Fall shows are the place to be to get ready for the ski and snowboard season. (SnowBomb/Facebook)

Skiers and riders look to the fall ski shows to decide on their ski vacation and getaway plans, discover improvements ski areas have made over the off-season, get deals on equipment, talk with manufacturers’ reps, and enjoy live entertainment.

A little ripper checks out the Burton Riglet Park. (Minnesota Ski Areas Association)

As fall settles in across the nation and skiers and riders start thinking about getting back to the slopes, fall ski shows are a great way to tap into the excitement of the coming season. Skiers and snowboarders in the know make early plans to attend the shows to get the best buys and discover what’s hot on the slopes this season.

Skiers and riders look to the fall ski shows to discover improvements ski areas have made during the off-season, talk with equipment manufacturers’ reps, decide on their ski vacation and getaway plans, get deals on swapped or new equipment, and enjoy live entertainment. 

Ski Dazzle Los Angeles is gearing up for its 51st annual expo Dec. 4-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Show producers say it is North America’s Largest Consumer Ski & Snowboard Show and Sale.