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If you’re one of those people who, all winter long, talk of nothing but the crappy weather there might be something you can do to turn that frown upside down: snowboarding. All summer long while everyone talks about how beautiful it is I’m secretly wishing snow would fall, and keep falling.

Finally the wait is almost up. This weekend’s Toronto Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show marks the unofficial start to the season. From today at 3PM through to Sunday at the Automotive Building, Exhibition Place, you can find all the snowgear you’ll ever need and plan any winter getaways too. Gear is usually last year’s stock and priced to fly. It’s not just boards and bindings, great deals can be found on sporty winter jackets and “underwear” too.

All that’s left to consider is where to board when the flakes start falling. Mount St. Louis Moonstone offers great beginner “discovery” packages which include a lesson, rentals and lift all for under $55, but if you’re serious about the white stuff Blue Mountain’s selling a 5×7 - all nights and weekdays lift pass - for $164 until October 22nd. Last year I waited too long and had to pay double - still worth every penny. This time, I’ll pick up my pass at the snowboard show. They’ll take my picture and I’ll be done with it - no hour long lines when I’m busting to get on the hill.

Admission to the show is $15.

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Perfect timing. The weather in Toronto drops (chilly isn’t it?)…I start thinking of snowboarding…and along comes the Toronto Ski Snowboard and Travel Show to get me in the mood to hit the hills. The weekend event, held October 13th to 16th, at the CNE’s Automotive Building is an awesome way to start the season….get excited about a new board, get some new gear and keep in mind the season is only a couple months away. If you’re gonna get a 5×7 at Blue, you better do it before the 24th too. So drop in and drop some cash, if only for some toys to keep it fresh or some socks (I love snowboarding socks!) to keep it warm. Last few times I went I had no plans to buy any goods and ended up with a few hundred bucks of gear but I was thrilled to have picked up some fantastic deals for only a little coin. It’s not enough to show your boardin skills if you don’t look like a pro doin it. So drop it…