Know how I can tell that ski season is coming? Yes, Big Sky, Jackson, Glacier National Park, and a swath of Austria and Italy have started to see snow. But another telltale sign is that my post about last year’s ski swaps is getting a lot of hits.
This is hardly a surprise. Ski gear ain’t cheap, and swaps are a great way to enjoy new-to-you gear without doing too much damage to your wallet.
But last year’s list is outdated, so without further ado, here’s a list of some of the swaps you’ll find in the months ahead. Know of any that aren’t listed? Post ’em in the comments section and I’ll work them in:
NORTHEAST
Sept 21-23: Potter Bros. Ski Swap, Fishkill, NY
Sept 28-30, Oct 1: Potter Bros. Ski Swap, Kingston, NY
Sept 28-30: Pico Ski Swap, Pico Mountain, VT
Oct 4-8: Wachusett Mountain Ski & Snowboard Swap, Wachusett, MA
Oct 5-7: Killington Ski Club Ski Swap, Killington, VT
Oct 6-7: BBTS Ski Swap, Waterville Valley, NH
Oct 20-21: Great American Ski & Snowboard Sale, Mount Peter, Warwick, NY
Oct 29: Greek Peak Hops & Swaps, Cortland, NY
Nov 2-4: Sundown Ski Patrol Ski Swap, New Hartford, CT
Nov 3: Fenn School Annual Sport Swap, Concord, MA
Nov 4: Brunswick Ski Swap, Brunswick, ME
Nov 3: Gunstock Ski Club Swap, Gilford, NH
Nov 3: Seacoast Ski Swap, Portsmouth, NH
Nov 4: Pat’s Peak Ski Team Ski & Snowboard Sale, Henniker, NH
Nov 10-11: Waitsfield Ski & Skate Sale, Waitsfield, VT
Nov 16-18: OMS Ski Swap & Sale, Okemo Mountain, Ludlow, VT
Nov 18-19: Cambridge Rotary Ski Swap & Sale, Jeffersonville, VT
Nov 21: Nashua Ski Swap, Nashua, NH
Nov 23-25: Ski Haus Ski Swap, Brewster, NY
Nov 23-25 & Dec 1-2: Ski Haus Ski Swap, New Milford, CT
MID ATLANTIC
Oct 5-8: Alpina Ski Swap, White Haven, PA
Oct 10-13: Buckman’s Tent & Ski Swap, All stores, PA
Oct 27: Whitetail Ski Swap, Mercersburg, PA
Oct 28: Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Gaithersburg, MD
Nov 3-4: Ski Roundtop Mega Sale, Lewisberry, PA
SOUTH
Dec 1-2: Cataloochee Ski & Snowboard Swap, Magic Valley, NC
MIDWEST
Sept 28-30: Buck Hills Ski Swap, Burnsville, MN
Oct 4-7 & 12-15: Afton Alps Ski Swap, Hastings, MN
Oct 5-6: Harbor Springs Ski Team Ski Swap, Nub’s Nob, MI
Oct 6: Skitoberfest, Boyne Mtn Resort, MI
Oct 6-7: Wild Mountain Open House & Swap, Wild Mountain, MN
Oct 6: Hidden Valley Ski Swap, Wildwood, MO
Oct 8-14: Boston Mills/Brandywine/Alpine Valley Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Peninsula, OH
Oct 12-13: Mt Kato Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Mankato, MN
Oct 21: Little Switzerland Ski Meet, Slinger, WI
Oct 26-27: Welch Village Fall Ski Swap & Sale, Welch, MN
Oct 26-27: Cascade Mountain Ski Swap, Portage, MN
Oct 26-28: Team Duluth Ski Swap, Duluth, MN
Oct 27: Forest Lake Ski Swap, Forest Lake, MN
Oct 27: Chestnut Mountain’s Open House and Ski Swap, Galena, IL
Nov 3: Snowstar Winter Park Ski Swap, Andalusia, IL
