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¨ 2011-1110 ~5:30PM (Updated a Swap: Grass Roots Outdoor's Ski Swap (Grosno).)

¨ 2011-1028 (Updated some Swaps. Oops: Fixed several OUT-OF-DATE-ORDER Swaps--Reordered by date better. Fixed SOME formatting. Wording added that was there previously ("Base layers"), etc.)

¨ 2011-1027 9:42PM (Original first post.).

A lot of formatting got goofy when I copy-pasted. I fixed only some of it. J

SWAPS! -- Skiing, Snowboarding, and XC/Nordic, etc: Posted without rereading.
See also: Consignment sales at stores like Ski Mart, the SkiFever Show, etc.

UNLESS I am SELLING MY STUFF at a Swap, I do NOT plan to go to any of these this season!

INTRO:

Want to know what a swap is like? how to buy? how to sell? See info below the lists of swaps!

Note: All sales are usually final, and no returns accepted.

MISC:

At one show I went to (SkiFever?), the Swap area had a coupon for a ski tune for $19.99, at http://www.skimartnw.com/

SWAPS LISTS:

Buy & Sell info is listed at each Swap site.
General Buy & Sell info & tips are below these lists.

WASHINGTON Swaps and select Sales: (Oregon is below.)

N.B.:

There may be several on the SAME DAY. So be sure to check.
SORRY that some of these weren't sent. (Some Swaps' info was posted practically last-minute.)
Some Swaps have PAST-YEAR DATES. (A number of Swaps haven't updated their info yet.)
Details may change! Check before you plan or go!

Saturday, April 30, 2011 -- Bellingham Ski to Sea Gear Swap (SWAP):

Is this related or different? It has the same Web address and email??
Great NW Recreation Equipment & Bike Swap:
camping * skiing * biking * climbing * canoes * kayaks * tents * fishing * skating * hockey * sailboats
It had a tentative date of April 30th, and NO INFO. PLUS, it was said to be at a different location. "Please call the Ski to Sea office at 360-318-7332 if you have questions." http://www.skitosea.com/content/events/equipment_swap.asp

September 2-5, 2011 -- SkiBonkers, put on by Sturtevant's (Labor Day weekend) (SALE NOT SWAP):

Times may differ per day.
At Southcenter, in at huge tent.
http://www.skibonkers.com

September 17th, 2011 -- GEAR SWAP at Mountaineers OutdoorsFest (SWAP):
10 am – 5 pm, or until we sell out!
FREE Entry
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA 98115

Buy, Sell, Consign, Donate!
Looking to clean house and find a new home for your gently used outdoor gear? Are you in need of some new gear? Come to the Gear Swap!
All proceeds from GEAR SWAP will benefit the Mountaineers Access Program (MAP). This program provides scholarships for youth groups and individuals of all ages who could not otherwise afford to participate in Mountaineers activities.
Donated or consigned gear may be brought to the Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. If you want to sell your own gear during the day please fill out a Sellers Application, here, and e-mail it to [EMAIL ADDRESS] by Sept 12th. A 20% service fee will be charged on all sales, with all proceeds benefiting the MAP fund. We will not be accepting ropes, webbing, slings, harnesses and the like all other gear welcome!
The first 20 people to bring 3 or more donated gear items for GEAR SWAP to Radical Reels http://www.mountaineers.org/stories/news.cfm?reader=64 on Sept 15th will received PREFERENTIAL SEATING for the show.

OutdoorsFest Book http://www.mountaineers.org/outdoorsfest/default.cfm Sale
ONE DAY ONLY!!

10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sept 17th. Stop by The Mountaineers bookstore http://www.mountaineers.org/about/bookstore.cfm during OutdoorsFest and add some great titles to your library!

       All Books and Maps - 25% off
       All TOPO! Software - 25% off
       Book Sets - 30% off
       Book “Seconds” - 50% off
       Clearance Titles - up to 75% off
       Logo Merchandise - 10% off

Volunteers are needed for parking, kids crafts, set up and more. We are also looking for volunteers Sept 12-16 to help with all the last minute details, evening opportunities available!

Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23, 2011 -- Lakeside Rummage Sale (Special SALE):

Fall Sale: October 22-23, 2011
Spring Sale: March 24-25, 2012
http://www.lakesideschool.org/podium/default.aspx?t=123123

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 -- 49 Degrees North Ski Patrol Ski Swap (SWAP):

9:30AM-3PM.
Register items for sale 6PM-8:30PM Friday and 8AM-9AM on Saturday.
Northeast Washington Fairgrounds in Colville, WA.
Admission: $1.
Info: (509) 935-6649
2011 event: http://www.ski49n.com/upload_content/skiswap.pdf
http://www.ski49n.com
2010 event: http://www.ski49n.com/upload_content/Documents/49%20Degrees%20North%20Ski%20Swap%20Ver%201%2010-10.pdf
2010 event: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/oct/17/out-about/

October 22, 2011 -- Hurricane Ridge Outdoor Expo and Gear Swap (SWAP):

Over.
OLD 2010 INFO:

November 20, 2010 -- Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club's ski swap (and Winterfest 11/19) (SWAP):

· 11AM-2PM Swap.

· Vern Burton Community Center, Port Angeles, WA.

· $3 per person, $7 per family.

· Saturday: Annual ski swap sponsored by HRWSC.

· Swap info: "Bring ski equipment to sell between 8:30-10 a.m., then return to shop from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and pick up checks or unsold gear between 3-4 p.m. Make sure skis are clean and shiny and that boots are clean inside and out. Spray some nice smelling stuff in those boots and they sell quicker. Make sure jackets, scarves, gloves, hats, ski pants, etc, are clean and pressed for easier sell. The Ridge Sports Club operates the Hurricane Ridge rope tows and Poma Lift weekends and holidays and they have done so since 1958 when the lift operation was moved from Deer Park. It's a lot of volunteer hours and members of the board spend a lot of their own bucks to make it happen. ... One more thing, although ONP plans to keep the road open, storms notwithstanding, the lifts only will operate on weekends and holidays as before."

· Friday: Winterfest begins.

· Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation's Winterfest.

· Winterfest info: The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation sponsors the annual Winterfest fundraising event and there is something for everybody, even if you are not a skier or snowboarder. The doors open at 5 p.m. for yummy appetizers and a variety of libations, then dinner and live auction with a lot of silent auction items available as well. Trips to ski areas, Hawaii and Florida will be among the live auction items, and there will be unique silent auction items donated by area merchants. Dinner will be sponsored by Bruch and Bruch Construction, the group that did the outstanding job of repairing the ridge road last winter. ... Cost is $40 before Friday at Brown's Outdoor, Swain's and, of course, Necessities and Temptations where Edna Peterson supports every group in town. It will be $45 at the door.)

· 360-457-2879

· http://hurricaneridge.com

· 2010 info: http://search.sequimgazette.com/sports/article.exm/2010-11-17_winter_dreams_start_here_and_now

· 2009 info: http://search.sequimgazette.com/chapman/article.exm/2009-11-11_all_skis_on_deck_for_winterfest

Saturday-Sunday, October 22nd AND???, 2011 -- Mountain to Sound Outfitters Ski Swap (SWAP):

No info listed except: "October 22nd, 2011 [might be a posting date] by admin ¶ The second annual ski swap has begun! There is a wide selection of skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, even clothing…all priced to sell! So definitely stop on by and have a look. And don’t let the viaduct closure scare you, we will be here till 6pm tonight".
206-935-7669
http://www.m2soutfitters.com/ski-snowboard-swap
OLD 2010 info:

Saturday-Sunday, October 30-31, 2010 -- West Seattle's First Annual Halloween Ski Swap with a Haunted House (SWAP):

· Friday: Gear Drop-off 4-7PM

· Saturday: Ski Swap 10AM–6PM

· Sunday: Ski Swap 10AM–4PM. Gear pickup 4-6PM.

