Summer might be a fresh memory, but in Maine, winter is not far off.
The First Tracks Northeast Snow Show is slated for early November and will focus on skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, Nordic skiing and the outdoor winter lifestyle.
The event, slated for Nov. 7-8, is being hosted by Maine Outdoor Brands and Thompson’s Point, where the event will be held inside Brick South.
At least 50 vendors and brands are expected to take part. Attendees will have the chance to see the new gear, try products and meet people from ski areas and outdoor organizations.
Exhibitors will include Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Saddleback, Pleasant Mountain, Mt. Abram, Black Mountain of Maine and Lost Valley. Outdoor brands, retailers, recreation organizations and other businesses will also be represented.
“First Tracks is about that feeling we all get when winter is just around the corner,” said Jenny Kordick, executive director of Maine Outdoor Brands. “We wanted to create an event where people who love winter can come together, discover what’s new, connect with the outdoor community and get excited about everything the season ahead has to offer.”
Show details
The show is slated for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 8.
On Saturday evening, Maine Outdoor Film Festival will present a special winter film screening at Après at the Point, adjacent to Brick South.
Sponsored activities
Show sponsors will offer a range of activities.
- Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation will host a Demo Zone where attendees can try winter gear and activities
- Maine GearShare will offer free gear repairs
- L.L.Bean and WinterKids will have a Kids Zone for children ages 10 and younger
- IKON Pass will sponsor a beer garden
- Maine Office of Tourism will host the speaker stage. Topics will cover what to expect this winter, how to get a job in the snow sports industry and a behind-the-scenes look at how things operate at a ski area.
The first 300 people entering the show on both Saturday and Sunday will receive a free day pass to Black Mountain, the Rumford ski area.
The entry fee will be $15 for a one-day pass or $25 for the two days. Children 10 and under are free. It’s $30 for the Maine Outdoor Film Festival event only or $45 for an all-access pass for both festival days and the film festival.
Find out more and buy tickets at www.firsttrackssnowshow.com.
