ALBANY, NY ??” For the third year, PrimaLoft ??“ Insulation Technology will be a primary sponsor of the Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival hosted by The Mountaineer and to be held on March 5 & 6, 2005 in Keene Valley, NY.

Instructional clinics and guided tours for all levels will be headed by local mountain guides from Adirondack Mountain School, Adirondack Rock & River and Plattsburgh State University’s Adirondack Experience. Profits from this year’s event will benefit the New York State Ski Education Foundation’s Nordic racing programs and the Adirondack Ski Touring Council.

“We are so pleased to be part of the third annual Backcountry Ski Festival,” said Tom Mendl, Marketing Director, PrimaLoft. “The Mountaineer is doing a great job in keeping skiers interested in coming to the festival by offering great programs while testing the latest equipment and clothing.”

PrimaLoft – Insulation Technology, is manufactured by and a registered trademark of Albany International Corp. and is featured worldwide in outerwear, sleeping bags, gloves, footwear, and luxury bedding. PrimaLoft’s manufacturing facilities are located in the US, Italy and China. For additional information, contact the Sales and Marketing Group at 800-833-3836 x2238 or visit www.primaloft.com.

For more information on the Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival, contact Vinny McClelland at (518) 576-2281 or e-mail: [email]vinny@mountaineer.com[/email].