Master the MR340
March 2, 2022

Master the MR340

So you signed up for longest contiguous paddle race in the country – the MR340 – now what do you do? The experts at Alpine Shop are here to help! 

Find out how the MR340 grew from 11 boats in 2006 to over 500 boats in 2019. The World's Longest Non-Stop River Race has been listed as one of <... Read More

DamNation - a Featured Presentation of the 2019 Get Outside Expo
February 24, 2019

DamNation - a Featured Presentation of the 2019 Get Outside Expo

This powerful film odyssey across America explores the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the... Read More

First Schlafly Al-Pint Night Fundraiser of 2019
February 23, 2019

First Schlafly Al-Pint Night Fundraiser of 2019

The 2019 Get Outside EXPO begins with the first of our 2019 Schlafly Al-Pint Nights at Alpine Shop Kirkwood. Join us on Friday, March 1 from 6 to 9 pm to raise funds for the Missouri Whitewater Associ... Read More

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

Floating Is All There Is To It, Right?
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... Read More

The Secret To Getting (The MR340) Started
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

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

Great Prizes Are Part of the Great Canoe & Kayak Event
February 20, 2014

Great Prizes Are Part of the Great Canoe & Kayak Event

Alpine Shop's Great Canoe and Kayak Event begins Friday, February 21 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 23 at our and locations in Missouri, and at our., location, as well.

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What's the Best Boat for You? You Can Paddle Day is Saturday, May 4
May 3, 2013

What's the Best Boat for You? You Can Paddle Day is Saturday, May 4

We took two of Alpine Shop's best paddlers out to Simpson Park in St. Louis County to test their opinions on what is the best light touring kayak for the St Louis area. Mike Morin and Jake Parr - both... Read More