Taylors Falls, MN – It what is likely the first opportunity this season to try for free or a minimal cost the latest ski and snowboard gear, Wild Mountain ski area north of Minneapolis is set for its 34th Annual Demo Days this weekend.nVisitors will have the opportunity to try gear from a wide variety of brands to find the gear that fits their needs and style. Make a list of your top choices, then head to your favorite local shop and make your buy.

To demo equipment you will need to have a driver’s license, credit card and ski or snowboard boots. There is a $10 fee for unlimited demos for skiing and no charge for unlimited demos for snowboards. Demo Days will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

Ski manufacturers on hand will include Blizzard, Dynastar, Fischer (Saturday only), Head, K2, Liberty, Line, Nordica, Rossignol and Scott. Snowboard manufacturers displaying their wares will include Arbor, Burton, Flow, Ride, K2 and Rossignol.

Also on hand will be a representative from Contour with the latest model of the company’s high definition helmet cam, the world’s lightest, and the world’s first wearable GPS video camera.