Dig up the family and find scary good deals on new and used ski and snowboard equipment in Shepherd & Schaller’s Dungeon, then head upstairs for at least 20% off your favorite ski and snowboard clothing, accessories and essentials.  Ski Tunes only $29.99.  Binding mounts and adjustments on Dungeon and 2011-12 gear only $10.

Register to win a Season’s Pass to Granite Peak Ski Area in Wausau, Wisconsin!

See you in the Dungeon!

Of course the most obvious reason is that we get to work with the best products and manufacturers in outdoor specialty sports.  Who wouldn’t want to have access to the latest technologies, marvels of engineering, trend setting fabrics and fashions for snowboarding and skiing, biking, water sports, camping, tennis and more?  Another reason is our customers.  Their enthusiasm is contagious.  We sell grown up toys to grown up kids.  What’s not to love about that?!

Our sales team is made up of athletes and enthusiasts who love to play hard and work hard.  Most come to us with personal experience in the sports we sell and all are trained to know everything about the products you’re considering, often by the manufacturers directly.  Come fall, we receive about 40 hours of manufacturer-direct training before we even hit the floor to assist you in selecting the right snow sports gear for your perfect season on the slopes and trails.

Everyone here stocks, cleans and hauls.  Most have an eye for displaying too.  We’re sticklers for detail in every task and expect superior communicationskills, properly completed shop tickets, repair forms and sales orders so even penmanship is a consideration.  Polite and friendly?  You bet, because manners matter.  And of course we expect computer proficiency too.

Think you have what it takes to join us?  Experienced in skiing, snowboarding, biking, paddling, camping, waterskiing, wake boarding, snorkeling? Do you expect to work rather than play on many weekends and appreciate the pumped up energy of the holiday shopping season? Desire a part-time job that provides full-time, resume busting experience?  Then Contact us or stop by for an application.

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 and your own boots.

Try as many different skis or boards as you want between 9am-3pm.

$5 donation will be collected with 100% going to area high school alpine race teams.

Granite Peak has live entertainment the day of the event, is hosting the Pulaski Weekend Festival and Granite Peak Ski Team is hosting the CMSC Race.

Join the fun!

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 strutted their stuff in the third competition of the day orchestrated by Midwest Best Snowboarding’s Dana and Bryan Wilson.

Winners in five divisions won cash and prizes provided by Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods and Central Board Shop with the support of K2 Snowboards, Line Skis, Ride Snowboards, 686 and Nomis apparel, Seige audio and many others.  A prize toss put prizes in the hands of nearly every participant.

The event began with the official Badger State Games Opening Ceremony and Torch Lighting and the competition continued under the lights with colorful commentary by Midwest Best and Dave Kalloway of WIFC radio.  An after-party hosted by Malarky’s Pub kept the good vibe rolling.

Sincere thanks to Wausau DPW, who delivered loads of clean snow to augment the course, the MCP Library for welcoming the event and providing a warm registration area, American Family Insurance for free hot chocolate, Granite Peak Ski Patrol for being on hand, Badger State Games for including us, and everyone involved for creating a great event for local and regional athletes to show the world what we’ve got in Wausau.  :)  ~Theresa

Thanks Wisconsin Shred Project for making this great video of Badger State Rail Jam!  Thanks for the great photos Mr. Kalloway!

Photo Credit: Dave Kalloway

Photos: Dave Kalloway

Photo: Dave Kalloway

Midwest Best Team Shirts. Photo Credit: Dave Kalloway

The Rail Jam is organized by Midwest Best Snowboarding and Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods under the umbrella of The Badger State Games and with the assistance of Granite Peak Parks staff and Central Board Shop.  Athletes will compete for cash and prizes and can register on-site beginning at 4:00pm, or they can pre-register on-line at www.midwestbest.org.  The fee is $25 on site the day of the event or $20 on-line in advance.  The event is not a medal event in the Badger State Games, but will be scored by USASA Certified judges.

“Thanks to Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau has become a destination for top-tier skiers and snowboarders from throughout the region.  There is a demand by this group for competitions and events that mirror the experience they would receive at mountain venues,” said Dana Wilson, Midwest Best Series Director. “We have a great team of professionals  assembled who know how to deliver the kind of event these athletes are asking for.”

In addition to watching athletes strut their stuff across custom-made rails and obstacles over the background of energetic music, viewers can visit vendor tents featuring snowboard and ski products and information and sample free hot chocolate from Badger State Games Sponsor American Family Insurance.

The library building will be closed with the exception of the lower level garage where registration will take place.  Bathrooms will be open to the public in the garage area.  Parking is available in three parking ramps within steps of the competition site .  The City of Wausau Department of Public Works will bring in extra snow to supplement the course.

“Downtown Wausau is a destination for families and adults seeking live entertainment, “ said Theresa Shepherd, Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods.  “We’re thrilled to offer one more special event here that anyone will find entertaining whether they know anything about snowboarding or not.   Dress for the weather and bring the family.”  Following the two-hour event Malarky’s Pub, 408 Third Street, Wausau, will play snowboard videos with a DJ spinning records, ala’ ‘X-Games’.

“We appreciate the partnership and support of Badger State Games, DPW, Wausau Parks Department and Granite Peak Ski Patrol,” said Shepherd.  “Everyone involved has been willing to get creative and work together to create another entertaining event downtown.

Rail Jam Entry Form

Contact:  Theresa Shepherd, Shepherd & Schaller, 715/218-4249, Dana Wilson

Midwest Best Snowboard & Freestyle Ski 262/643-4607, Julie Holberg

Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation Marketing Coordinator

(608) 226-4780 X238