Skiing, Snowboarding, Paddleboarding
As of September 2oth, 2013, Alpine Accessories has completed the transformation of the store from summer to winter. The 2014 equipment and clothing is on display and ready for you to see. The early shopper gets the best selection because we’re at our fullest inventory. And our service department is ready to go so bring in your skis and snowboardsRead More
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
Lime green is muted by black in the new 2013-2014 gear and apparel lines. The High Sierra ski bag and boot bags are made of extra durable nylon designed to last. These ski boot bags have more compartments for your every need and telescoping handles. The skate style wheels makes it a breeze going throughRead More
Alpine Accessories is the first to receive the new 2013-2014 skis and snowboards in the Chicago area. Why? Because we place our order about 2 weeks prior to everyone else. And the first order in is the first order to be shipped. So stop by and see the new skis and snowboard equipment. K2 realignedRead More
Off season storage is extremely important and can make your equipment last and perform longer. Follow these tips to help you protect your investment and get the best performance out of your gear. 1)Skis should be tuned BEFORE storing for the summer. This way your bases are clean and waxed for the absolute best protectionRead More
If you have a battery heated item that uses AA or D sized batteries, your batteries should be removed from the battery holder. If you do not remove the batteries, they could corrode and cause damage. If you have a rechargeable battery system, READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL! Many times the manufacturer recommends your batteries toRead More
Extend your paddle boarding into cooler days with a wetsuit! Mens and womens specific one piece suits as well as just tops and bottoms are available at Alpine Accessories. Neoprene wetsuits work by keeping your warm body heat in and not allowing the colder water to lower your body temperature. Any time the water isRead More
The new shipments of stand up paddleboards from BIC Sport and Boardworks have arrived at Alpine Accessories, as well as and large assortment of accessories and summer apparel. To find out more about our summer paddleboard business check out our sister blog FoxValleySUP. There you will find information on where to go with your SUP,Read More
On a recent ski trip to Colorado, when I unpacked my skis and poles from my bag, I found both poles to be broken right below the grips. They weren’t bent, they were cleanly broken in half. I use the best padded bag available, had plenty of clothing in the bag for added protection howeverRead More
The rock band Rush will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 18, 2013. This is the 28th annual ceremony and will be held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. Also to be inducted this year will be Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Albert King and Donna Summer.Read More