Adirondack Sports November 2023

& Northeast Ski
EXPO
The Adirondack Sports & Northeast
Ski Expo returns on Saturday, Nov.
11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 to the Albany
Capital Center at 55 Eagle Street in
downtown Albany. Admission is free for
the two-day show, slated to take place
from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am
to 4pm on Sunday. Nearby on-street and
garage parking are available adjacent to
the center both days.
The Adirondack Sports & Northeast Ski
Expo will feature $10,000 in prizes, including
lift tickets, trail passes, gift certificates,
outdoor gear, snowshoes, lodging packages,
and much more. There will be lunch
and drink options, including craft beer
and wine, soft drinks, sandwiches, soups,
salads, and kid-friendly items.
One of the ski industry’s original
and most popular winter sports shows –
appealing to novice and advanced participants
alike – this year recognizes the
Celebrating 60th Anniversary with a Huge
Variety of Outdoor Sports Exhibitors
Many winter sports, year-round adventures,
free admission and $10,000 in prizes
expo’s 60th anniversary and a proud tradition
as the longest-running ski show
in the country. It returns for the second
year under the ownership of Adirondack
Sports and Fitness.
“We’re happy to be at the helm of this
60-year tradition. Assuming ownership
last year was a natural fit for us and we’re
excited for the future,” says Darryl, Expo
manager and publisher of Adirondack
Sports magazine. “This year’s show will be
upbeat, high energy and lots of fun and
will feature more than 100 exhibitors.”
The line-up of exhibitors – including
Kingston-based Potter Brothers Ski
& Snowboard Shops showcasing event
pricing on premium ski and snowboard
equipment, outerwear and accessories;
Gore Mountain; Whiteface; Killington;
Stratton and many more – are expected
to fill the second level of the Albany
Capital Center, which has been home to
the show since the venue first opened in
2017. Among the new and notable downhill
and cross-country ski resorts, ski clubs
and retail exhibitors scheduled to participate
this year are:
• SKI NY – Ski Areas of New York will be
promoting skiing the state and its Kids
Ski and Ride Free program for 3rd and
4th graders;
• Willard Mountain – Details on season
passes and the Learn to Ski and
Snowboard schools;
• Berkshire East – Over 1,000-foot vertical
drop of ski/snowboard terrain, rental
shops, snow sports schools, lodging
and snow tubing parks;
• High Peaks Cyclery & Ski Shop –
Celebrating 40 years with details on
Scotts Cobble Nordic Center community
trails, new Adirondack Tour de Ski
XC Race Series, plus sales, guide services
and lodging;
• Bike Adirondacks – Will feature many
2024 bicycling events, trail networks
including the new Adirondack Rail
Trail, custom tours and innovative
T-Shirts;
• Greek Peak – Central New York’s largest
ski resort with 46 trails, 11 glades,
tubing, and new terrain parks for adults
and families;
• GT Toyz – A local full-service motor
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sports and marine dealership in Clifton
Park will be featuring their 2024 snowmobiles;
• Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club
– The Capital Region’s largest running
club with 2,000 members with training,
races, membership and social activities
for all ages and abilities;
• NYS Canal Corporation – Learn more
about the NYS Canal System and the
Canalway Trail for paddling, biking,
running/walking and more;
• NYS Ski Racing Association: Nordic
– will have events and membership
information and opportunities to try
biathlon;
• ORDA’s Mt Van Hoevenberg and
Olympic Jumping Complex – Learn
more about cross-country skiing on the
55K trail network (5K with snowmaking);
its sliding track is hosting three
World Cup luge, bobsled and skeleton
events this winter; and the opportunity
for guests to get pictures taken in the
bobsled;
• Paca Gardens – Located in Little Falls,
will be selling quality alpaca hats, mittens,
gloves, sweaters, blankets, and 50
styles of alpaca socks;
• St. Regis Canoe Outfitters – Based in
Saranac Lake, will promote its new winter
outdoor programs for all abilities
and preview summer paddling, hiking
and camping trips in the Adirondacks;
• Skioo Inline Skates & Skis – These universal
inline skates/skis fit right into ski
boots and are the perfect training program
for the off-season or just for fun;
In addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding
resorts from New York, Vermont
and New England, the annual Adirondack
Sports & Northeast Ski Expo will incorporate
new ski and snowboard gear, outerwear,
and accessories at great prices,
expanded alpine and cross-country ski
resorts, clubs, destinations, events and
family activities.
Dating back to the 1960s, the Albany
Ski Show later evolved into the Albany Ski
& Snowboard Expo before expanding to
the Northeast Ski & Craft Beer Showcase.
The second year of this recently rebranded
event has added cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing and all winter sports to its
roster, and expanded activities to include
an indoor curling game for kids and
indoor rowing.
“Similar to last year’s event, free
admission entitles every participant to
a chance at thousands of dollars in prizes.
Our number one goal is to get people
interested in outdoor activities for every
season. When you have the right clothing
and gear you can enjoy staying active
year-round.”
For exhibitor and attendee info, visit:
adksports.com/winter-expo. ■