We are hard at work planning next year's Open Air Demo.  Please check back soon for details.  We are happy to announce that Open Air Demo will be a one-day event for 2009, back to its original format.

For an overview of 2008's Open Air Demo:

Thanks to all 2008 OAD participants.  This year welcomed the addition of the Ogden Whitewater Chute Out - Check out OAD Photos Here.

Watch the 2008 OAD Video Here!

OR Summer Market OAD – Whitewater Chute Out Results:

14 show participants, 2 media, one exhibitor and the rest retailers
1st and 2nd place winners were from Canoe Rack, a Missoula MT retailer
Todd Richey placed 1st and won a WS Habitat 80
Ben Schmidt placed 2nd and won the custom painted Shred Ready helmet and Hampton Inn lodging package
Ogden boater (and our head of safety) Chad Booth took 3rd, got a trip for two from Snowbasin including lodging and lift tickets
Retailer Mike Beck placed 4th and won a Suunto watch

Gear/Athlete/Prize/Swag contributors included:

BOATS -
Confluence (also provided the Habitat 80 as 1st place prize and athletes Bryan Kirk and Anna Lévesque)
Riot (the one boat that got wrecked)
Prijon
Pyranha (donated athlete Dave Fusilly)

PADDLES -  
Werner
AT

PFDs – Stohlquist
SPRAY SKIRTS – Immersion Research
HELMETS – Shred Ready (and custom helmet prize)

Swag – Aquapac, Ogden Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Lots of awesome volunteer assistance from TAPS and PIA
And many thanks to Dagger pro boater and Ogden homey Corey Volt

OPEN AIR DEMO 2008 - The Schedule Going Into the Event:
(2008 information below - 2009 schedule will be set in March of 2009)

This year's Demo will be taking place at the Port Ramp Property on Pineview Reservoir; with easy and convenient load-in and load-out facilities, ample parking, accessible beachfront and nearby trails.

HIGHLIGHTS / QUICK LINKS:

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, August 5
12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Move-In for presenting sponsors and large exhibitors with rigs and trailers only

Wednesday, August 6
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Day 1 Exhibitor Move-In
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Day 1 New Demo Hours
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Day 2 Exhibitor Move-In

Thursday, August 7
6:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Day 2 Exhibitor Move-In
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Day 2 New Demo Hours
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Out


SPECIAL EVENTS

Magellan® GPS Treasure Hunt
Enjoy the adventure of the Magellan GPS Treasure Hunt at Open Air Demo and experience the latest in GPS technology. Come and test the newest Magellan handhelds or bring your own GPS receiver to search for hidden treasures along a fun and exciting geocaching course. Great prizes await you, including a chance to win your very own Magellan GPS and other outdoor gear


SkirtChaser Trail Run 2008 Hosted By Vasque and SkirtsSports
Wednesday, August 6 - 4:00 p.m.
Don’t miss out! Join Vasque and SkirtSports for the 2008 SkirtChaser Trail Run at Pineview Reservoir. This gorgeous afternoon run will be like no other trail-run out there. Men, catch us if you can; modeled after the national SkirtChaser tour, women will start first and men "SkirtChasers" will start three minutes later. Vasque and SkirtsSports have partnered up to have their latest and greatest women-specific gear on hand, plus badass giveaways for all Skirts and SkirtChasers. Guest pro-athletes will lead the adventure, including Ironman Champions Nicole and Tim DeBoom and others. A Queen of the Skirts and a King of the SkirtChasers will be crowned, granting them bragging rights and access to free advertising in Trail Runner magazine. Come see what else we have in store for all Skirts and SkirtChasers! You may just meet your future spouse...


Wasatch Whitewater Chute-Out
Thursday, August 7 - 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
There's a new energy coming to Outdoor Retailer's Open Air Demo this year with the debut of the Wassatch Whitewater Chute-Out - an adrenaline-infused showdown pitting dealers against pros in what promises to be the most fun and memorable demo event ever. The Chute-Out will be held on the Ogden River just downriver from the OAD at Pineview Reservoir.

For more information regarding the event and/or how you can take part, contact Lee Hart at: lee@brandamp.com


SeaLife EcoShot Photo Challenge
This year at the Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo, you will have a chance to participate in the SeaLife EcoShot Photo Challenge. Specializing in waterproof, rugged cameras, SeaLife will put you to the test to capture the essence of the outdoors with this compact digital camera. Prizes, including our latest digital camera models, will be awarded to the top 3 winners!


Climbing at OAD:
Wednesday, August 6 - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday August 7 - 11:00 a.m.
Jeff Lowe and Ogden Climbing Parks--in cooperation with Snowbasin Mountain Guides--will conduct Climbing Clinics at Open Air Demo on Day 1 (Aug. 6) at 2:00 p.m. and on Day 2 (Aug. 7) at 11:00 a.m. Beginners and expert climbers alike will be shuttled to Snowbasin, where you will ride the gondola up to the Needles Lodge to enjoy four pitches of moderate (5.5) high country quartzite slabs. Each pitch will be top-belayed by one of Ogden Climbing Parks' AMGA-certified Guides.

All gear provided by Ogden Climbing Parks, including shoes, harnesses, helmets, ropes and hardware. Bring a light rain jacket, fleece hoodie, butt-pack and water.


PHOTOS & MAPS

Pineview Area Map
Pineview National Forest Map


CAMPING AT OPEN AIR DEMO

Click here to view Camper Dan's Evite and to RSVP for Camping at OAD!

There is camping available near OAD, however, there is NO camping adjacent to the demo at the Port Ramp Property. The nearest Campsite, Anderson Cove, is approximately 10 miles away from the demo site. We will have (1) shuttle for those who will be camping, exact times are below:

From OAD to Anderson Cove
Wednesday, August 6 - 7:15 p.m.

From Anderson Cove to OAD
Thursday, August 7 - 7:45 a.m.

OAD Docks provided by: Walker Bay


EXHIBITOR INFORMATION & DOWNLOADS

>> Open Air Demo Exhibitor Contract

Tents, Canopies, Tables, Chairs, etc.
If you intend to rent a tent or canopy we recommend that you contact Kendal Powell with Diamond Rentals at 801.262.2080 or click here for a Diamond Rental order form.

Shipping Labels and Information
If you are going to ship your freight to the GES warehouse for OAD, please click here and use the convenient OAD shipping labels.


FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Concessions will be available on-site at Open Air Demo. If you would like to arrange for any food or beverage in your booth, please contact Mickell Smith at msmith@snowbasin.com.

NOTE: ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGES MUST BE PURCHASED THROUGH SNOWBASIN RESORT.  No outside food or beverages will be allowed.

DIRECTIONS

To Snowbasin Resort Port Ramp Property, Pineview Reservoir from Salt Lake City.
From SLC, go North on I-15. Exit #324 onto I-89 just past the Lagoon in Farmington. Continue North to I-84 East towards Huntsville. Exit at Huntsville/Mountain Green, exit #92. Make a Right onto Old Highway. Make sure to follow signs directing you to Snowbasin Ski Resort. Turn North (left) onto Trappers Loop Rd. 167 at the Sinclair Gas Station. Turn Left onto SR 39 towards the dam. At the Spillway (dam) make a Right onto SR 158. Continue for about 2 miles and Snowbasin Port Ramp Property will be on your right.

Urgent Update (7/22/08):
We have learned that there will be a 24 hour road closure on I-80 beginning August 9th @ 4:00 p.m. continuing until 4:00 p.m. on August 10, 2008. The official suggested alternative route to reach Salt Lake City from Park City (which will be indicated with detour signage) is to take I-84 through Weber Canyon. This is the officially recommended detour. However, this route involves going away from Park City in order to reach I-84 and probably adds 1 hour to the trip to Salt Lake.

As an alternative, you can also take the Guardsman Pass route. It involves a small amount of unpaved road that's not too bad. The road is a back way out of Deer Valley which leads to Big Cottonwood Canyon. It is very scenic and would save a lot of extra miles from the Utah Department of Transportation proposed detour.

FREE TRAIN SERVICE TO OAD FOR OR ATTENDEES
Ride Free. Ride Green.
Take the new FrontRunner train from SLC to Ogden for the Open Air Demo for free with your OR show badge. Stop by the Salt Palace to register and receive your badge, hop on the Trax trolley to the SL Central Station and enjoy the hour long ride to Ogden.

Shuttles will run from the Ogden train station to OAD and back throughout the day. Click here for the SLC to Ogden (weekday) schedule. Click here for the Ogden to SLC (weekday) schedule.

OAD 2008 Exhibitors:

OPEN AIR DEMO PRESENTING SPONSORS (as of April 29)

OPEN AIR DEMO CODE OF CONDUCT

As an exhibitor of Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo, I understand and will abide by the following. If not, I understand that Nielsen Business Media staff has the right to terminate your OAD booth and ask you to leave the demo immediately.

Appropriate equipment, including PFD must be worn at all times when on the water.
No drugs or alcohol are to be consumed while on the water using equipment.
Nielsen Business Media management reserves the right to close the demo, or a particular booth, if things become unsafe (wind, current, reckless behavior, etc.)
Nielsen Business Media management reserves the right to screen participants to ensure appropriate skill and experience.