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 [...]

Every year we see dozens of snowboarders (some rookie, some not) who have lost time on the hill due to a lost binding strap. Shep’s can help most people out with spare parts or all kinds, usually while you wait, but unfortunately there are a few times when you’ll need to leave your binding behind [...]

Everything that’s great about snowboarding can be tainted by frostbite, a wrist injury or even just an inconvenience.  Our riders consider these must-haves: Lock Demon stomp-lock combo Nothing will ruin a session like having your board jacked.  And you have only yourself to blame if you don’t lock it up.  Demon’s Stomp Lock is a [...]

We’re constantly looking for the latest proven technology to offer our customers genuine benefits and we’ve found a winner for the 2010-11 ski season for those who have knee pain while skiing or during activity. Does an old injury keep you from enjoying your outings, or from getting your money’s worth from your lift pass? [...]