· VFW Hall, 3601 SW Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98126. (Across from Mountain to Sound Outfitters.)

· Ski Swap and Haunted House -- presented by Mountain to Sound Outfitters (206-935-SNOW) -- benefiting the West Seattle Snowsports Council (WSSC/WSSSC).

· "Many different Manufacturers' Reps will be bringing sample product, so you can get some great deals on some of the best new gear in the NW." "Bring your skis, snowboards...."

· http://westseattleblog.com/2010/10/get-ready-to-haunt-west-seattles-first-ever-halloween-ski-swap

· http://www.m2soutfitters.com/images/skiswapmt2snd.jpg

· http://m2soutfitters.com/

· http://www.westseattleherald.com/2010/10/11/news/would-you-swap-skis-gorilla

· More info about the Council: http://www.westseattleherald.com/2010/03/06/news/west-seattle-snow-sports-council-forming

Saturday-Sunday, October 22-23, 2011 -- Walla Walla Valley SKI SWAP (SWAP):

Saturday 1PM-4PM.
Sunday 10AM-3PM.
Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, 9th and Orchard Street, Walla Walla, WA.
For more information call (509) 522-1443
Consignment of equipment or clothing accepted Saturday 10 am to 12 noon, Sunday 10 am to 11 am.
http://www.theskiswap.com/Walla_Walla_Swap.php

Friday-Sunday, October 28-30, 2011 -- SkiFever Ski SWAP at the Seattle SkiFever & Snowboard Show (SWAP):

Friday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350. 206-694-5000.
This is BIG.
If you plan to ski or board at all, and want discount coupons, go to this and/or to the Warren Miller film!
A Swap may be there too.
Get 2-for-1 LIFT TICKET COUPONS for various ski areas at the show just for attending. "Save up to 70% on ski & snowboard gear" from Seattle retailers. Held at the Washington State Convention Center. Check the Web site for a possible entry discount. (Each season I went, I had to get the coupons in the booklet stamped on each coupon's page, which gets people to go to each ski area's booth.)
Admission: Adults. $12. Juniors (6-12) $3. Under 6 FREE.
Admission DISCOUNT-- In a previous season, I got a $2 off entry fee ticket by email via the Web site. I copied in the one I got from email this year (but please sign up if you're going). AND, I also found it at this Grass Roots Outdoor link! http://grosno.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Seattle-Coupons-2011.jpg
Another way to get a $2 DISCOUNT: DONATE A COAT! http://www.heroesforthehomeless.org/upcoming-events
Kitsap Sports
Zumiez
Seattle Ski & Snowboard
Escape Outdoor
Sports Authority
Mountain to Sound
Grass Roots Outdoor
I & I Boardshop
Crystal Mt. Ski Patrol Ski Swap
....and more!
Show/Swap: http://www.skifever.org/index.php?CategoryID=3
SELLERS: "receive 80% of the sale price!" http://www.skifever.org/index.php?CategoryID=38

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 -- Sammamish Kiwanis Ski and Sports Swap (SWAP):

9AM-2PM.
Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA.
For best results bring items in to sell or donate on Friday night... from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, or Saturday morning... from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. (Then, stay and shop!)
SELLERS: Bring Equipment to Sell Friday 5:30PM-8:00PM, Saturday 8:00AM - 9:00AM. You can get up to 75% of the sale price. "Kiwanis receives a minimum of 25% of the sales but you can choose to donate a larger percentage."
http://www.sammamishkiwanis.org/News_View.aspx?Articleid=25

Saturday-Sunday, October 29-30, 2011 -- Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap (SWAP):

