Ski & Board Festivals
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SnowBomb’s Ski and Board Fests return to Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco on Nov. 6 and 7 and Santa Clara Convention Center on Nov. 13 and 14.

For the third year in a row, the San Francisco Ski & Board Fest promises to be the biggest and best venue for finding the latest ski and snowboard gear and tasting premiere wines and boutique beers. More than 150 wineries and breweries will be attending. This year, three free lift tickets are included with each admission. In addition, the entertainment will feature resort booths from more than 20 of the top resorts in North America including Squaw, Whistler, Vail, Mammoth, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, Big Sky and many more. All Lake Tahoe resorts will attend.

Located at the historic Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion, the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 6 and 13, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 14. The wine tastings from 1 to 5 p.m. on both Saturdays, with the beer tastings from noon to 5 p.m. on both Sundays.

Lombardi Sports and Any Mountain will showcase more than $1 million in ski and snowboard gear to all event attendees, with deals of up to 70 percent off skis, boards and more.
“Our festivals are revolutionizing the consumer ski show industry,” says Jim McAlpine, president of SnowBomb.com and promoter of the event. “These events are unlike any other out there.”

With festivities for adults, as well as kids, the event has something to offer for all ages. Last year, the Oktoberfest-like atmosphere on Sunday was contagious. The roars of “prost” would roll through the pavilion turning the entire floor in to one massive party. Pro BMX riders will demonstrate their skills throughout the day on an indoor half-pipe inside the venue. Exhibitions will take place each day at various times. Also this year, all-female Led Zeppelin cover band Zepparella will perform during the Brew Expo on Nov. 14. As well, look for autograph sessions to top pros and Olympic athletes including Jonny Moseley and Daron Rahlves.

As well, look for great deals at industry exhibitors including Atomic/Orage, Salomon Skis and Snowboards, Lange, K2 Snowboards and Skis, High Fives, Burton, Smith, Rossignol, Volkl, Superfeet and many others. Entertainment and travel exhibits range from Ice Axe Expeditions and Pacific Crest Snowcats to Points North Heli Adventures, RK Heli Ski and Subaru.

The event is believed to sell out again this year, but attendees can get tickets online at www.sfskifest.com. General Admission tickets are $20 per day, and the $40 ticket includes beer/wine tasting, commemorative glassware, a one-year subscription to either Ski or TransWorld Snowboarding Magazine, a free meal from Wahoos Fish Taco and a Value Pack including three free lift tickets to Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge and China Peak Resort. As well, enjoy 2-for-1 tickets to Kirkwood, Diamond Peak, Mt. Rose and Boreal, as well as discounts for lessons and tickets to Squaw Valley USA, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Alpine Meadows and Homewood. Wine tastings are on the Saturday dates, with beer tastings on the Sunday dates.

The San Francisco & Silicon Valley Ski & Snowboard Festivals are sponsored by Warren Miller, Whistler, Mammoth Mountain, Atomic, Orage, Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, Subaru, Cholula, Southwest Vacations, Jager, Monster Energy, Any Mountain, Lombardi’s, SKI and Transworld Magazines.

The San Francisco & Silicon Valley Ski & Snowboard Festivals are operated by Snowbomb.com SnowBomb is the premiere online ski and snowboard community offering discount lift tickets, ride share and a significant amount of insider information about the ski resorts since1996. For more information, visit www.snowbomb.com or www.sfskifest.com.