March 2, 2022
Floating Is All There Is To It, Right?
The MacKeen Family vs The MR340
MR 340 Thought for Day 3: “All the kayakers have to do is float down the river all day.” – Sandy Sandi
When I began to plan for the MR340, I thought, “All I h...
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August 14, 2014
The Secret To Getting (The MR340) Started
Last night we considered parking our RV at a nearby WalMart, but opted instead for the parking area by Kaw Point, a stopping point for Lewis and Clark, and for the MR340. Right by train tracks, and he... Read More
March 2, 2022
Red-E Oar Not, Here We Come
The Mackeen Family Versus The MR340
Here we go! The MacKeen Teams are ready for the MR340. We had our kayaks on a trailer behind our RV, and were on our way to the starting point in Kansas Ci...
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March 2, 2022
A Family Affair-The Mackeen Team
"We are the MacKeen family, and we are definitely Getting Outside Ourselves!”
"About six weeks ago, my husband Rich came home and announced that we were signed up for the MR340. For those of ...
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March 2, 2022
Where Did Your Alpine Passion Take You?
The results are in! We loved hearing from all of our adventurous customers and the amazing places they "Get Outside Themselves."
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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...
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April 11, 2014
21st Annual Swap Begins Friday in 3 Locations for 1st Time
Part pre-season spring sale, consignment sale and part winter clearance, Alpine Shop's Swaps are one of our customers' favorite events each and every year because they have a chance to make... Read More