Lift tickets, Sochi demo at Ski Dazzle
The annual snow-sports expo known as Ski Dazzle, opening Thursday, marks its 50th year with free lift tickets, hundreds of info booths and a thrill ride down a Sochi downhill course.
Expo attendees this year can step onto an Olympic team training machine that creates a detailed virtual Sochi race course. The SkyTech Sport machine is not just a video game, organizers say, but rather a high-tech training tool used by amateur and professional athletes.
The $20 expo admission also includes ski lessons on a 60-foot ramp; a new snowboard learning center for children 2 to 8 and a 50-foot-long ice rink.
In addition, the Bear Mountain vert ramp returns to the show, featuring world-class skaters and BMX riders. Twelve-year-old sensation Tom Schaar will be among them.
And maybe best of all, six resorts are offering a free lift ticket with the purchase of an admission ticket to the expo. Participating resorts include: Bear Mountain, Mt. Baldy, Mountain High, Snow Summit, Snow Valley and Brianhead. Some restrictions apply.
Info: Los Angeles Convention Center, Thursday-Sunday; $20; $5 ages 6-12. 5 and under free; www.skidazzle.com
Follow us on Twitter @latimestravel
Like us on Facebook
Sign up for The Wild
We’ll help you find the best places to hike, bike and run, as well as the perfect silent spots for meditation and yoga.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
