Try Before You Buy at Demo Day

Photo: Granite Peak Ski Area

Test a wide variety of new skis for the upcoming 2025/2026 ski season and preorder at a deep discount. Our annual Demo Day is March 1, 2025. Join us as we welcome several of our brand vendors showcasing the latest gear.


In partnership with our friends from Granite Peak Ski Area, this event promises a day filled with exploration and excitement. To participate, simply register at the registration desk located in Sundance. The cost to join in on the fun is a $10 donation, with all proceeds going towards supporting the Granite Peak Ski Team.

Demo equipment will be available from the opening until 3 pm, giving you ample time to find your perfect fit. Please remember that all equipment must be returned by 3 pm to ensure that everyone gets a chance to experience the latest ski innovations. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to test out top-of-the-line adult-sized gear and support our local ski community at the same time.

Confirmed Attendees:

K2
Head
Volkl
Rossignol
Dynastar
Atomic
Salomon
Nidecker
A few more are anticipated.

Sweet Sale Dec 9-31 @ Shepherd & Schaller

  • Disclaimer:
  • Sweet Discount is not applicable to ski or snowboard equipment including skis, boards, bindings, ski or snowboard boots. It does not include snow shoes, ice skates or other equipment.  (Many of these are already discounted, just ask us for details.)
  • Sweet Discount is not retroactive to previous purchase on any date
  • Sweet discount is not applicable to special order items
  • Sweet discount must be redeemed the day it is drawn from the candy jar
  • Sweet discount cannot be combined with Share the Warmth discount.

Gifts for Outdoors & More

Shep’s is all about fun outdoors. You can count on discounts and sale prices for Black Friday and beyond. So here’s a little inspiration for gift giving you may not have expected from us. Happy Thanksgiving friends!

Photo: Fjallraven. Shep’s has a large stock of Kanken packs in several colors and sizes.

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:

The Groundhog Saw His Shadow, But There’s Good News in Wausau: Winter Clearance On Now at Shep’s

Wisconsinites know winter lasts well into March most years.  While box stores are busy putting out 4th of July goodies right after the Superbowl, Shepherd & Schaller is busy helping you live through and love the snow and cold any month of the year.

  Winter Clearance begins February 18, 2017 with up to 50% off remaining ski and snowboard equipment and accessories, winter outerwear, sportswear and footwear.   You know you’ll need it next season at least, so take advantage of low, low prices on the good stuff – brands you crave, fashions and tech you love.  Diligent shoppers will even find markdowns of 60% in our Sale Room.

When kids are happy, everyone’s happy. Keep them warm, dry and having fun. Shepherd & Schaller is here to help.

Don’t forget the kids.  They grow like weeds don’t they? Stock up on snow pants, mittens, hats, jackets, snow boots and of course ski and snowboard gear.  Why pay more?

Should we drop of few names to convince you it’s worth a visit?  Ok, here goes…

 

Head Ski, Rossignol, Nordica, Salomon, Armada, Line Ski, K2, Fisher, Swix, Giro, Oakley, Burton, Smith…

Patagonia, The North Face, Sorel, Arc’teryx, Spyder, Obermeyer, Roxy, Quiksilver, O’Neill, Toad & Co, Prana, Smartwool, Fits Socks, Swany, Gordini 

and so very many more of your favorite outdoor brands.

Come see us when it isn’t snowy or cold too.  Love the outdoors after shopping our Paddling, Water Sports, Camping, Clothing and Bike departments.  Shepherd & Schaller’s been Wausau’s favorite Outdoor Store since 1949.