Ski-Snowboard Show Schedule - 2006
Skiers and snowboarders get the latest info at Ski-Snowboard Expos
It happens every autumn. The Ski & Snowboard Shows, that is. From California to Boston, skiers and riders can get the latest info on resorts, deals, equipment and be entertained by everything from meeting ski/ride celebrities and watching dazzling aerobatics to seeing the latest ski/ride films.
Consumer ski/ride shows are a great way to get in on the buzz.
Here's what’s happening around the country.
Out West
Washington Snowsports Expo Friday - Sunday, Nov. 17-19, 2006, Qwest Field Event Center, 1000 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle, WA; Hours: Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult admission, $10 (a $3 discount coupon is available on the SnowSports Expo Web site); children younger than 12 admitted free. Phone: (206) 381-7500.
Edmonton Ski and Snowboard Show Northlands SportEx, Friday - Saturday, Oct. 29-29, 2006; 7300-116 Avenue, Edmonton, ALB. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults admission, $6; free for children younger than 11. Phone: (780) 490-0215.
Colorado SnowSports Expo Friday - Sunday, Nov. 3-5, 2006; Colorado Convention Center, Hall C, 700 14th St., Denver, CO; Hours: Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult admission, $10 (a $3 discount coupon is available on the SnowSports Expo Web site); children younger than 12 admitted free. Phone: (303) 228-8000.
Portland SkiFever and Snowboard Show Friday - Sunday, Nov. 3-5, 2006; Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR Hours: Friday 1-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult admission, $10 (a $1 discount coupon is available on the website); children 6-12, $4.50, children younger than 6, free. Phone: (503) 736-5200.
Sacramento Ski and Snowboard Show Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-5, 2006; Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. Hours: Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Hours subject to change; check show Web site for updates.) Admission: $15 for any age includes a lift ticket to Northstar-at-Tahoe or Sierra-at-Tahoe. Children aged 6-11 can be admitted for $3 without the lift ticket bonus, and children younger than 6 are admitted free (also without the ticket bonus). Phone: (916) 263-3049.
San Diego Ski & Snowboard Show Friday - Sunday, Nov. 10-12, 2006; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. Hours: Friday, 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15 for any age includes a lift ticket to Snow Summit or Bear Mountain Resort. Children aged 12 and younger admitted free with paid adult, no lift ticket bonus. Phone: (951) 587-6266.
Ski Dazzle/The Los Angeles Ski Show and Snowboard Expo Thursday - Sunday, Nov. 16-19, 2006; Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA. Hours: Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Admission: $15 for any age includes a lift ticket to a Southern California snow resort. Children aged 6-12 can be admitted for $5 without the lift ticket bonus, and children younger than 6 are admitted free (also without the ticket bonus). Phone: (213) 741-1151.
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Show Friday - Sunday, Dec. 1-3, 2006; Cashman Field Center, 850 LasVegas Blvd N., Las Vegas, NV. Hours: Friday, 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15 for any age includes a lift ticket to Brian Head Resort and admission to the new Warren Miller film. Children aged 12 and younger admitted free with paid adult, no lift ticket bonus. Phone: (702) 386-7100.
Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show Friday - Sunday, Nov. 10-12, 2006; San Jose McEnerny Center, Hall 3, 408 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA. Hours: Friday, 3 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult admission, $15 includes free Tahoe area lift ticket; children 6-12 (no lift ticket included), $5; children younger than 6 admitted free (no lift ticket included). Phone: (408) 277-3900.
Mid-North America Shows
Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show Thursday - Sunday, Oct. 11-15, 2006; Automotive Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON. Hours: Thursday, 3 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult admission C$14; Juniors Ages 6-15 and seniors, C$9; children under 6 years free when accompanied by an adult; family pass, C$35. Phone: (905) 361-2677.
Ski Dazzle® The Chicago Ski & Snowboard Show Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 2-5, 2006; Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL. Hours: Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10 for any age includes a lift ticket to Devil’s Head resort. Children aged 6-12 can be admitted for $5 without the lift ticket bonus, and children younger than 6 are admitted free (also without the ticket bonus). Phone: (847) 692-2222.
Eastern Shows
Philadelphia National Ski & Snowboard Expo Friday - Sunday, Oct. 20-22, 2006; Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Hours: Friday, 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission free. Phone: (703) 912-9332.
Washington D. C. National Ski & Snowboard Expo Friday - Sunday, Nov. 10-12, 2006; Dulles Expo Center in Fairfax, VA. Hours: Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult admission, $10. Phone: (703) 912-9332.
Wilkes Barre-Scranton, National Ski & Snowboard Expo Friday - Sunday, Sept. 15-17, 2006; Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Hours: Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult admission, $8; teen (13-16), $4; children 12 and under, free; senior (65+), $5 and active military, free (Friday only). Phone: (703) 912-9332.
The Great NYS Snow & Travel Expo Friday - Sunday, Nov. 3-5, 2006; Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY. Hours: Friday, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult admission, $8; children ages 4-12, $4; ages 3 and under, free. Phone: (518) 473-0559.
The Boston Globe SnowSports Expo Thursday - Sunday, Nov. 16-19, 2006; Bayside Expo Center, Halls A & B, 200 Mt. Vernon St., Boston, MA Hours: Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult admission, $10 (a $3 discount coupon is available on the SnowSports Expo Web site); children younger than 12 admitted free. Phone: (617) 474-6000.
