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
To get the lowest prices one must plan ahead. When products and services are at the height of the season, when all the new models arrive is when you pay the MSRP/Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. Many retailers are bound by dealer agreements to hold M.S.R.P. prices until a specified date at the end of theRead More
If you put something away for a long time, you don’t put it away in bad condition. You put it away in good condition. It should be the same with your equipment. You don’t want to store your equipment for the summer with dirt and salt all over and with no wax on the bases.Read More
Many of us have been spring cleaning. Do you have any old skis hanging around from years past. You know, the ones that have bindings that are so old they are no longer on the binding manufacturers indemnification list. Here is a list of things you can do with those old skis. 1) Hang themRead More
You say, What? Rossignol has been making skis for Over 100 years! How can that be? Well let me tell you… Carpenter Abel Rossignol, born in the French Alps and a very committed skier, made his first skis out of solid wood in 1907. In 1937, Emile Allais became world champion on Rossignol skis. With RossignolRead More
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
Did you know the length of your ski and snowboard is determined by your weight and NOT your height as many believe? When you stand on a pair of skis or a snowboard, your weight compresses the camber which is designed into every ski & snowboard to distribute your weight evenly throughout the running surface.Read More