing the National Sporting Goods Association, to name a few.
Jump ahead more than 60 years and only a few things have changed. Shep’s has refined our product mix to specialize in Outdoor products for skiers and snowboarders, paddlers and cyclists, water sports lovers, disc golfers, footwear fanatics and trend setters who follow fashion hand-in-hand with function. Repairs and rentals get a lot of attention, as well as custom orders. We’re still family owned and operated and as always our team is staffed by enthusiastic experts who play as hard as they work. We still support local teams and organizations with funds, time and talent, and partner with people who get things done for the communities they serve, like Nations Best Sports, so we can bring you big-box prices with mom-and-pop service.
A big crowd! 1961
With the Ski Department occupying 90% of the sales floor September through March; Shepherd & Schaller is integral to the local ski community. We host annual used equipment swaps, fundraisers for local ski and snowboard teams, race league nights. We sponsor an annual New Gear Demo each March at Wisconsin’s premier ski destination – Granite Peak Ski Area. We develop contests and organize community events including the Warren Miller film premier and Après Ski Party. The entire staff is involved at Granite Peak Ski Area as ski and snowboard instructors, ski patrols, racers, gatekeepers, etc. Our own Brian Trybula is the Salomon Pro in the Midwest, and Josh Haight is the K2 Snowboard Pro for the area. Seth Alwin is an Iron Man and telemark expert. When he’s not body kiting or grass skiing, Tony Selenske is setting new boundaries for skiing far outside the lines. Like the rest of our team, all are known far outside of Wausau for their talent on-snow and expert guidance in the store.
What makes us unique? Shepherd and Schaller is a one-of-a-kind place to shop and a cornerstone of the Downtown Wausau community. Customers shop three floors, including our famous basement “Dungeon.” Our building is 115-years-old and was once the home to the first JC Penney store east of the Mississippi. Some say it’s haunted (you can Google it). Our sales floor is merchandised like a mountain ski shop and features artifacts and furnishings from our long history – everything gets re-used. We rent skis, boards, snowshoes and ice skates in winter, at prices much lower than local ski areas, and we offer long-term leases as well. We modify our merchandise mix very season as customers demand and our community evolves. But what makes us truly unique is our 65-year history, which provides unparalleled insight into how we run our business and serve our customers. Our owner Robb Shepherd has been at the helm since 1986. He is known and respected by ski and snowboard suppliers industry-wide and often serves as a consultant to Nations Best Sports in behalf of other small shops trying to complete with big box stores. Our 10 full-time employees collectively have 118 years experience in our store alone to help customers have the best time possible on snow, trails, or wherever the outdoors takes them. We respect our suppliers and the challenges they face and we consider our sales representatives friends, understanding that they can help us make great decisions, satisfy our customers and grow our business.
Some ask us “Why would anyone want to be an independent retailer?” Our answer is, with competition at every turn, an economy we all struggle in, and only 24 hours in a day, is it worth it? We can’t answer for anyone else, but because ours is a toy store for grown-ups in a community that values integrity, family and the environment, the answer is Yes! We wouldn’t have it any other way. Who wouldn’t love our job? We offer the coolest gear for outdoor enthusiasts, the manufacturers we work with believe in the things that matter, the events we host and support make a difference, the community we work in appreciates the effort and most importantly the customers we serve are our friends. As Tom Hanks says in the film You’ve Got Mail, to us “It’s personal.”
The presidents and CEOs of the most respected manufacturers in sport are our friends, not just names on a database. These relationships help us to know the ins and outs of the industry like no one else you might shop with.We don’t just sell. We shop. We personally select the products we offer, compare them, test them, inspect them and help customers choose them. It’s a difference we enjoy when we ourselves shop locally and we’re told it’s meaningful here at Shep’s. Even if it is old fashioned, it’s been personal to us since 1949.
The best part of what we do is watch excited customers head out with new gear that is just what they wanted, knowing we took care of all the steps necessary to bring those products to town and position them to make someone’s day. We love hearing stories of adventure and family when folks come back to share. (Join us during Christmas break – Shep’s is a gathering place for friends who can’t wait to reconnect!)
When dad, Allen Shepherd, coined the original shop tag line “It pays to play” he didn’t mean we’d get rich working this hard. He meant it is critical for personal and family health and happiness to include exercise and relaxation in your life. He was right, and we feel fortunate to have 65 years of experience to guide us. So while there are moments of craziness in every day, we’re not crazy. We honestly enjoy being an independent retailer.
A few last words as we prepare our Anniversary Celebration: We pack 15,000+ square feet of retail space full with the best performing brand name apparel, equipment, and accessories for any outdoor adventure. We scour trade shows for the latest must-have item and work to keep our store full of the most sought after gear. For those who can’t travel to exotic downtown Wausau, Wisconsin, shopping http://www.shepssports.com is an easy way to take advantage of our selection and service. Our web store was launched in 2011 and demonstrates our commitment to providing service and resources our customers demand. We write our own Blog and support our community by sharing news of the great stuff that happens around own too.
Our sales events are advertised regionally on television, radio and local newspapers and our message and invitation to join the fun is shared via social media daily. We’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Foursquare. Please look for us there!
Our fabulous store and staff are available to customers seven days a week. We trim hours a little during the summer, but during the height of ski season you can visit us as follows:
Information on store ours and events is updated regularly at www.shepssports.com. Come see us at one of our 2014 Fall/Winter events:
September – Shep’s Month-long Preseason Snow Sports Sale
Sept 6-7 – Shep’s Tent Sale during Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend
Sept 18-21 – Shep’s Anniversary Event
Oct 4 – Granite Peak Ski Team Ski Swap (at Granite Peak/Fundraiser)
Oct 22-26 – Shep’s Annual Dungeon Sale
Nov 1 – Rib Mountain Ski Club Ski Swap (Marathon Park)
Nov 6 – Team Night @ Shep’s
Nov 15 – Warren Miller Premier (at the Grand Theater) & Shep’s 65th Anniversary Après Ski Party!
Nov 28 – Black Friday Sale
Dec 1 – Cyber Monday Sale
Check our some of our Milestones
September 1949 – Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods opens at 212 Scott Street, downtown Wausau, WI (current location of BMO Bank Plaza Patio)
September 1961 – Store moves to current location at 324 Scott Street. Building is purchased.
1988 – Robb Shepherd assumes day-to-day operations and ownership.
1988 – Second store location at Shopko Plaza in Wisconsin Rapids opens. (store closed 1992)
Spring 1994 – Parking lot at Scott Street and 4th Street purchased for customer convenience.
Spring 1999 – Adjacent building at 320 Scott Street is purchased; store expanded creating over 10,000 sq. ft. of retail space, adding warehouse space. Two 1300 sq. ft. studio apartments created and retail space at 318 Scott Street remodeled. Historic renovation of both storefronts completed.
