The Outdoor Sports, Recreation and Travel Expo!
62ND ANNUAL
OCTOBER 24-25, 2026
Sat 10-5 • Sun 10-4
Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Outdoor Sports, Recreation, Health, Fitness & Travel
THE GATHERING OF OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS
◾ 200 Exhibitors◾ 10,000 Attendees ◾ Shop for Gear, Clothing, Footwear, Events◾ Activities, Demos & Clubs for Everyone
◾ $10,000 in Prizes◾ Inspiration, Advice, Motivation, Education◾ Food & Beverages ◾ Free Street Parking
Winter Expo / images by Dave Kraus
Kickoff the snowsports season at the Northeast’s alpine skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter sports, health, fitness, travel, and adventure show!
With 200 exhibitors and resorts, and 10,000 active attendees expected, the high-energy show it will feature gear and clothing sales, interactive demos, great prizes, inspiring films, motivational speakers, and après ski food/drink.
2026 Highlights & Activities
175 Exhibitors – The high-energy show brings together winter sports, plus outdoor sports, health, fitness, recreation and travel exhibitors – all under one roof! Categories include alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Olympic and outdoor sports, health, fitness and travel. We’ll have many of the top ski resorts in New York and the Northeast - and we’ll have popular summer sports including running, biking, hiking, paddling and rowing.
Hours – Show hours are Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Bring your family and friends to visit us one or both days. Free parking is available in downtown Saratoga Springs on the street and in parking garages, with inexpensive paid parking at the adjacent Saratoga Springs City Center.
Buy new gear – Potter Brothers Ski & Snowboard Shop, Tune Skis, and other quality retailers will have premium alpine and XC ski and snowboard gear at great prices. This includes skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, base layers, helmets, goggles, gloves, and much more!
Make purchases or get involved – We’ll have many retail products and services available from outdoor sports and recreation organizations, health and fitness professionals, and travel destinations.
At the booths, you can also learn about club memberships, activities, events and races, and sign up for day, weekend and weeklong alpine and XC ski trips from many clubs and organizations. This includes the Out of Control Ski Club, Schenectady Wintersports Club, Albany Ski Club, NY Capital District Ski Council, Hudson Valley Ski Club, Capital Area Ski Touring Association, Shenendehowa Nordic Ski Club, and more.
$10,000 in Expo Prizes – With your free entry to the Expo, you’ll receive a prize ticket for entry to win one of 40 prizes. Winners will be drawn after the show and notified directly by show organizers. Must be 18 or over to enter.
Prizes include lift tickets from alpine resorts, trail passes from XC resorts, season passes and more, ski/binding packages, snowshoes, and much more. Many ski resorts, including will also be offering special deals in their booths.
Family activities – We’ll have many hands-on fun and educational activities for kids and adults of all ages.
Ski/Ride at 20+ NY ski areas – Visit the booths from various New York State ski areas to sign up for the free Ski & Ride Passport for any 3rd, 4th or 5th grader to enjoy winter at the majority of NY resorts when accompanied by a paying adult. Learn more: iskiny.com.
Saratoga Photobooth – Visit the Saratoga Photobooth Company booth for a free souvenir photo from the Upstate Sports Winter Expo, and learn more about their photobooth rentals for your next gathering in New York or New England.
Concessions and craft beer – The Expo will have quality skier-friendly food and drink options available for purchase from our local vendors. Lunch options are sandwiches, chili, salad, pizza, hot dogs, chicken tenders and more. Drinks will include juices, soda, water, coffee and tea, plus national and local craft beer, wine and hard seltzer.
PAST EXHIBITORS
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
Albany Ski Club
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
Catamount Mountain Resort
Double H Ranch: Adaptive Winter Sports
E.L. Fabs: Ski/Snowboard Hangers & More
Gore Mountain
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Hudson Valley Ski Club
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Killington Resort
Maple Ski Ridge
New York Capital District Ski Council
NY Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF)
Oak Mountain Ski Center
O.C. Ski Club
Pico Mountain Resort
Potter Brothers Ski & Snowboard Shops
Schenectady Wintersports Club
Ski Butlers: Convenient Ski Rental/Stratton
Smugglers’ Notch Resort
Snow Ridge Resort
Stratton Mountain Resort
Sunday River Resort
Till I Die Apparel & More
Tune Skis: Ski & Snowboard Shop
Whiteface Mountain
Willard Mountain
XC Skiing, Snowshoeing & Outdoor Sports
Adirondack Wilderness Advocates
Adk Tour de Ski XC Race Series
Albany Rowing Center
Brookhaven Winter Park
Dion-NeviTREK Snowshoes
Empire State Winter Games
High Peaks Cyclery Mtn Adventure Center
Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club
Lapland Lake XC Ski & Snowshoe Center
Mt Van Hoevenberg Nordic Center
Olympic Regional Development Authority
Olympic Jumping Complex
peakquest: Hiking Scratch Off Cards
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
Scotts Cobble Nordic Center
Shenendehowa Nordic Ski Club
Silver Birch Cycles
Troy Turkey Trot
Health, Fitness & Sustainability
Albany Med: Injury Prevention & Outreach
Back in Balance Therapeutic Massage
Bluestone Podiatry
Concord Pools & Spas
Cutco
THE DRIPBaR Clifton Park
HotWorx Delmar
JAMBAR Organic Energy Bar
Jerky Hut
Levelle: Sports Nutrition for Women
Mazzone Hospitality: Apres Food/Craft Beer
New York Life
Nothing Bundt Cakes
NYS Dept of Corrections and Community Supervision
Nutrition for Optimal Performance
Paca Gardens: Alpaca Products
Proactive Chiropractic
Repsher and Associates Physical Therapy
Times Union/Real Media Solutions
WEXT Radio 97.7 & 106.1
RECREATION & TRAVEL
Adirondacks USA
The Bunker: Entertainment Destination
Earthbound Travel: Ski/Outdoor Adventure
Grassland Bird Trust
Great Camp Sagamore
Lake Placid
Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Coalition
NYS Canal Corporation
NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation
NYS Parks, Recreation, Historic Preservation
NYS Parks, Recreation: Snowmobiling
NYS Snowmobile Association
NYS Tourism Industry Association
Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST)
Saratoga Photobooth Company
Windham Mountain Club