Jackson Kayak Demo Boats Arrive at Alpine Shop Kirkwood
March 2, 2022

Jackson Kayak Demo Boats Arrive at Alpine Shop Kirkwood

Back in 2003, I was on pace to hit about 70 days on the river in a whitewater kayak. That June alone, I was planning on spending 17 of ... Read More

Help Preserve an Ozark Wonder!
January 8, 2010

Help Preserve an Ozark Wonder!

As shown in this link to the River Hills Traveler, this April the Mark Twain National Forest is asking for volunteers to help restore the old mill and cabin at Falling Spring in Oregon County, near th... Read More

Rollin’ for Charity! Alpine Shop Employees & Elite Cyclists Race 100 Miles Indoors for Charities
January 6, 2010

Rollin’ for Charity! Alpine Shop Employees & Elite Cyclists Race 100 Miles Indoors for Charities

Two of St. Louis’s top cyclists will go head-to-head this weekend in an indoor race for charity. The inaugural Rollin’ for Charity Indoor 100 Bike Race will pit man versus woman and mountain bike vers... Read More

Give Thanks. Then Give the Gift of Warmth.
November 25, 2009

Give Thanks. Then Give the Gift of Warmth.

Recently, I was thinking back to a winter paddle/camp trip I took down the Huzzah River. Yes, it was cold out–maybe above freezing during the day, but nowhere near the 50's if that helps narrow it dow... Read More

Skiing Icon Helps Women Skiers Find Perfect Fit in St. Louis
October 24, 2009

Skiing Icon Helps Women Skiers Find Perfect Fit in St. Louis

Jeannie Thoren didn’t set out to revolutionize the skiing industry. She just wanted to ski better. Now, she has become the driving force behind women-specific models of skis and ski boots. On Friday, ... Read More

Alpine Shop Swap Festival Helps Customers and Charities
October 14, 2009

Alpine Shop Swap Festival Helps Customers and Charities

During the fall of 1992, Alpine Shop owner Russell Hollenbeck created an event to help area families sell the outdoor gear and cloth... 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

Team Alpine Shop Wins St. Louis Urban Assault Ride
August 21, 2009

Team Alpine Shop Wins St. Louis Urban Assault Ride

David Frei and I (Jeff Sona) – members of Team Alpine Shop - signed up for the New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride a week before the race. This is a scavenger hunt bike race starting in Forest Park... Read More

Team Alpine Shop Takes Dusk to Dawn Adventure Racing Title
March 2, 2022

Team Alpine Shop Takes Dusk to Dawn Adventure Racing Title

On the evening of July 25 into the morning of July 26, Team Alpine Shop was hard at work in the Bonk Hard Racing Dusk To Dawn Adventure Race. Nine hours after their start... Read More

Alpine Shop Short Track Dirt Crit Series – First Week Results
July 7, 2009

Alpine Shop Short Track Dirt Crit Series – First Week Results

Alpine Shop, Lone Wolf Coffee, Wapiti and Velo Force Racing Team hosted the first Short Track Dirt Crit Series Mountain Bike Races on Thursday, July 2 at Castlewood State Park. Complete results and p... Read More