The Great Outdoors
Upon my arrival in Colorado, one of the first things I noticed about my new home state was how outdoorsy it was. Everyone was biking everywhere, there were a ton of people walking down the street, and there was no shortage of outdoors shops everywhere I looked.
One afternoon we were driving down Broadway and I had to ask Shawn Marie why there were people carrying skis, snowboards, and in one case a full on canoe, down the streets of Denver. She looked around, then said, “Oh yeah! It’s Sniagrab time!” That’s “bargains” spelled backwards, and it’s a huge sale on all things outdoors and sports related that all Denverites know. People take the day off of work, stand in line for hours, and get the best deals. It’s just once a year, so people make sure to get there!
So it came as no surprise to me that the Denver International Sportsmen’s Exposition was a huge thing here. Opening Thursday, January 24th, the Sportsmen’s Expo has been held here in Denver for 31 years. It’s all happening at the Colorado Convention Center, located at 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202.
It’s all about the great outdoors at this show. You’ll find information on hunting, fishing, fly-fishing, camping, boating, as well as RV and ATV exhibits. Also on hand will be owners of fishing resorts and hunting lodges from around the world and right here in Denver, ready to give you the inside scoop on taking a trip to their resort. Tons of equipment is on sale, often at show prices, and don’t miss out on all of the experts who will be there to give you tips and tricks for a better experience.
Tickets are available online or at the Convention Center box office. The Expo runs from January 24th through January 28th.
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1 opinion for The Great Outdoors
Heather
Jan 24, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Oh geez. I haven’t heard “sniagrab” in at least a decade. And the shop in Utah that used it was also an outdoors store. (I want to say Gart Sports, but my brain has disposed of that info.)
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