It Begins with the Baselayer: Layering 101
March 2, 2022

It Begins with the Baselayer: Layering 101

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Where to Paddle in Kansas
March 2, 2022

Where to Paddle in Kansas

Finding a good piece of water to canoe or kayak can be tricky in Kansas. Reservoirs can often be windy, making them unpleasant for small boats, and most of the rivers in Kansa... Read More

Tips for a Great Hike
March 2, 2022

Tips for a Great Hike

Eager to do some first-time dayhiking? Taking the family for a new adventure? Just looking for refreshers on ways to improve the quality of your outdoor experience? Here are s... Read More

5 Reasons to Get Your Bike Tuned... Today!
January 28, 2015

5 Reasons to Get Your Bike Tuned... Today!

Well that's not true per se, but they do twist tighter. That makes them get longer, and that can seriously affect both shifting and breaking. New cables "stretch" the most and need to be adjusted. Tha... Read More

How to Choose the Best Kayak for You!
March 2, 2022

How to Choose the Best Kayak for You!

What is the best way to choose a kayak?

You have several options to start with: recreational kayaks, touring and sea kayaks, whitewater kayaks, fishing kayaks, and many of these offer a choic... Read More

Preparing for Mt. Rainier: The Ultimate
October 29, 2013

Preparing for Mt. Rainier: The Ultimate

That's the sentiment my good friend Robbie expressed when I talked to him last. We were talking about a tentative schedule for climbing Mt. Rainier in Washin... Read More

MadRock Shark 2.0 Review
August 27, 2013

MadRock Shark 2.0 Review

experience for the new MadRock Shark 2.0 climbing shoe!  Over the past four months I have been testing the new climbing shoe.

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Why You Could Use a Pair of Superfeet Insoles
September 19, 2012

Why You Could Use a Pair of Superfeet Insoles

I recently had the opportunity to attend Superfeet University in Ferndale, Wa., just an hour and a half north of Seattle. It was amazing experience to learn a... Read More

Alpine Shop: Only Summit Dealer for The North Face in Missouri
September 6, 2012

Alpine Shop: Only Summit Dealer for The North Face in Missouri

The North Face mission is simple:  To Enable Exploration.  Our goal is to encourage outdoor participation at all levels and maximize that experience with premier gear and apparel.  Our belief is that ... Read More

5 Reasons to Buy Your Next Bike from Alpine Shop
July 5, 2012

5 Reasons to Buy Your Next Bike from Alpine Shop

The most important thing to remember when buying a new bike is this: Buying a bike is not like buying a television or a stereo. All bikes, no matter if you purchase yours from Alpine Shop... Read More