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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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We’re Expanding and Remodeling

After 7 years in our current location Alpine Accessories is expanding and remodeling.  In 2004 owners Rick and Laurie Pasturczak purchased the retail condo unit at 9219 S. IL Route 31 in Lake in the Hills IL.  April 2011 the adjoining … Continue reading

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Joey Keen 1st Overall CMSC Racing Mens A Class

Employee and certified technician Joey Keen won 1st place overall in the 2010-2011 CMSC Men’s A Class.  Joey has been ski racing since he was 16 training with the Wilmot Junior Racing Team.  Joey has been working at Alpine Accessories … Continue reading

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A Week of Ski and Snowboard Clinics

The crew at Alpine Accessories has had training by several manufacturers this past week. Pat Sipe from Tecnica reviewed the Tecnica boots. Tom Furhman from Rossignol discussed cross country gear, snowboards, skis and ski boots. Patrick, the tech rep from … 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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Win a trip to Chestnut Mountain for 2!

You can win a ski or snowboard trip to Chestnut Mountain in Galena Illinois for two people, which includes lift tickets and bus transportation. The Free trip is being offered by Alpine Accessories Ski and Snowboard Shop and has been organized by … Continue reading

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New Rocker Skis

Get to know the term ROCKER. While rocker was seen in a handful of skis and snowboards the 09/10 season, it will be coming like an avalanche for the 10/11 season.  When you lay a current ski or snowboard on … Continue reading

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When to go on a skiing / boarding vacation?

When you travel to the mountains, you want to get the most enjoyment for your money, so we asked many customers last month when is their favorite time to go on a ski/snowboard vacation. Most said during Christmas holiday and … Continue reading

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Winter Park Demo Days!

February 1st & 2nd at Winter Park in Colorado for Demo Days! Five testers from Alpine Accessories Ski and Board shop went to the Winter Park Demo Days to test the new 2010-2011 equipment from Salomon, K2 and Atomic. We … 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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