A community-oriented leader in the backcountry industry for 30-plus years, Alpenglow Sports has worked hard to foster the largest, and most well-known backcountry demo event in North America.

The event is held annually at the Alpine side of Palisades Tahoe, a destination known for popular hikes, great out-of-bounds terrain, and easy to access side-country. The event provides a forum to perpetuate the enthusiasm for all aspects of in-area and backcountry skiing.

The event is free, but participants must possess a valid lift ticket or season pass purchased from Palisades Tahoe, along with a driver’s license and credit card for deposit.

Demos begin at 9am each day and items can only be used for 3-4 runs at a time so that everyone gets to “try before buying.” All demos must be returned by no later than 230pm or will be subject to a late penalty.

Participating companies include DPS Skis, Dynafit, Black Diamond Equipment, Tecnica, Blizzard, Lange, Black Crows, Marker, Volkl, Jones Snowboards, Elan, Roxa, Atomic, Scarpa, Fischer and more!