Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Outdoor Programs gave more than 200 Sailors the ability to receive all of their snow season information under one roof at the annual Winter Expo in Naval Station Everett’s Commons and Recreation Center, Nov. 15.

“The Winter Expo kicks off the winter season and gives Sailors a chance to talk with local venders and ski resort representatives,” said Mike Petrowski, recreation specialist for Outdoor Programs. “I am very pleased of how many people showed up for the event everyone did a great job and had fun.”

Among the 16 different booths were representatives from local stores who presented ready-to-sell gear, including winter clothing, boards, boots and binding. Local ski resort representatives also shared information on possible winter conditions and different ways to obtain discounted ski passes.

Various prizes were also presented to lucky raffle ticket participants. The grand prize for the drawing were 1 unlimited free season pass from 2007-2008 to The Summit at Snoqualmie the tickets are valued at two hundred and twenty five dollars.

Many Sailors commented on how the raffle could help them start new winter sports.

“I feel great because I just won a free jacket,” said Information System Technician (SW) 3rd Class Benjamin Brown. “Now I can stay even warmer when I go out with my friends and climb the mountains that this state has to offer.”

Other Sailors enjoyed browsing the array of booths especially the Seattle Seahawks Sea Gals who were selling there 2008 calendars.

“I am enjoying myself and there are a lot of actives to get involved with,” said Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Travis Prater, USS Abraham Lincoln Beach Detachment. “Being new to the area this is a good way for me to get out and socialize with other Sailors and pick up on a sport that I’ve never done before.”

Also at the expo, Information Tickets and Tours, as well as Outdoor Programs, provided information on upcoming MWR events and services, to include discounts for lifts tickets and several winter destination ski and snowshoe trips, and the ski/snowboard shuttle available every weekend starting Dec. 15 and will run through March.