Category Archives: Ski & Snowboard Apparel

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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Ski Shop Expansion and Remodeling

Here is our update on the Alpine Accessories Ski and Snowboard shop expansion and remodeling.  The cinder block wall is down now, leaving a ton of dust to be cleaned and vacuumed up.  New drywall has been put up in … Continue reading

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Wanabe Ski Bum

Wanna Be Ski Bum Ryan Pasturczak dressed up in his dad’s early 1980′s Nevica one piece ski suit for Halloween.  This is not the first time Ryan has donned the suit.  In the past couple years he has actually worn … Continue reading

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Timely tips on staying warm!

We’ve asked some of our customers and employees to share some of their secrets on how they stay warm on the slopes. Hopefully you’ll find some of their secrets helpful. • I never wear my ski socks when I drive … Continue reading

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Heated Clothing

Are you one of those who dress properly but still get cold? Or do you have poor circulation and get cold hands and feet? There is a solution for you! Battery heated clothing! Battery heated vests, jackets, gloves, mittens and … Continue reading

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