Outdoor industry trade event Outdoor Retailer (OR) will host in excess of 775 exhibiting companies at the upcoming 2007 Winter Market tradeshow—a record for the show that will take place on January 27-30 in Salt Lake City, USA. 

In addition to many new exhibitors, 149 returning exhibitors have also reserved expanded booths, offering more space and product offerings to visitors.

"We are looking forward to our first Winter Market in the expanded Salt Palace," said Peter Devin, group show director for Outdoor Retailer. "The overwhelming interest in the outdoor market is inspiring, and we are thrilled to welcome more and more participants to the show.  Our goal is to provide the outdoor business community with an efficient and compelling marketplace where participants can pinpoint top trends, further business strategies and network with leading industry influencers."

With the influx of new exhibitors and a 76% exhibitor return rate, Winter Market attendees can expect to see the very latest winter sports innovations from alpine mountaineering gear and backcountry snowboards to technical and lifestyle apparel. Top trends will include an increase in environmentally-conscious products across all segments, as well as an increase in the number of apparel exhibitors entering the outdoor market.