Saturday 9AM-5PM.
Sunday 9AM-Noon.
Spokane County Fair & Expo Center (Fairgrounds), in Bays 1, 2, & 3, 404 N Havana St, Spokane, WA.
Admission: $5 at the door.
Children 12 & under are admitted FREE.
"brought to you by the more than 125 volunteers that make up the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization."
509-535-0102. More contact info at the link.
Drop off gear / Registration: Friday 3PM–8PM*
* Notice: Gear registration closes at 8PM, opposed to 9PM as in the past.
Pick up gear and Checks: Sunday 2PM–4PM.
http://skipatrolskiswap.com/
http://www.mssp.org/
http://www.theskiswap.com/Spokane_Seattle_Sales.php

N.B.--Not FULLY updated yet (and I may not update this later)--Dates, Times, and Details may change!:
November 4, 2011 -- Gear Swap and Gathering Benefiting CHELAN COUNTY MOUNTAIN RESCUE AND WENATCHEEOUTDOORS (SWAP):

NOVEMBER 4
"BENEFITTING CHELAN COUNTY MOUNTAIN RESCUE AND WENATCHEEOUTDOORS!
The Inner Circle Gym will be hosting its 2nd Annual Gear Swap Friday November 4th from 6pm to 8pm. This is a fundraiser for Chelan County Mountain Rescue & WenatcheeOutdoors. Anyone interested in having a booth, please email Donni ([SEE LINK FOR EMAIL ADDRESS.]) and she will gladly reserve a spot for you. There will be a $25 fee and you must provide your own display table or racks this year. If you just want to come in it will be $5 at the door. Remember, this is not just a ski swap, rather a gear swap so any outdoor fun gear is welcome. Last year we had kayaks, mountain bikes and all other sorts of goodies. There will be a social gathering to follow with ski movies at The Columbia Valley Brewery."
http://theinnercirclegym.com/events

OLD 2010 INFO:

November 20, 2010 -- Gear Swap and Gathering Benefiting Northwest Avalanche Center (SWAP):

· 6pm to 9pm

· The Inner Circle Gym, 525 Piere St, Wenatchee, WA 98801. 509-888-0571

· $5.

· "Gear Swap and Gathering Benefiting Northwest Avalanche Center"

· "Here’s your chance to get rid of all your gear collecting dust and maybe find some new gear in addition to supporting NWAC. You can rent out a table for $20. Don’t think you have enough gear to justify your own table? Go in with someone else who does, share a table! Want to just hang out and find a deal? $5 will get you in the door, refreshments and continuous ski p-rn! Come be social, get rid of some gear at the same time, or find some new gear! If you are interested in selling gear at our upcoming swap please contact:" email address at the link(s).

· 2010 info: http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=17805.0

· http://theinnercirclegym.com/events

Friday-Sunday, November 4-7, 2011 -- SPVSP's Annual Ski Swap (Snoqualmie Pass Volunteer Ski Patrol, which is Summit West Volunteer Ski Patrol) (SWAP):

2011 Swap Times:
Friday, November 4: 12pm - 9pm
Saturday, November 5: 9am - 9pm
Sunday, November 6: 9am - 3pm
Redhook Brewery, 14300 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072. (Directions at link.)
For more information, call (425) 463 - 7363.
SELLERS: %%?? "Bring us your used snowsport equipment during the equipment drop-off period between Friday 9am-9pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Skis, snowboards, boots, bindings and poles are all accepted, as are gently used apparel items, including jackets, gloves, hats, and pants."
http://www.spvsp.org/Ski_Swap (directions link)

Friday-Saturday, November 4-5, 2011 -- Tacoma Ski Swap / University of Puget Sound Ski Team Mega Sale (SWAP):

Friday 5PM‐9PM.
Saturday 9AM‐5PM.
FREE admission.
Public Check-in times will be on Friday only.
Warner Gym, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98416.
http://www.tacomaskiswap.com

N.B.--Not FULLY updated yet (and I may not update this later)--Dates, Times, and Details may change!:
? Saturday, November 4, 2011 -- Gig Harbor High School Ski Swap (SWAP):

http://ghhs.psd401.net/

OLD 2010 INFO:

9:30am - 3:30pm
Gig Harbor High School (GHHS), 5101 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. 253-857-4842, 253-530-1400.
"Gig Harbor High School hosts the Ski Swap. Bring used gear to sell by 9:30 am. Sale begins at 9:30 am and runs through 3:30 pm."
http://ghhs.psd401.net/
Calendar: http://ghhs.psd401.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16:ghhs-calendar&catid=61
OLD: http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/ghg-events.php?event=4979
OLD: http://www.gigharborhs.psd401.net CLICK on Calendar.

