WHAT: As winter slowly approaches, Explore Minnesota Slopes Ski and Snowboard Expo returns to Mall of America® Friday and Saturday, October 16 - 17.

More than 25 vendors will offer deals on lift tickets from local and western ski areas and showcase the newest technology in outdoor winter equipment and apparel.

Kids can learn how to snowboard at Burton’s Riglet Park right in the Rotunda Additionally, local representatives from Hoigaard’s will be on site to answer questions.

For more information on the Explore Minnesota Ski and Snowboard Expo, click here.

VISUALS: Ski and snowboard experts interacting with guests and showcasing gear

Guests buying equipment at Hoigaard’s retail area

Kids learning to snowboard at Burton’s Riglet Park

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 16 – Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015

Mall hours

WHERE: Mall of America – Rotunda

About Mall of America

Mall of America (MOA) is the largest retail and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.3 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America, a 14-screen movie theater with digital projection including 4K, digital sound and 3D capabilities; Radisson Blu Mall of America, a 500-room hotel connected by skyway to Mall of America. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall is currently undergoing a $325 million expansion project on all three levels on the north side. The expansion will include a 342-room JW Marriott hotel, office tower, high-end retailers, new dining options, a tourist welcome center and large event space. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

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Media Contact

Sarah Schmidt

952-240-9335

sarah.schmidt@moa.net