Snowvana: Portland’s Winter Sports Festival

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Join the celebration of winter at Snowvana! The Northwest’s largest gear sale and ski swap is taking over the convention center with many unique experiences for snow sports lovers.

2022 Snowvana

Snowvana is taking place November 18-20, 2022. This is your chance to save big on gear and lift tickets while also partaking in a film festival and snow-themed activities.

Gear Sale and Vendors

The gear sale offers 30-70% off equipment. Browse 40,000 square feet of skis, boards, boots, apparel, and accessories. The ski swap will feature more than 10,000 slightly used items priced up to 70% off original retail.

Retailers, including Next Adventure, Hillcrest Sports, Daddies Board Shop, Foster Outdoor, will also be offering discounts on everything you need for a successful adventure this winter. 

This event brings together all of the best ski resorts in Oregon: Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline, Mt. Bachelor, Mt. Hood Skibowl, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland. Stop by their booths for discounts on lift tickets, pick up free stickers and swag, and buy your season pass.

Need your skis, boards or bindings adjusted? Next Adventure will have its tuning shop onsite with free adjustments.

Activities

Keep the fun rolling with all the activities at Snowvana. Watch the world’s best ski and snowboard films hosted by the Mt. Hood Film Festival, sip on a selection of craft beers and spirits, enjoy live music from local artists, and partake in fun contests and entertainment.

Snowvana is a kid-friendly event with lots of activities designed with little ones in mind.

Are you taking your kids skiing for the first time this season? Next Adventure is giving away a free pair of kid’s skis to the first 1,000 never-ever kid skiers. Your kid will be able to try on their new pair for size and practice walking in them. They can even ride down the ski ramp.

Another fun activity for kids is dog sledding. Meet the mushers and pups from Cascade Dog Sledding Club and experience a sled dog ride on a 100-foot track. There’s also in indoor mountain bike trail and half pipe.

Schedule and Tickets

Here’s the 2022 Snowvana schedule:

• Friday, November 18 from 4-9 p.m.
• Saturday, November 19 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Sunday, November 20 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (First 500 kids get a free goodie bag.)

Tickets for Snowvana are $12 per person or two for $21 online, including processing fees. Tickets at the door are $16 per person. A three-day pass is $25. If you own a Toyota, show your key at the entrance and you’ll get two for one admission at the door. Kids 12 and under can attend for free.

Snowvana is taking place at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. For more information and to buy your tickets, visit Snowvana’s website. 

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