Saturday, November 5th, 2011 -- (Mercer Island) Islander Middle School PTSA Ski & Snowboard Swap (SWAP):

8:30AM-2PM, with Half-price Sale 3‐4PM. (See link and below for more details.)
Islander Middle School, 8225 SE 72nd St, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
"This year, the PTSA has joined forces with Sturtevant's Snow Sports of Bellevue. As co-sponsor of our ski and snowboard swap, Sturtevant's is bringing fabulous new clothing and equipment and is also providing store employees to assist in finding the right fit for skis, boards and clothing."
Nov 4th is set up and volunteer shopping night.
SELLERS "set their own prices and receive 60% of the sales price, with 40% going to the IMS PTSA." BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR ITEMS BEFORE THE HALF PRICE SALE!!! "Items left for the Half-Price Sale are the property of IMS PTSA, with the entire sales proceeds going to the PTSA." "Check in your consignment clothing and gear Thursday, November 3rd, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 4th, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m." http://www.misd.k12.wa.us/schools/ims/imspta/skiswap/
Swap links: http://www.miskiswap.net ~Or~ http://www.misd.k12.wa.us/schools/ims/imspta/skiswap/
OLD 2010 INFO:

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010.
Oct. 21 & 22 are Consignment drop-off dates. October 23rd is the Swap date.

Saturday, November 5, 2011 -- SAAS Ski Swap (SWAP):

Saturday 9AM–2PM.
Seattle Academy Gymnasium (SAAS), 1111 13th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (between E Union & E Spring).
"Parking is available in the gym garage or the CUB lot."
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences (SAAS) "Ski Swap – Donate and Consign".
SELLERS:

CONSIGNMENT OR DONATION?
Donations: We appreciate your ski gear donations! 100% of proceeds go toward the cost of ski bus charters.
Consignments: 50% of sales from consigned gear go toward the cost of ski bus charters. You will be sent a check for the remaining 50% approximately 2 weeks after the ski swap."

http://www.seattleacademy.info/wp/parents/ski-program-2011-12/ski-swap-2011/
OLD 2010 INFO:

Don Loeb 206-931-2017. Marcine Hull 206-854-3254. Sheila Hanrahan-- Ski Swap Donation Consignment (email address on the Calendar only). Also:
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences (SAAS): 206-323-6600.
Drop-off Friday?????? 3-7, Gymnasium.
Shown on the Calendar: http://info.seattleacademy.org/saas/calendar/calendar_show.php?event=Ski%20Swap&day=09&month=11&year=2011&calendar_name=Main

Saturday, November 5, 2011 -- SKIHAWKS Gear Grab (SALE/SWAP):

9AM-5PM.
Downtown Seattle REI store, 222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (206-223-1944).
"Every year, SKIHAWKS hold a Gear Grab sale at Seattle REI. 100% of money raised is used to help with the costs involved with training, equipment and travel expenses to local races at The Summit at Snoqualmie and Washington State Winter Special Olympics held each year at Mission Ridge in Wenatchee.
"You can donate used winter sports gear to the SKIHAWKS for the sale. To find out where you can donate used gear, visit the SKIHAWKS website for list of donation locations."
Looks like a Swap where people DONATE stuff. (I didn't see anything about Consignment in 2011, 2010.)
Donate or Volunteer: http://skihawkracers.com/DonateorVolunteer.aspx
http://skihawkracers.com/UpcommingEvents.aspx
http://www.outdoorsforall.org/SKIHAWKS.html
OLD 2010 INFO:

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
"Join us for the annual SKIHAWKS Gear Grab at Seattle REI starting at 9AM! Check out a selection of used skis, boards, boots, clothes and more! Get outfitted for the winter AND support our SKIHAWKS athletes! For more information, please email" Outdoors for All "or call our front desk at (206) 838-6030."
http://www.outdoorsforall.org/Calendar.html
http://www.skiforall.org RESOLVES TO
http://www.outdoorsforall.org

Saturday, November 5-6, 2011 -- YAKIMA Ski & Snowboard Swap, Ski & Snowboard Swap for Eastern Washington (SWAP):

Saturday 9AM-6PM.
Sunday 10AM-3PM.
The Modern Living Building, State Fair Park, Yakima WA.
"All payments are Cash or Credit Card only."
http://yakimaskiswap.com
White Pass Ski Patrol Web site http://www.whitepassskipatrol.org/

Saturday, November 5 2011 -- MVSTA Ski Swap / Sports Swap (Methow Valley Sport Trails Association) (SWAP):

10AM Sale.
Red Barn, in Winthrop, WA.
Admission: $1 for adults, and children under 14 free.
SELLERS: "The doors will be open Friday evening 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday morning from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for sellers to tag items. Items should be in the "gently used" category - please do not bring "throw aways" or items which would be obsolete now. Those with more than 5 items to sell are encouraged to bring items Friday evening."
"Saturday morning the Barn will close at 9:45 a.m. and re-open for sales at 10:00 a.m. Buyers arrive early and bring your appetite, because the good stuff is usually gone by noon and Friends of the Library will host a Bake Sale all morning! Admission is free with your MVSTA ski pass"
"While at the Sports Swap, individuals may also purchase discounted, early season MVSTA passes, Ice Rink season passes, and Loup Loup season passes. Visit our ski pass page and www.skitheloup.com for prices and information."
http://www.mvsta.com/swap.html

OLD 2010 INFO:

Mentioned as having "Nordic" -- NOT mentioned here in 2011: http://home.comcast.net/~karelzikan/JP/

Friday-Saturday, November 11-12, 2011 -- Newport Snowsports Swap (SWAP):

Friday 1PM-9PM. SALE STARTS EARLIER THAN IN 2010.
Saturday 9AM-6PM.
Newport High School, 4333 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. (Directions at link.)
(Factoria Blvd would be like 128th Ave; it's between cross-streets SE Newport Way & SE 42nd St.)
SELLERS:
"you take home 75% if it sells."
Drop off gear Thursday 5PM-9PM (for Friday Sale), Friday 2PM-6PM (maybe for Friday Sale but for sure Saturday Sale).
Pick up unsold gear Sunday 10AM-2PM.
http://www.skiswap.info

N.B.--Not FULLY updated yet (and I may not update this later)--Dates, Times, and Details may change!:
November 12, 2011 -- Vashon Ski School Ski Gear Swap and Movie (SWAP):

http://www.vashonparkdistrict.org/section_activities/activities_youthActivities_pg2.htm#ski

OLD 2010 INFO:
November 13, 2010 -- Vashon Ski School Ski Swap, and film (SWAP):

· 8AM-?PM Swap

· 1:30PM Movie.

· On Vashon Island.

· "Vashon Ski School... during its annual ski swap... the addition of a winter film making a special stop on its US tour at Vashon Theatre (17723 Vashon Highway SW.). “Look on the Bright Side,” a ski-board-skate film presented by Canadian ski apparel company Voleurz, stars some of North America’s top athletes in their fields and makes the perfect kick-off to Vashon Ski School’s winter season."

