Programs and Events at Alpine Shop
With over 50 years of outdoor recreation experience, Alpine Shop has established itself as the place to turn to for expert training for backpacking, biking, paddling, wilderness skills and more.
Whether you’re brand new to the idea of exploring the outdoors, or are a life-long enthusiast, we strive to have programs, classes and events that educate, entertain and inspire all levels of experience.
Don’t see the program below that’s right for you? We also offer Private Lessons — see contact information below for more information.
Camp & Backpack Programs:
Park Smarts & Campfire Talks
Looking to plan your next trip to your new favorite National Park? Come listen in with Retired Park Ranger, Marty Koch, and get all the insider tips you need to get everything you can out of your next trip!
Backpacking 101
This course is intended for the individual with little or no backpacking experience at all. We’ll set the groundwork to make sure you have the gear you need to stay safe – and happy – on the trails. Available in both Columbia and Kirkwood.
Cycle
Basic Bike Maintenance
Designed for the new bike owner, you will find out how to extend the life of your bike, and its parts, on a daily basis to give you the best ride possible.
Fix-a-Flat
We’re here to help make sure you’re ready for whatever the road or trail throws at you.
Film
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
NOW ON SALE FOR 2026! The largest and most recognized name in adventure and environmental films, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Virtual Edition features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Social Night
Alpine Shop Columbia and Patagonia are hosting two social nights to promote this year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Columbia. Join us at our Columbia location for a night of fun on FEB 28 or on MAR 21. Patagonia is providing prizes for each night, and we’ll also be raffling off tickets to the Festival.
Warren Miller's 2026 Film - TBA
Bring on winter with Warren Miller! Join Olympians, urban riders, and local legends to carve turns and celebrate our community.
Paddle
Paddling 0.5: Dryland Basics
Always wanted to learn how to kayak but didn’t know where to start? The experts at Alpine Shop and The Pathfinder are here to help without even getting your toes wet!
Ready to see what life is like on the water? Come on out to one of our Thursday Night Sunset Paddles. No experience is necessary to begin to learn how to kayak from one of Alpine Shop’s ACA Certified Instructors.
Paddling 2.0: Essentials of Kayaking
This is the best introductory class we offer to give a beginning kayaker the skills needed to be on the water.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Park Smarts & Campfire Talks
Looking to plan your next trip to your new favorite National Park? Come listen in with Retired Park Ranger, Marty Koch, and get all the insider tips you need to get everything you can out of your next trip!
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Social Nights
Get your gear trail-ready before spring hits. Bring the pack, boots, or stove you already own and get expert fit checks, tune-ups, and advice. Enjoy trail meal tastings and 15% off The 10 Essentials and Technical Apparel during this free in-store event. Columbia-Only Event
Ski the Dolomites in 2026
Ready to ski the host mountains of the 2026 Winter Olympics? Join us at Alpine Shop Kirkwood on Dec 18 at 6:30 pm for an info night with Adventure Unknown.
Winter Swap
The oldest and largest event on our calendar – Winter Swap turns 31 this year! This is the event to sell your previously-loved outdoor gear from any category in our store. Skis and Snowboards? Check! Tents and Backpacks? Check! Bikes and Boats? Yep. Car Racks and Jog Strollers? Yesiree.
Wilderness Skills
First Aid in the Outdoors
This class is a quick overview of wilderness first aid and covers the basics of making sure you can handle whatever happens in the wild
Essential for hikers, backpackers, hunters and anyone that explores the outdoors, this course will give you the basics of how to avoid getting lost and how to find your way if you do become unsure of your location.
You love your pets and want to keep them happy – and providing a healthy lifestyle and being prepared to deliver first aid care for your pet is the best way to do that!
Calendar
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
314-775-2137 | adventure@alpineshop.com Let us know if you're interested in private instruction for any of the subjects covered above.