Nov 3-4: Ski Patrol Swap Sale, Mount La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Nov 10: Gaylord Ski Swap, Gaylord, MI
Nov 11: Pioneer Ski Swap, Osseo, MN
WEST
Sept 21-23: Snowbird Sports Education Foundation Ski & Snowboard Swap, Snowbird, UT
Oct 5-7: University of Nevada Ski Swap, Reno, NV
Oct 6-7, : Larson’s Ski Swap, Wheat Ridge, CO
Oct 6-7: Kallispell Ski Swap, Kallispell, MT
Oct 13: Aspen Ski Swap, Aspen, CO
Oct 19: Jackson Hole Ski Club Swap, Jackson, WY
Oct 21: Sac State Ski Swap, Sacramento, CA
Oct 26-28: Vail Ski Swap, Vail, CO
Oct 26-28: Sandia Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Albuquerque, NM
Nov 3: Truckee Ski and Snowboard Swap, Truckee, CA
Nov 3-4: Bridger Foundation Ski Swap, Bozeman, MT
Nov 9-10: KOTO Ski Swap, Telluride, CO
Nov 9-11: SnowJam Ski & Snowboard Expo, San Diego, CA
Nov 10-11 & 17-18: Helm of Sun Valley’s Ski Swap, San Mateo, CA
Nov 16-18: Ski Dazzle, Los Angeles, CA
Nov 17, Red Lodge Ski Swap, Red Lodge, MT
Nov 24-25: SnowJam Ski & Snowboard Expo, Las Vegas, NV
PACIFIC NORTHWEST:
Oct 13: Skyliners Winter Sports Swap, Bend, OR
Oct 18-21: Corvallis Ski Swap, Coravallis, OR
Oct 19-20: Komo Kulshan Ski Club Swap, Bellingham, OR
Oct 20: 49° North Ski Swap, Chewelah, WA
Oct 25-28: Eugene Ski Swap, Eugene, OR
Oct 27: Gig Harbor Ski Swap, Gig Harbor, WA
Oct 28: Leavenworth Gear & Ski Swap, Leavenworth, WA
Nov 2: Idaho State Ski Swap, Pocatello, ID
Nov 2-4: Ski Fever & Snowboard Show’s Ski Swap, Portland, OR
Nov 2-4: Bogus Basin Ski Swap, Boise, ID
Nov 4: Lookout Pass Ski Patrol Swap, Coeur D’Alene, ID
Nov 9-10: Newport Ski Swap, Bellevue, WA
Nov 10: Schweitzer Alpine Racing School Ski Swap, Sandpoint, ID
Dec 1-2: Tacoma Ski Swap, Tacoma, WA
CANADA
Oct 19-21: Calgary Ski Swap and Sale, Calgary, AB
Oct 25-28: Canada’s Largest Ski & Snowboard Swap, Toronto, ON
Great Story and good tips on SWAPS – Can you please add WinterSWAP Nov. 3, 2018 to your list of NW events. WinterSWAP takes place in Coeur d’Alene ID at the Fairgrounds and is the largest swap in the region. It takes place the First Saturday in November every year. This event benefits the Lookout Pass & Silver Mountain Ski Patrol Teams.
Thanks for the addition, Matthew! It’s on the list!
New Hampshire’s ski swap list can be found here: https://www.skinh.com/deals/ski-swaps
Thanks, Shannon!
Hi Wendy – Very helpful list. Can you please add: SnowJam Ski & Snowboard Expo, Nov 9-11 at San Diego’s Del Mar Fairgrounds, And SnowJam Ski and Snowboard Expo Nov 24 & 25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. We’re celebrating our 22nd year in 2018 and are proud to say these are the largest ski & snowboard swaps in the markets. Information on both Expo’s at http://www.snowjamshow.com. Thanks
Thanks for the info, Ron. I’ve added both to the list!
Hi Wendy – Quick correction: SnowJam San Diego is November 9, 10 & 11. Thanks