Tag Archives: skiing

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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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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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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Salomon BBR Ski

Salomon rep Brian Crespo was at Alpine Accessories Ski and Snowboard Shop to update our sales staff on the new line of Salomon Skis and Ski Boots.  The 2011-2012 Salomon BBR 8.9 Ski is the shape of the future for … Continue reading

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Why Custom Ski Boot Fitting is Important

Custom Boot Fitting can help you improve your ability and comfort level when skiing or snowboarding. Go to your local Ski and Snowboard Specialty Shop for experienced boot fitters. Continue reading

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Ski Shop Remodel is Done!

Alpine Accessories Ski and Snowboard Shop’s   expansion and remodeling work is finally done.  The carpet was put in by Carpet One.  Now that the carpet is in the racks can be brought back out and skis, snowboards, and ski apparel and … Continue reading

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