How to Tell a Good Hiking Boot from a Bad One
March 2, 2022

How to Tell a Good Hiking Boot from a Bad One

Alpine Shop's head bootfitter and Certified Pedorthist, Angie Bono, explains the main differences between a "Good" quality hiking boot and a "Bad" boot. Beware—Looks can be deceiving! Back in the ear... Read More

3 Lacing Techniques for a Better Fit - Fixing Footwear Problems with Alpine Shop
March 2, 2022

3 Lacing Techniques for a Better Fit - Fixing Footwear Problems with Alpine Shop

Alpine Shop's head bootfitter and Certified Pedorthist, Angie Bono, spends a few minutes on this video going over some easy and effective lacing techniques to help your shoes or your hiking boots fit ... Read More

Ambre's Picks
March 2, 2022

Ambre's Picks

Ambre Tiggs of Ginkgo Adventures recommends her favorite gear to anyone interested in camping, hiking, backpacking, climbing, and paddling.  Ambre's Picks include basic gear that is essential for most... Read More

5 Tips for Trail Running in St Louis During August
March 2, 2022

5 Tips for Trail Running in St Louis During August

If you've come to this page thinking you're about to find an information-packed morsel of trail running goodness in St Louis, well you're right. It just might not be the information you thought you we... Read More

Alpine Shop Hosts Hiking Dog Adoption Event
June 21, 2011

Alpine Shop Hosts Hiking Dog Adoption Event

Alpine Shop will host a dog adoption event at our Kirkwood location on Saturday, June 25 from 10 am to 3 pm. This isn't just any dog adoption event, though. In keeping with our love for everything out... Read More

Dads: Get Your Kids Outdoors & You Could Win Gift Cards
June 14, 2011

Dads: Get Your Kids Outdoors & You Could Win Gift Cards

Dads - Get your kids outside this Father's Day and you could win a part of a $500 jackpot in Alpine Shop gift cards. The challenge is simple: we're inviting all Dads to bri... Read More

5 Best Non-Paddling Destinations in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways
June 1, 2011

5 Best Non-Paddling Destinations in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Over a million people a year visit the Current and Jack’s Fork Rivers – otherwise known as the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, part of the National Park system – to partake of th... Read More

Alpine Shop's Guide to America's Amazing National Parks
May 20, 2011

Alpine Shop's Guide to America's Amazing National Parks

As outdoor recreation lovers, Alpine Shop employees are naturally drawn to our national parks. As a company, we celebrate their existence, their protection and their continued preservation for our ... Read More

Thanks for a Great First Season!
March 2, 2022

Thanks for a Great First Season!

Thanks to all of you that made that first Alpine Shop Trail Run Series such a success! We made it out of the park last night before getting soaked - and a huge thanks to all of you that came out despi... Read More

Thursday, 9/2 Races Are Still On
March 2, 2022

Thursday, 9/2 Races Are Still On

We hope you won't let a little rain keep you from coming out tonight for the final race of Alpine Shop's Inaugural Trail Run Series, presented by Big River Running. Tonight's races are sponsored by Th... Read More