Four Steps to a Better Boot Fit in the Heel
March 2, 2022

Four Steps to a Better Boot Fit in the Heel

Alpine Shop certified pedorthist and senior bootfitter Angie Bono shows how Alpine Shop custom fits the heel of a boot for one of its customers. Using a sequence of heat, pressure and cold, Alpine Sh... Read More

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

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'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

Video from American Rivers/Ozark National Scenic Riverway Press Conference
May 18, 2011

Video from American Rivers/Ozark National Scenic Riverway Press Conference

On Tuesday, May 17, Alpine Shop Kirkwood hosted a press conference organized by American Rivers, Friends of Ozark Riverways and Ozark Fly Fishers. The purpose of this publicity event was to announce t... Read More

3 Ways to Stay Safe and Warm this Winter
March 2, 2022

3 Ways to Stay Safe and Warm this Winter

Winter is back and bringing a little snow our way. Whether you'll be outside to shovel snow off your driveway, to take the kids sledding, to hit the slopes at Hidden Valley or even if your work takes ... Read More

Alpine Shop in the News - Cold Weather Takes Hold... Finally
March 2, 2022

Alpine Shop in the News - Cold Weather Takes Hold... Finally

As the coldest day of the year hit St. Louis, Alpine Shop Marketing Director Todd Oswald talked with local media about the weather's effect on business and also why the Shop's One Warm Coat Drive is s... 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

Watch for Wood Warblers and Vireos this next 30 days
March 25, 2010

Watch for Wood Warblers and Vireos this next 30 days

Warblers are small birds usually colored grey, black, bluish, yellow or orange. They spend much time in the top of trees and along creeks and rivers. Vireos are much the same but often have a buff or ... Read More