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Paddle Boarding at the Hollows

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Laurie

The annual Paddle in the Park  at the Hollows Conservation Area put on by the McHenry County Conservation District was again a great success.  Paddle boarding clinics were given by Alpine Accessories staff every half hour and participants were able … Continue reading →

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Paddle in the Park Demo

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Laurie

The annual Paddle in the Park, a McHenry County Conservation District event, will be on Saturday, May 18th this year.  Alpine Accessories will be at The Hollows Conservation Area from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at this event with Stand … Continue reading →

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BIC One Design Challenge

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Laurie

If you live in the Chicago suburbs this is the Stand Up Paddle board race for you.  The BIC One Design Challenge puts challengers against each other using identical equipment to match the boarder’s ability and endurance on a 1 … Continue reading →

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Free Dry Land Paddleboard Lessons

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Laurie

Are you planning a warm beach vacation for Spring Break? Many vacation spots now rent Stand Up Paddleboards.  Paddleboarding is easier the first time out if you have the basics.  To help you enjoy your first paddleboarding experience more,  Alpine … Continue reading →

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Paddleboarding at Three Oaks Recreation Area

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Laurie

Over 150 people tried Stand Up Paddleboarding for the first time on Sunday June 10, 2012.   Alpine Accessories and Boardworks brought Stand Up Paddleboards to the North Beach at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake Illinois.  Although paddleboarding has … Continue reading →

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Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Laurie

Try Stand Up Paddleboarding at Three Oaks Recreation Center on June 10th, 2012 starting at 10am until 4pm.  Attend a Free 15-30 minute dry land lesson followed by 15-30 minutes on the water on the North Lake.  There will also … Continue reading →

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Paddle in the Park Photos

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Laurie

On May 19th over 50 people were able to try Stand Up Paddleboarding for the first time at Paddle in the Park.  A dry land lesson was given and each person went out on beautiful Lake Atwood for 15-30 minutes. You … Continue reading →

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Try Stand Up Paddleboarding at Paddle in the Park on May 19th

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Laurie

You can try Stand Up Paddleboarding on May 19th at the Hollows Conservation Area.  The Paddle in the Park event has been organized by the McHenry County Conservation District.  Entry is Free but for only $5 you can test paddleboards, … 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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