Participating in Ski Swaps are one way to save big money on ski equipment. When you have kids that like to ski, buying used equipment is the best way to keep costs affordable. Kids outgrow everything. If you are like me, it’s hard for me to invest in brand new equipment when I know it will be outgrown the following year. If you’re new as skiing or just don’t want to pay the expensive rental fees, buying used at a ski swamp becomes a big plus to the pocket book. Plus then you can turn around and resell your items to other people in the same situation. Below is your guide to this season’s ski swaps in the Twin Cities area.
Twin Cities Ski Swap
- Wild Mountain Equipment Swap, October 1 and 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., $5/ per person to put items in the swap, 15% commission on items sold, proceeds go to the Wild Mountain Ski Patrol.
- Afton Alps Fall Fair – Ski and Snowboard Swap and Sale, October 8 (11-8 p.m.), October 9 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Some sellers items marked down 25% on Sunday.
- Buck Hill Tent Sale, September 23 – 25, proceeds benefit Buck Hill Ski Racing Team.
- Welch Village Fall Ski and Snowboard Sale .TBD
- Hyland Ski & Snowboard Swap, Hyland Hills Chalet, October 28, 4-8 p.m., October 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., October 30, 1o a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Forest Lake High School Ski/Snowboard Sale/Swap, Forest Lake High School, October 29, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., check in for used equipment is Friday, October 26, 5-8 p.m., new and used downhill and XC skis, snowboards, boots, poles, proceeds benefit Forest Lake High School Ski Team.
Sell Your Used Gear
DROP OFF TIMES TO SELL YOUR USED GEAR:
- Wild Mountain Equipment Swap, For those looking to sell their used gear, they may bring in their equipment on the dates and times listed below. The price of the equipment is up to the seller. We will have people on staff to make suggestions.Saturday 9/24 11:00am-4:00pmSunday 9/25 11:00am – 4:00pmMonday 9/26 – Thursday 9/29 9:00am – 4pmFriday 9/30 9:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday 10/1 8:00am – 9:00am
Pick-Up Equipment
Sunday, October 2, from 2 pm to 4 pm and Monday 10/3 thru Friday 10/7 from 9am – 4pm.If equipment sold, payment will be mailed out for the items less 15% commission, usually within 10 business days. If equipment is not picked up, the Wild Mountain Ski Patrol will assume it has been donated.
- Team Afton Ski Swap This year, we’re super excited to offer an online, mark-your-equipment-at-home and bring it in system. Utilizing the state-of-the-art consignment technology from My Consignment Manager (MyCM), follow our detailed guide to get your gear ready – starting now!
You will enter all of your items at home and then all you have to do is drop them off during one of our designated times drop-off times. We charge a $2 fee per item (up to 10 items, over 10 no additional fee) to be listed and if it sells you receive 77% of the price. 23% goes to Team Afton. Click here for detailed instructions!
- Buck Hill Tent SaleSunday, September 18th 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursday, September 22nd 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Forest Lake High School Ski Swap , check in for used equipment is Friday, October 26, 5-8 p.m.
