Tag: Ski Sale

Swap It Like It’s Hot : Ski Swap Season ’25 is Here!

  • Oct 4, 2025: 8am-2pm Granite Peak Ski Team Ski Swap, Granite Peak Ski Area The public is invited to drop off their used equipment Fri, 4-7pm and Sat, 8am-10am . The used equipment drop off will be at the large tent in the parking lot.  Checks and unsold equipment must be picked up Saturday, 3pm.  
  • Oct 20-25, 2025: Shepherd & Schaller’s Annual Dungeon Sale, 324 Scott St, Wausau New and Used Ski Gear at Prices So Low It’s Frightening! Dungeon Sale is Wausau’s favorite ski sale, featuring DEEP discounts throughout the store on New gear, New clothing and New accessories too.
  • Nov 1, 2025: Wausau Alpine & Nordic Ski Clubs Swap, Marathon Park East Gate Hall, Wausau Equipment Drop Off:  Fri, Oct 31, 5–7pm & Sat 8-10am. Shop Sat 11am-3pm, Pick-up 4-5:30pm
  • Dec 6-7, 2025: Hoofers Ski & Snowboard Resale, Varsity Hall-Union South UW Madison Sat 8am-5pm and Sunday 8am-1pm

Shopping a Ski Swap is fun, and fiscally smart if you know your goals and how to approach it. Shepherd and Schaller’s Experts are on hand at the Swaps listed above, and we’ll make sure you bring home properly fitted gear designed to help you achieve your slope goals. Want a little more advice? Visit our previous post for expert tips.

Preseason Ski Sale On Now, Ends Oct 26 at Shep’s

It’s here! 24/25 gear from your favorite ski and snowboard brands. Shop NOW, for the lowest prices and best selection of the season.  Preseason Sale ends Oct 26, 2024.

Armanda, Atomic, Blizzard, Dalbello, Dynastar, Elan, Head, Giro, K2, Lang, Leki, Look, Marker, Nordica, Oakley, POC, Rossignol, Salomon, Smith, Tecnica, Tyrolia, Volkl and more!

Kids growing? Do you have healthy, old ski gear to move out of storage? Turn your old gear into Shep’s Store Credit!  We will accept it through Oct 12th, 2024.  Click here for details about DUNGEON SALE, where you can buy used and new gear at prices so low it’s frightening! Wausau’s favorite Ski Swap happens the third week of October, every year at Shepherd and Schaller.

Brrrr! Thank goodness for those fabric tubes that cover your face.

There are so many names: gaiter, neck-up, neck-tube. And, what about that thing people wear over their head and face? At Shepherd and Schaller we call it a Balaclava, or Clava. And we recommend them for bitter cold and hot sun.

There are so many names: gaiter, neck-up, neck-tube. And, what about that thing people wear over their head and face? At Shepherd and Schaller we call it a Balaclava, or Clava. We stock and wear them year round!

An investment of $15-$50 will protect your ski and keep you warm and dry.

Windproof panels, moisture-wicking fabrics, easy-fit sizing, multi-function from CTR. So, they’regreat for outdoor workers, athletes, everyone!

Quick-dry power-stretch fleece in kids and adult sizes. These things cover just your face or all the way over your head. Flexibility and crazy patterns rule!

Our year-round favorite: Merino Wool. The perfect fabric for cold, bitter cold and even sunny, hot weather. Shop all these and more in Downtown Wausau at Shep’s.

Merino Wool Greatest Hits:

  • It’s Odor resistant-Antimicrobial properties of merino wool means it kills bacteria . So, wear it repeatedly before washing. No matter how hot it is, you’ll feel fresh all day long. Your merino wool T-shirt or shirt will not smell – like cotton shirts do. On top of that, you don’t need to wash it each time you’ve worn it. Just hang it in the open air and enjoy it again the next day.
  • Merino Wool is Quick drying- a surprisingly fine fabric, that releases water easily. It’s dry long before your other garments are. Just put it in the machine, dry flat or place it on a hanger and wear it again in no time!
  • Merino Wool is Wrinkle resistant- The elastic properties of the merino fiber make it extremely wrinkle resistant. If you hang your garment to dry, ironing becomes optional. And when you’re travelling with a packed suitcase, just get out your merino wool clothes, hang them for half an hour and you’re all good. No annoying wrinkle damage from seatbelts or backpacks any more. It’s the ultimate on-the-go companion.
  • Merino Wool is Washable-The naturally protective outer layer of your merino wool shirt or T-shirt will prevent stains from being absorbed. However, when your favorite item is dirty, just wash it on low temperature. Not sure how to start? Check the care label inside your garment!
  • Merino Doesn’t itch-
  • Superfine merino wool fibers are only 17 microns thick, compared to a human hair which is between 60 and 180 microns in thickness causing them to be more flexible and less coarse against the skin. They also don’t fray as much as other fibers (thanks to their flexibility).
  • Merino is Durable-Merino wool is 6 times stronger than cotton. Each fiber can be bent back onto itself over 20.000 times. In comparison: cotton breaks after 3.200 times.
  • Merino UV resistant-The natural UV barrier of the fabric keeps you safe from damaging UV radiation from the sun – unlike synthetics and cotton. Sheep don’t get sunburn, right? Hello, worry-free summer times!

BOA Ski Boots are Dialed In at Shepherd and Schaller

BOA’s dialed-in precision fit is redefining “peak performance” in alpine skiing. Wauasu’s historic ski shop has the largest selection of in-stock alpine ski boots in Wisconsin, including BOA boots from K2, Salomon and Atomic.

BOA’s dialed-in precision fit is redefining “peak performance” in alpine skiing. Wauasu’s historic ski shop has the largest selection of in-stock alpine ski boots in Wisconsin, including BOA boots from K2, Salomon and Atomic.

Whether tearing down the piste or taking on the backcountry, athletes are constantly seeking ways to gain a performance edge. Technological innovations have played a pivotal role in that. The BOA® Fit System, known for its groundbreaking contributions to multiple sports, has now ventured into alpine skiing, promising a scientifically proven performance advantage. In partnership with the world’s leading ski brands, K2, Salomon, Atomic.

IMPROVED PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION:

A 13% reduction in peak pressure on the top of the foot while still delivering a precise uniform fit, micro-adjustable in millimeter increments.   

IMPROVED RESPONSIVNESS AND POWER TRANSFER DURING TURNS:

Up to 6% increase in peak forces underneath the foot and 10% improvement in the rate of force production at turn initiation.   

BOAfit.com

Shep’s boot fitters are trained to help you choose the best boots for your situation. Preview our ski boot inventory at shepssports.com then visit us in downtown Wausau where we can serve you best.

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: