Calgary sled show?

[bhowes]

now im gonna have to utube some stompn tom:d:d:d

 

[ferniesnow]

damed fernie snow now ya got me hummn a song in my head (i,ve been every where man blah blah blah)

Sorry man! No offense implied nor intended....:d:d:d

 

[shawnmcgr]

Shawn, I don't know that there are more sledders in Calgary and yes, Calgary is closer to the mountains, but there is a huge and I mean huge sector north, west and east of Edmonton that is into sledding. Whether it be in Valemont, McBride, Hinton, Edson, Grand Prairie, Peace River, Ft St John, Dawson Creek, Ft. Mac, St Paul, Bonneyville, Vegerville, Vermillion, Lloydminster, and the Edmonton show has grown into the biggest in western Canada by far. Even people from the NWT and the Yukon have been known to frequent the show! All the trail riding in the NE of the province is probably bigger than the mountain segment in Calgary!

It's sort of like Dusty says, "....10% of the sledders are mountain riders." But I, also like it that way as in our area there aren't a lot of crowds!"

Ya, I agree, peeps further north seem to be more outdoors orientated. But I don't get why so little interest in Cgy? Bunch of urbanites down here I guess. I should be glad there is so little interest in the outdoors in Calgary...fewer crowds at my favourite spots.

 

[steel town]

Could be the last year for the Calgary show if the locals dont support it and go to Edmonchuck. For the first season we are having a retail booth at the show with some pretty good deals( we usually just work at the BRP booth). See you all there.

 

[steel town]

Ya, I agree, peeps further north seem to be more outdoors orientated. But I don't get why? Bunch of urbanites down here I guess. I should be glad there is so little interest in the outdoors in Calgary...fewer crowds at my favourite spots.

Our closest local ski hills; COP, Sunshine, Nakiska, and Lake louise, and club run motocorss track (Wild Rose Track off Blackfoot trail)kick the ch!t out of anything Edmonton has to offer, Last time I checked Golden and Fernie ar only 3 hours away and have killer sledding, we just lack trails....
IMO, the Calgary show happens too late, during opening mountian sled season, so a majority of Calgary sledders are riding during the show....

 

[shawnmcgr]

Could be the last year for the Calgary show if the locals dont support it and go to Edmonchuck. For the first season we are having a retail booth at the show with some pretty good deals( we usually just work at the BRP booth). See you all there.

I'm doin' my bit, voluntered at the last one and break open the piggy bank every show. I did miss it one year as I was out sleddin!

 

[Powder Puff]

Edmonton is blue collar and Calgary is white collar.
You can typically base the season on how many attend the show in Edmonton. If those guys are working, attending the show and spending money then you will see them on snowmobiling holidays during the winter.
Maybe having the show in Calgary earlier might help, like a lot of you have said most people are riding by the middle of Nov. The Calgary show seems to die just a bit more each yr.
I think we all should have shows like they do in the states with swap meets.

 

[bobsledder]

Stuff seems to be on display rather than for sale at the Calgary show.

How true.. No sales at the Calgary show. Hell I watch every one going nuts over KLIM gear for full retail at the Calgary show.
Then I call my dealer (Mr. R's) or visit Michelles store in Sicamous and buy it for 25% off those prices.

 

[Smithys]

Could be the last year for the Calgary show if the locals dont support it and go to Edmonchuck. For the first season we are having a retail booth at the show with some pretty good deals( we usually just work at the BRP booth). See you all there.

Thanks Steel town for setting up a retail booth at the Calgary show. If we had more retail booths at the Calgary show it would make it things better for everyone - more stuff to buy brings more people... I will be attending the Edmonton show and the Calgary show to support both shows.

 

[bobsledder]

Thanks Steel town for setting up a retail booth at the Calgary show. If we had more retail booths at the Calgary show it would make it things better for everyone - more stuff to buy brings more people... I will be attending the Edmonton show and the Calgary show to support both shows.

Would agree. More retail would be better. I will visit steeltowns booth and buy something.

 

[steel town]

Would agree. More retail would be better. I will visit steeltowns booth and buy something.

We are basically bringing our entire south store show room invitory to the show, Kirsty, Brad and I (Lucas) will be there from stat to finish. Scott, BRP, and all kinds of hard goddies and avi gear...

We are also having our open house party tonight, FREE BEER, FOOD, killer deals on stuff. Door prizes

 

[ferniesnow]

We are basically bringing our entire south store show room invitory to the show, Kirsty, Brad and I (Lucas) will be there from stat to finish. Scott, BRP, and all kinds of hard goddies and avi gear...

We are also having our open house party tonight, FREE BEER, FOOD, killer deals on stuff. Door prizes

Darn! I wished I could make it....good work steel town

All the best to Bow Cycle South and your crew at the Calgary show

 

[Pistonbroke]

#1 problem is location!!!!

Get this show the fawk off the stampede grounds and into a big community hall or arena somewhere. Put the swap meet back too!

 

[NotoriousNRB]

agreed ^^

 

[ferniesnow]

#1 problem is location!!!!

Get this show the fawk off the stampede grounds and into a big community hall or arena somewhere. Put the swap meet back too!

and your suggestions for one of those kind of places would be?

Just about BrewHouse time for a Friday isn't it?

 

[shawnmcgr]

#1 problem is location!!!!

Get this show the fawk off the stampede grounds and into a big community hall or arena somewhere. Put the swap meet back too!

Agree!

Spruce Meadows, I think they hold the fly fishing show?

 

[raceu4it]

right you are shawn, fly fishing show is there. heck atco could even sponsor some grass drags on one of the fields. :d

 

[Pistonbroke]

right you are shawn, fly fishing show is there. heck atco could even sponsor some grass drags on one of the fields. :d

Now that is some forward thinking. :d

 

[fnDan]

We usually get a group together to head to the Edmonton Show. Last year you could get a good deal on an avy pack in Edmonton and a few weeks later in Calgary there were no deals at all.
I stlll go to the Calgary show but take Polaris for example: they bring absolutely nothing to sell. The show is the perfect place to make the sale. I rarely go to the dealers cause driving there is a major pain lately (damn Deerfoot).

I also think the stampeded grounds are not the best place. I think their rates are pretty high. There must be a better venue that's more cost effective, that doesn't compete with other events which I'm pretty sure is the reason for the show being late.

They should designate an area in the parking lot for a swap meet too. That was one thing I liked about the 1st show I went to at the barracks.

 

[white6]

soo i see the shows still in stampede grounds.. im contemplating coming down for the show as i missed edmonton, but would also like to support the ladies.. mind you iv driven in calgary about 5 times .. how retarded is it going to be trying to get in and out of there.. ill likely stay in strathmore as it's the only family/friends i have down there..