The 2 main reasons why you should use boot & glove dryers are: Boot & Glove Dryers will remove the moisture that make your hands and feet feel cold. Boot & Glove Dryers will remove the moisture that mildew and bacteria thrive on. Where does this moisture come from? How does a dryer remove thisRead More
When Ski Boots Are Too Big
Many skiers share 2 problems. Many skiers size their skis too short and their boots too big. While small skis are a minor problem, a too big of boot creates problems. If the boot is too big, you have a loss of control, your foot moves around inside the boot making it uncomfortable and it may affect the releaseRead More
What’s new for ski gear for 2014?
The first thing that comes to mind is the new K2 ski boots. Instead of taking a race boot and tuning it down, K2 decided to design their boots from the ground up. This gave them more options on how to design their new boots. The big difference is their Y shaped spine on the back of theRead More
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 to my destination because they’ll be damp when I arrive. Instead, I put them on whenRead More
Therm-ic Boot Heaters are back in stock
A new shipment of Therm-ic battery boot heaters has just arrived at Alpine Accessories. Therm-ic was recently purchased by Sidas also a maker of battery boot heaters. During the transition the availability of Therm-ic product will be limited, however new 2013-2014 product will be available fall of 2013. Alpine Accessories does have Thermic batteries, insolesRead More
Therm-ic Battery Boot Heaters at the SIA industry trade show
Therm-ic battery boot heaters will be back in full force for the 2013-2014 season. Over expansion put Therm-ic in finacial problems over the summer of 2012 and they did not ship any new product for the 2012-2013 season leaving many with cold toes. Therm-ic is now owned by Sidas and they displayed the full Therm-ic product line atRead More
Tent for Outdoor Events
Alpine Accessories has a new tent for our upcoming Stand Up Paddleboard outdoor events. This photo was taken at the Hollows Conservation Area at the Paddle in the Park event. Sixty people tried the paddleboards at this event. There are more events being planned so sign up for the SUP email blast. Just go to ourRead More
Tecnica Ski Boots 2013
Tecnica will be bringing back their popular Cochise ski boots for 2013-2014 season. Next season Alpine Accessories will also be stocking the women’s Cochise 80 ski boot next to the men’s Cochise 90 . The Cochise ski boot line is designed for all mountain free ride skiers. They have only 3 buckles, a walk feature and the linersRead More
Swix Gloves
Swix Sidewinder component gloves are 3 gloves in one. Just like a component jacket that many of us like the insulated outer glove has a removeable liner shell glove. The liner glove is not just not a liner, this liner can be used as a lightweight glove by itself. The fleece liner has a gripper palm which you canRead More
Storing your skis / snowboard
DON’T store your skis and snowboards for the summer without proper preparation. DO have your skis and snowboards cleaned and tuned at the end of the season so all the salt and dirt is gone and a fresh coat of wax is applied to protect your bases and edges. Have your local specialty ski /Read More