Winter Starts at the Peter Glenn Ski & Sports Southeast Winter Sports Show in Fort Lauderdale, FL

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - September 17, 2009) - The official start of winter for skiers and snowboarders begins in Florida at the Southeast Winter Sports Show presented by Peter Glenn Ski & Sports. This year's expo will blast through the area Friday, October 2, 2009 through Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The show features a weekend of fun, savings and snow, courtesy of modern-day mechanics for families, skiers and snowboarders. Activities include the Mt. Peter Glenn rock climbing wall, a skiing-snowboarding simulator, a bounce house, children's activity area and a One Warm Coat collection drive for gently worn warm clothing. Exhibitors include specialty travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, resorts, as well as, ski and snowboard manufacturers.

"For anyone planning a ski or snowboard vacation, this event is more than a show, it's a great opportunity to get a jump on the season with great values on gear, wear, accessories and adventures," states David Mahoney, Peter Glenn Ski & Sports marketing director. Representatives from ski areas in the United States and Canada will be on hand with special savings on ski and snowboard trips. The show's inventory reduction sale features more than $1,000,000 worth of quality snow ski, snowboard, SCUBA and kayak merchandise with savings up to 70% off. A Twitter™ contest, prize giveaways of accommodations and travel, and a special appearance by the ever popular "Green Man," round out the show.

Hours for the Southeast Winter Sports Show are Friday, October 2nd, 1pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, 10am to 6pm each day. Admission is free for children under the age of 15 and $5 for adults. Visit Peter Glenn Ski & Sports online: www.peterglenn.com/events or any South Florida location: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach and Juno Beach for discount admission coupons.

Since 1958, Peter Glenn has been at the forefront of a growing outdoor sports market. Peter Glenn stores carry equipment, accessories and clothing for a wide variety of outdoor sports such as skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, in-line skating and adventure travel. There are 20 Peter Glenn stores with locations nationwide.

Contact Information: Contact: Leisa Weir LGK MCC, Inc. 703.385.5028 David Mahoney Peter Glenn Ski & Sports 954.882.3188