And finally, as a follow up to our October Ski and Snowboard Shows! article, here’s a glimpse at some of the upcoming ski, snowboard and snow shows in November for the 2009-2010 season. Did you buy your new gear yet, you’ll usually find all sorts of deals from practically all the vendors in the industry, all under one roof! Now that the snow is coming down and some resorts already open, checking out your local show is your last step to officially kicking off the season!

Chicago

> Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard Expo, Chicago IL — November 6 – 8

Albany

> Ski and Snowboard Expo, Albany, NY — November 6 – 8

Minneapolis

> Minnesota Ski and Snowboard EXPO, Minneapolis, MN — November 6  – 8

Portland

> Portland SkiFever and Snowboard Show, Portland, OR — November 6 – 8

Calgary

> Calgary Snow Show, Calgary, AB, CAN — November 7 – 8

San Francisco

> San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Festival, San Francisco, CA — November 7 – 8

Denver

> Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo, Denver, CO — November 13 – 15

San Jose

> Bay Area Ski and Snowboard Show, San Jose, CA — November 13 – 15

San Diego

> SnowJam Ski and Snowboard Show, San Diego, CA — November 13 – 15

Santa Clara

> Silicon Valley Ski & Snowboard Festival, Santa Clara — CA, November 14 – 15

Las Vegas

> SnowJam Ski and Snowboard Show, Las Vegas, NV — November 20-22

Seattle

> Seattle SkiFever and Snowboard Show, Seattle, WA — November 20 – 22

Boston

> Boston Globe Ski and Snowboard EXPO, Boston, MA — November 19 – 22

Sacramento

> Sacramento Ski and Snowboard EXPO, Sacramento, CA — November 21 – 22