Press Coverage from the American Rivers Press Conference
June 3, 2011

Press Coverage from the American Rivers Press Conference

Alpine Shop hosted the May 17 press conference to announce American Rivers had named the Ozark National Scenic Riverways one of the 10 Most Endangered Rivers in America. Below are two of the reports t... 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

Backpacking for a Honeymoon? Alpine Shop Employee Amy Armon Explains
March 2, 2022

Backpacking for a Honeymoon? Alpine Shop Employee Amy Armon Explains

Who goes backpacking for their honeymoon!? What is romantic about hiking 280 miles in three weeks, 30 lb. packs, sleeping on the ground, a lack of showers, freeze-dried meals, bugs, and all other ... 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

3 Worst-Case Outdoor Scenarios Solved!
March 2, 2022

3 Worst-Case Outdoor Scenarios Solved!

There’s nothing more embarrassing during a St. Louis summer than finding you can’t paddle a kayak in a straight line. Well, there’s that and getting smoked by your eight-year-old while bike riding. Or... Read More

The National Parks:
March 2, 2022

The National Parks:

Four years after I graduated from college and disenchanted with the profession I had chosen, I left my job and drove 3000 miles across the country. P... Read More