· "The ski/board swap, which begins at 8 a.m. (Sat., Nov. 13) in the Vashon Theatre parking lot, is an opportunity to bring re-sellable ski and snowboard gear and apparel. Ten percent of the sales will benefit Vashon Ski School and 90 percent goes back to the seller. Anyone can bring their gear or shop for gear. Unsold gear must be collected no later than 3:30 p.m. that day. Arrive early! Adding atmosphere, sound has been donated by Ruben Arnot of Rez1 productions."

· "The “Look on the Bright Side” movie starts at 1:30 p.m. and the suggested donation of $5 for students and $7 for adults/general will help benefit Vashon Ski School’s scholarship fund to extend winter recreation opportunities to those with demonstrated financial need. The big screen viewing, with daring cliff jumps, aerials, rail riding and epic wipeouts, promises to be breathtaking. The movie will also be available online as a free download in Nov."

· "“We’re thrilled to help out Vashon Ski School and bring this awesome film to winter enthusiasts,” Andrew Salter said, Voleurz U.S. film tour coordinator. “ This is the Voleurz family’s sixth feature film and its best yet based on the audience response.”"

· "“Look on the Bright Side” features some of North America’s finest freestyle snowboarders, skiers and skateboarders, including Braden Dean, Justin “V.D.P.,” Matt Margetts, T.J. Schiller, Mike Riddle, Jesmond Dubeau, Shayne Zwickel, Mike Mertion, Jeff Boake, Max Hill (from Puget Sound), Warren Williams, Ian Cosco, Josh Stack, Corey Klim, Joe Schuster, Andrew Jackson, Jan Schuster, Nick Moore, Cam Schuster, Josh Bibby, Tyler Holm, Colston JB, Scott Sych, Barry Hartman, Reed Speedman, Jordan Gibson-Fraser, and Simon d’Artois. Learn more about Voleurz at http://voleurz.com/."

· "Find the Vashon Ski School online at" Facebook.

· http://www.vashonparkdistrict.org/section_activities/activities_youthActivities_pg2.htm#ski

· Source: http://www.vashonnews.com/index.php?module=article&view=110

Saturday, November 12, 2011 -- LWSC Ski Swap / Leavenworth Ski Swap (SWAP):

9AM-11:45AM.
Cascade High School gym, Leavenworth, WA.
Admission: "$2 donation ... at the door".
Drop off gear Friday 5:30PM-8:30PM at the Cascade High School Gym.
Pick up gear: "Pick up your money and unsold gear from 12-1:30 p.m. ... Abandoned items that were not sold will be donated after 1:30 p.m."
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC).
http://www.skileavenworth.com/event/ski-swap

November 12th & 13th, 2011 -- Olympia Ski Club's SKI SWAP & SALE (SWAP):

Saturday 9-6.
Sunday 10-3.
National Guard Armory, 515 Eastside St, Olympia, WA 98501.
Questions: 360-789-2604.
http://www.olympiaskiswap.com

Saturday, November 12, 2011 -- Grass Roots Outdoor's Ski Swap, Everett (SWAP):

11-4.
Grass Roots Outdoor, 500 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208.
Store phone: 425-423-0717.
Sellers: Drop off Fri. 11-4.
http://grosno.com/
http://grosno.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SkiSwapAd.jpg

OLD 2010 INFO:

Saturday, November 20, 2010 -- Grass Roots Outdoor's Ski Swap, Everett (SWAP):

Saturday 10AM-5PM.
Grass Roots Outdoor, 500 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208.
**"80% of each sale to Seller" "20% to [fight] prostate cancer".
Store phone: 425-423-0717.
Drop off gear Friday 10-5.
Pick up gear Sunday 11-5.
Link may be SLOW:
http://grosno.com

N.B.--Not updated yet (and I may not update this later)--Dates, Times, and Details may change!:
November ##, 2011 -- Evo 'Barnstorm' Ski / Snowboard Blowout Sale (SALE/SWAP??):

In 2011, it's supposedly "Thanksgiving weekend". That's all the info I got by email.
OLD 2010 INFO:

November 23-24, 26-28, 2010 -- Evo 'Barnstorm' Ski / Snowboard Blowout Sale (SALE/SWAP??): Free

· 10AM-8PM. Free.

