Monthly Archives: March 2012

Winner of the two hour SUP Rental

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Laurie

At the Crystal Lake Expo, attendees entered their names at the booth of Alpine Accessories, to win a two hour Stand Up Paddleboard rental.  Dave our UPS driver pulled the first winner of the two hour Stand Up Paddleboard rental.  The … Continue reading →

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Paddleboards seen at Expo

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Laurie

“Are those surf boards?” many would ask, when they first saw the Stand Up Paddleboards at the Crystal Lake Chamber Expo held this past weekend at the Crystal Lake South High School gym.  Alpine Accessories Ski and Snowboard Shop is … Continue reading →

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Stand Up Paddleboarding at The Hollows

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Laurie

Update: May 25, 2012 John Kremer, Director of Operations at The McHenry County Conservation District has approved Stand Up Paddleboarding at the Hollows Conservation Area.  You must wear a life jacket and there is absolutely NO SWIMMING allowed to protect the lake … Continue reading →

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Paddleboarding in Lake in the Hills

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Laurie

Residents of Lake in the Hills can take their paddleboards to Woods Creek Lake with a lake use tag or a daily fee and a Boat Tag.  Lake Use and Boat Use tags can be purchased at the Village Hall. For those who … Continue reading →

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Paddleboarding at Riverfront Park Algonquin

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Laurie

Updated 5/18/13  Paddleboarding in the Fox River at Riverfront Park in Algonquin is a great place to take off from.  This area of the river is a No Wake zone.  You would only head north on the Fox River as just a short distance south … Continue reading →

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Stand Up Paddleboarding Arrives in the Fox Valley

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Laurie

Stand Up Paddleboarding has arrived in the Fox Valley of Illinois.  Alpine Accessories in Lake in the Hills Illinois just received it’s first shipment of paddleboards.  Brands carried include Bic, Doyle, Shubu and Boardworks.  Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun, … Continue reading →

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