The British Ski and Board Show 2009

whether your a first timer or had more experience then Andrew Clarke, the British ski and snowboard show had something for all.

Hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts came to this years spectacular show which was held at the NEC Birmingham. Starting on Friday 29th October and finishing Sunday 1st November 09 the show spanned an exciting 3 days. With over a hundred different organisations from around the world coming together with a common interest in winter sports, there was no doubt that this year was going to be great.

There were opportunities and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Over the course of the show, you could put your ski's to snow in a free lesson sure to keep you on your toes (or backs) from Ackers adventure with it's fun interactive ski slope. then relax and watch regular demonstrations from Andrew Clarke, the captain of team GB. And get a chance to test your skills against the painfully high faux ice walls with pinnacle challenge. And if this wasn't your style, then there were ranges of clothing to suit every wintry condition for sale at great discounts from Ellis Brigham and two seasons. These along with Gone Boarding, Natives, Skilegap, Nonstop Ski & Snowboard and even Adidas Aditour, made up just some of the exhibitions displayed.

But the top of the list has to be the spectacular performance from Valle d'Dosta. Their big air freestyle show was truly a breath-taking sight which seemed to spark the child like awe in all that were watching. With some of the very best aerialists on the circuit, and performances from Olympic and world champions including swiss snowboarder lucy lieberherr, it was difficult to look away from her leaps and bounds of the 45 degree indoor slope, all together It was truly an adrenalin packed show.

By Chantelle