Snow Sports Go Green in the ATL!

Oct. 8, 2010 - PRLog -- Now in its 15th year, the Atlanta Ski and Snowboard Show, presented by Peter Glenn Ski & Sports, returns October 22nd through 24th to Center Court at The Galleria Specialty Mall, 42A Galleria Parkway, NW, in Atlanta, Georgia.  Skiers, snowboarders, winter weather sports enthusiasts and their families will find mountains of fun and blowout prices on clothing, accessories, top-of-the-line equipment and travel packages from a number of manufacturers and operators on the cutting edge of green technology and practices.

“We’re honored to have companies such as Burton Snowboards, which uses eco-friendly materials; Head Skis and Snowboards, which protects more than 7,000 acres of mature South American rainforest annually; Spyder Active Sports, which uses recycled content and bamboo in clothing and footwear; Telluride and Snowshoe Mountain, two leading ski resorts awarded for environmental excellence in programs, policies and practices,” states David Mahoney, Peter Glenn Ski and Sports marketing director. He continues, “From the manufacturing plant to the slopes, the commitment to save the planet, save snow and leave a lighter carbon footprint will ensure enjoyment of winter sports for years to come.”

Show hours for the Atlanta Ski Show are Friday, October 22nd, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd and 24th, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.  Admission is free.

For more information, visit: http://www.peterglenn.com/content/largest-ski-snowboard-s....  To “talk green” with participating exhibitors or Peter Glenn Ski & Sports representatives, contact Leisa Chester Weir at 1.877.545.5622, Extension 701.

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Since 1958, Peter Glenn Ski & Sports has been at the forefront of a growing outdoor sports market, offering equipment, accessories and clothing for sports such as skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, in-line skating and adventure travel.