Every year the mercury dips below zero for a day or two (or a week), and it can be difficult to spend as much time on the slopes as your New Year's resolution dictates. Here are some tips to help brave the cold, and gear that can make it quite comfortable. 

Alpine Shop not only carries your favorite Skis and Snowboards but you may not know about more of our Great Gift Ideas for any Outdoor Enthusiast in your family.

For such a small state, Vermont packs a big punch when it comes to mountain biking! Vermont mountain bikers enjoy some of the best trail systems in the country. Vermont's trail system are known for being well maintained and offer a variety of terrain for every level rider. That being said Vermont mountain biking offers up it's own set of unique challenges. What follows is our, "Top Ten signs that you are a Vermont mountain biker".... How many do you recognize? 

Don’t forget DAD! Summer is here and surely he needs something new for biking, tennis or just kicking around town. Maybe some travel cups for coffee or a happy hour set when he takes a load off after work? It’s never a bad idea to get a gift for Dad that he can enjoy all year long, we offer a few hybrid items he would love. The Alpine Shop in South Burlington, VT has great gift ideas from well known brands including;  HydroFlask, Stanley, Babolat, Prana, Patagonia. Don't forget free gift wrapping!

Stop by Alpine Shop for a GIFT CERTIFICATE or Mother's Day gift. Here are some great ideas to get you started!

Finding the right goggle to compliment your riding style while functioning well has never been easier. New goggle technology featuring quick-change lenses for all types of light & high performance ventilation ensure crystal clear fog free days on the mountain. Our staff put together a list of our best goggles for the 2017 season. These Ski & Snowboard Goggles will keep you on the hill shredding, no matter what weather Mother Nature throws in your face. 

Alpine Shop welcomes the first annual Ski + Ride Expo October 1 & 2, 2016 at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference center, South Burlington, Vermont. Discount tickets available at Alpine Shop for $7 each ($10 at door). New gear demos, special show deals, live music, craft beer tent & more...

Winter is coming and our team of expert level staff at Alpine Shop put together a list of the top men's & woman's ski deals with brands from; Nordica, Volkl, Line, Rossignal and others. Alpine Shop's fearless crew ripped extremely variable (east coast) conditions including; hard pack, groomed corduroy, ice & spring 'like' corn & even some fresh snow this past year. The deals are here!

Don’t forget DAD! Summer is here and surely he needs something new for bike or tennis season. Maybe some new sunglasses for the links? Or with snowflakes flying the other morning on Mt. Mansfield, VT (seriously!) it may not be too early to think forward to next winter and some new skis! Alpine Shop in South Burlington, VT has great gift ideas from well known brands including; Felt, Patagonia, Izod - LaCoste, O’Neill, Volkl Skis. Don't forget free gift wrapping!