Author Archives: Laurie P

Why You Should Use Boot and Glove Dryers

By Debb Schnoor This is One WARM Winter!!! We here in northern Illinois have no snow in our yards. The local ski areas are open, but struggling, and it’s spring skiing conditions. Warm, wet and slushy. It’s snowing in Colorado … Continue reading

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Ski Board Shop Displays

The crew has built some great displays to showcase product in the shop.  The Smith helmets were an NBS Buying Group special that we were able to pass savings on to our customers.  The Smith Variant helmet is regulary $160.00 … Continue reading

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No Snow Ski and Snowboard Sale

As you can see there is no snow in northern Illinois affecting sales at the shop.  Fewer skis and snowboards are coming for tunes so we had to give our back room helper Joey a project to keep him busy.  … Continue reading

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Ski Jackets to Match Your K2 Skis

You want to look good when you’re out on the slopes.  Here are a few examples of Ski Jackets to match your K2 skis.  The K2 Super Burnin is probably one of the most difficult skis to match a ski … Continue reading

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Girl Scout Troop works on Winter Sports Badge

The local Girl Scout troop visited Alpine Accessories on Sunday January 8th to gather information for their Winter Sports Badge.  The girls were shown how water proof breathable fabrics keep you dry and the differences to water resistant fabrics.  Rick also demonstrated … Continue reading

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Clothing Donation for Homeless Students

Alpine Accessories donated $500 worth of warm clothing to the local clothing drive organized by the Algonquin Commons shopping center. The Winter Cothing Drive Benefiting D300 Homeless Students collected winter clothing for those in need.   Alpine Accessories owners Rick and Laurie Pasturczak … Continue reading

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Free Lift Tickets and Discount Lift Tickets

Free Lift Tickets and Discount Tickets are available at many areas. This lists ways you can get these discounts and Free lift tickets from group rates, volunteering, package deals and more. Continue reading

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IBEX Ski Snowboard Club Day

The IBEX Ski and Snowboard Club had a special day at Alpine Accessories where their members were given one day specials, refreshments and a table set up with their upcoming trip information. Members talked to customers / hopefully potential members about … Continue reading

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Your Alpine Accessories Ski Test Team

Five ski testers from Alpine Accessories attended the SIA Snow Show in Winter Park February 2011 to test skis for McHenry County IL skiers. Continue reading

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Alpine Accessories Grand Re-Opening

Ski and Snowboard shop Alpine Accessories has Grand Re-Opening after doubling size of store this past summer. Continue reading

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