Shep’s annual Ski & Snowboard Demo is 9am-3pm March 5, 2011 at Granite Peak Ski Area in Wausau, WI. Chat up the reps from K2, Volkl, Rossignol, Blizzard, Fischer, Line and Burton and try 2012 gear before it hits the shelf. Register in the Village at Granite Peak between 9am-2pm.  You’ll need a lift ticket [...]

The grounds of the Marathon County Public Library in Downtown Wausau, Wisconsin were transformed by the artistic hands and strong shoulders of the Granite Peak Ski Area Parks Crew, under the leadership of Bobby Smith to host the second Badger State Games Rail Jam on Feb 5, 2011. More than 60 talented snowboarders and skiers [...]

Downtown Wausau will host a snowboard and freestyle ski Rail Jam on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Marathon County Public Library, 300 North First Street, Wausau.  The Rail Jam will follow the Torch Lighting Ceremony of the Badger State Games, which will take place at 5:30pm.  Competition will begin after an athlete meeting at [...]

Straight from the sheep’s mouth… Why Wool?   Nothing manages moisture, regulates temperature or repels odor better than wool. So, why does it have to itch? That’s what we thought, until we tried SmartWool—the softest fabric you’ll ever wear. Temperature Regulation Wool fibers have tiny pockets of air that provide a buffering layer of natural [...]

Shep’s is pleased to sponsor the Granite Peak Midwest Best Snowboard and Freestyle Ski Team.   Team members get the benefit of year-round coaching and USASA sanctioned competition.   Watch the video to learn more and join the fun! USASA: United States of America Snowboard Association