Fall Ski & Skate Swaps
A perennial tradition of Vermont fall and early winter, ski and skate swaps are a great way to get yourself fully outfitted for the season and help out your local ski club, PTA or academy. Ski and skate sales can be found all over the state and we’ve got a selection here. Mark you calendars and be sure to arrive early.
South Burlington Booster Ski Swap
Equipment drop off:
Friday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at South Burlington High School
Sale hours:
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional details:
Unsold items can be picked up from 9 a.m. to noon.
Pico Ski Club Gear Swap
Equipment drop off:
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. (Pico Retail Shop)
Sunday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to Noon
Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. (Pico Base Lodge – Sunshine Room)
Friday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Pico Base Lodge – Sunshine Room)
Sale Hours:
Friday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Additional details:
The Pico Ski Club will accept consignments of gently used, clean ski, snowboard and athletic clothing (no street clothing) and modern alpine and snowboard equipment. All equipment must meet current safety standards.
Colchester Ski /Skate Swap
Equipment drop off:
Friday, Oct. 3 from noon to 8 p.m. (noon to 4 p.m. business; 5 to 8 p.m. public) at Colchester High School
Sale hours
Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5, 10:00-2:00
Additional details:
Unsold items can be picked up between 3 to 5:00 p.m.
Killington Ski & Snowboard Club Ski Swap
Equipment drop off:
Saturday, Oct. 4 through Oct. 9 in the Killington Snowshed Base Lodge Ski Shop
Sale hours:
Friday, Oct. 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional details:
The swap will accept used ski and snowboard equipment and apparel. No older straight skis or cross country skis will be accepted.
Smugglers’ Notch Ski & Snowboard Club Ski & Board Sale
Equipment drop off:
Friday, Oct. 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Tarrant Recreation Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester
Sale hours:
Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Additional details:
The swap will accept ski and snowboard equipment as well as apparel. Equipment is not guaranteed and all sales are final.
Montpelier Recreation Department Ski and Skate Sale
Equipment drop-off:
Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Montpelier High School Gymnasium
Friday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Swap Sale Hours:
Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Montpelier High School Gymnasium
Additional details:
The sale will accept ski and snowboard equipment. No straight skis or clothing of any kind will be accepted.
Cochran’s Ski & Ride Sale
Equipment drop off:
Friday, Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m at the Camels Hump Middle School in Richmond.
Sale Hours:
Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2.p.m
Additional details:
The sale will accept new and gently used equipment for all winter sports: alpine, Nordic, snow boarding, skating, hockey, winter clothing and boots, snowshoeing and more. Consigned gear should be clean and in good condition. No straight skis accepted.
Waitsfield PTA Ski and Skate Sale
Equipment drop off:
Friday, Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Waitsfield Elementary School
Sale hours:
Saturday, Nov. 15, Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waitsfield Elementary School. Unsold items must be collected by 3 p.m.
Additional details
No helmets or straight skis accepted. The Waitsfield PTA takes a 20 percent commission on all sales.
Brattleboro Recreation Department Ski & Skate Sale
Equipment Drop off:
Friday, Nov. 7 from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Gibson Aiken Center, 207 Main Street, Brattleboro
Sale hours:
Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8 to 11 a.m.
Additional details:
The sale will accept miscellaneous winter sports gear including hockey, cross country skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding clothing and equipment.
Okemo Mountain School Ski and Snowboard Swap
Equipment drop off
Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sitting Bull Restaurant at Okemo Mountain in Ludlow.
Sunday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sale hours:
Friday, Nov. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. (3 to 4 p.m. preview hour; $5 admission)
Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Additional details:
Gear up to seven years old may be sold on consignment. Twenty-five percent of the selling price will be donated to Okemo Mountain School. Equipment donations are tax-deductable.
VTXC Ski Swap
Equipment drop off
Friday, Nov. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday morning at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center in Stowe.
Sale hours:
Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick-up and after party to follow from 3 to 5 p.m.
Additional details:
The sale will specialize in Nordic skiing equipment of all varieties, however the sale will accept all other winter sports equipment.
Stratton Mountain School Ski Sale:
Equipment drop off:
Friday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stratton Mountain School
Sale Hours:
Friday, Nov. 28 form 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional details:
Admission: $5 for adults; kids free. No helmets will be accepted, only equipment and clothing in good condition and less than seven years old will be accepted.
