WHAT: The awe-inspiring finesse of champions in the worlds of alpine & aerial skiing and snowboarding will kick off the ski season at the Boston Globe SnowSports Expo 2002, Bayside Expo Center, Nov. 14-17. The Boston Globe SnowSports Expo is all about winter fun, including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing , cross-country & telemark skiing and snow tubing. Ski resort and equipment exhibits, interactive displays and demos, and the FreeRide Film Festival Theater will provide an exciting preview of Winter 2002-2003. Meet Olympic snowboard gold medallist Ross Powers from Vermont at the Burton booth. The Ski Market & Underground Snowboard stores host a giant pre-season sale right at the Expo and it's become THE place to shop for all one's winter gear. SnowSports Expo is the "insider's" connection to everything that's new in skiing and riding. It's also the place to find some of the best pricing and packages offered anywhere in ski country this coming winter. >

WHERE: Bayside Expo Center, Boston, MA Rt. 93 Southeast Expressway, Exit 15,Columbia Rd. (The T - Red Line to JFK Library & UMass).

WHEN: NOVEMBER 14-17, 2002
Thursday, Nov. 14 4 - 10 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15 4 - 10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

ADMISSION: Adults: $10
Children under 12 are FREE
$3 discount coupons in the Boston Globe the week of the Expo, including special Expo preview section on Sunday, Nov. 10. Or download a show discount coupon at www.SnowSportsExpo.comEXPO FEATURES: All-Star Aerial Review presented by ASC - The show is about REALLY BIG AIR featuring snowboarders, skiers and New-Schoolers, high flying for 45 action-packed minutes. Starring Olympic, World Cup and Professional athletes flying side by side, this is pure entertainment!
SnowSport Personalities - Olympic gold medallist in the half pipe, Ross Powers from Stratton, Vt., and Tommy Moe, gold medallist in the downhill, from Jackson Hole, Wyo. Plus other winter heroes, skiing & snowboard adventurers, and some of the hottest pro skateboarders in the region.
Stowe Kids' Sno-Park and Snow Monsters Club - special interactive zone for the little ones, featuring a "fun bounce castle" and the lovable Snowball from the Snow Monsters club. Honda Element Pro Skateboard Competition at the Waterville Valley Street Course presented by WBCN - The ever-popular Fall Brawl features some of the best skateboard action in New England, with really radical thrills and spills. Takes place on Saturday. The Skate Park is also open for public sessions during show hours. Helmets required. For competition entry info, visit www.waterville.com/skate.
Winter Vacation Specials - many resorts will be offering show-only specials on lift tickets, vacations and season passes. Book a ski holiday right at the show. Look for giveaways of lift tickets, vacations and equipment throughout the Expo. Last chance on pre-season specials.
The Region's Biggest Pre-season Ski Sale - Ski Market & Underground Snowboard stores will set up shop in the Expo hall, with incredible deals on great gear, apparel and accessories and experts on hand to help everyone get the season started off just right.
Olympic Highlights Video - Relive the most exciting moments of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
FreeRide Film Festival - featuring films on wild and extreme international ski/board outings...
Classic Ski Lodge, presented by WZLX- Keeps the good times rolling all through the show.
Interactive Fun For All - MountainBoard Sports Demo Area, Climbing Wall.

Keep updated on all the Expo news at www.SnowSportsExpo.com.