ALBANY, NY, September 17, 2014 – Winter sports enthusiasts will receive an advance look at the newest fashion and industry equipment, and ski resort packages for the 2014-15 season when the 53rd annual Albany Ski & Snowboard Expo, presented by Alpin Haus, returns to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY, from Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9.

The annual event, which is one of the longest-running consumer winter sports shows in the nation, will showcase the latest models from the industry’s leading retailers and manufacturers while offering shoppers huge early season discounts on top brands.

“You don’t need to be an advanced skier or boarder to enjoy the expo,” said Mark Bardack, president of Ed Lewi Associates whose firm operates the event that serves as the annual harbinger of the winter season. “Our premium retailers carry the leading names in winter fashion which makes this expo a destination for those who want to outfit themselves, their families and friends with great clothing and accessories for the winter season. You can certainly get a jump on holiday shopping with some outstanding deals.”

The Albany Ski & Snowboard Expo will offer shoppers the opportunity to purchase the latest in winter fashion, including clothing and accessories from well-known brands such as Karbon, The North Face, Under Armor, Obermeyer, Patagonia, Spyder, UGG, Sorel and Hunter.

Winter sports enthusiasts will also enjoy deals on leading industry equipment, including skis from K2, Volkl, Nordica, Atomic, LINE, Blizzard and Tecnica; as well as the latest trend sweeping the ski industry: premium high-end goggles and sunglasses from Oakley, Smith, SPY and Ray Ban.

Advance discount tickets are available for $8 online at albanyskiandsnowboardexpo.com. Tickets are $10 at the door. Children 10 and under accompanied by an adult are admitted free.

The 53rd annual Albany Ski & Snowboard Expo, presented by Alpin Haus, will take place Friday, November 7 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Booths and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Emilee Leichman at 518-383-6183 or via email at ela@edlewi.com.

For more information, visit albanyskiandsnowboardexpo.com or like the Albany Ski & Snowboard Expo on Facebook for the chance to win a variety of prizes, including free admission tickets and special items from popular retailers.