This May, the Adventure Gear Expo come to the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy. This huge, 100,000 square-foot show will have outdoor brands with the latest gear, outdoor non–profits, and tons of deals.
According to the event organizers, the Adventure Gear Expo is the largest public expo for outdoor action sports in the state – think outdoor Retailer only everyone is invited. Most exhibitors such as retailers and gear manufacturers are from Utah, and this is a chance to interact with your favorite brands, demo their latest products, talk with gear experts, and support local retailers. There will also be thousands of dollars in gear and travel prizes.
The A+G Expo will be held May 9-10 2014 at the South Towne Expo center in Sandy. It is open to the public, “cash and carry” and sponsored by the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation. One of the many goals is to provide a marketplace where outdoor manufacturers and retailers can sell gear and educate the consumer on the new season’s products.
The Show is specific to Outdoor sports such as cycling / mountain biking, running / trail running, ski / snowboard, climbing, backpacking, river running and will also highlight expedition outfitters and non profits.
Other features will include:
- Advanced and novice climbing areas
- Adventure theater by Teton Gravity Research™ – adventure film
- Speaker Series
- Vehicle test drives
- Indoor rappel
- Nutrition and healthy food lounge
- Everest basecamp Skype call from Momentum™ partner Greg Paul
- Bike track / demo area
- Bruges™ waffle truck
- Ultimate camping rigs and Adventure vehicles
- Gear raffle – supporting Utah collective trails initiative
- Camp Chef™ demos
For more information, check out adventuregearexpo.com