· The Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027, 425-837-3321. (Another address was listed, at the Evo site, but it looks like it's wrong! 236th Pl SE, Issaquah, WA 98029 (M-F).

· Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

· Wednesday, November 24th, 2010: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

· Friday, November 26th, 2010: 10 a.m. –8 p.m.

· Saturday, November 27th, 2010: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

· Sunday, November 28th 2010: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

· "Kick off the Ski/Snowboard season with the best deals on ski and snowboard gear this side of the Mississippi! Pickering Barn will be bursting at the seams with product from K2, Salomon, Rossignol, Ride, Burton, Oakley, The North Face, Bonfire and more. Check out the details here:"

· http://culture.evogear.com/seattle/barnstorm OR TRY

· http://culture.evo.com/seattle/barnstorm

· "Up to 70% OFF Skis, Snowboards, Outerwear and Accessories".

· * Donate your used goggles to SOS Outreach and receive an extra discount! –Exclusions Apply!

· EVO 206-973-4470 (11-8PM Mon-Sat, 11-7PM Sunday).

· http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/Page.asp?NavID=106

November 25-27, 2011 -- Tri-Cities Ski Swap & Snowboard Sale (SWAP):

Friday, 5PM-9PM
Saturday, 9AM-4PM
Sunday, 11AM-3PM
Location: Holiday Inn at TRAC, Pasco, WA (Road 68, Exit 9 on I-182)
FREE ADMISSION. FREE PARKING.
Outdoor + Winter Clothing and Gear Sale. (In a previous year, maybe 2010, it said "WinterSports EXPO at TRAC".)
Premiere Winter Recreation & Winter Sports Ski Swap Snowboard Swap event.
(Tri-Cities = Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Washington.)
For information: Call 509-522-1443. Or, email at link:
http://www.theskiswap.com/tri_city_winter_swap_sale.php

Friday, December 2, 2011 -- Nordic Ski Swap (NORDIC SWAP):

For XC, Telemark, SKATE, Randonne Ski and Snowshoe Gear.
6PM‐9PM (3 hours).
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th St, Seattle, WA (Greenlake area, 1 block WEST of the I-5/NE 80th Exit).
To "benefit the Snoqualmie Nordic Club and The Mountaineers Foothills Branch SKI PROGRAM."
SELLERS (NORDIC): Get up to 85%, or donate more than 15%.
http://www.snoqualmienordic.org/arc/nordic-ski-swap-2011
Related: http://www.snoqualmienordic.org and http://www.foothillswinter.org

Other NORDIC info: (selected)

http://www.mvnordic.com/events.html
Junior Nordic Program: http://home.comcast.net/~karelzikan/JP/

Friday-Saturday, December 2-3, 2011 -- WSU Ski and Gear Swap (SWAP):

Friday 6PM–9PM.
Saturday 9AM-2PM.
Admission: $1.
Hollingbery Fieldhouse, Washington State University, Pullman, WA (The Fieldhouse is adjacent to the Washington State University (WSU) Football Stadium (Martin Stadium).
"Access is via Stadium Way and Colorado Street in the heart of the WSU Campus." See Map link.
Parking: "Free event parking can be found in the yellow parking lot located just south of Beasley Coliseum."
There is a WSU Visitor Center located at 225 North Grand Avenue in Pullman.
Campus Map: http://campusmap.wsu.edu/campus-map/FULL/quadrant-10.html
Directions: http://campusmap.wsu.edu/directions/seattle.html
Contact: http://skiswap.wsu.edu/skiswap_contact.aspx
WSU phone numbers assistance: 509-335-3564
Swap Home: http://www.skiswap.wsu.edu/skiswap_home.aspx

N.B.--Not updated yet (and I may not update this later)--Dates, Times, and Details may change!:
Friday, December 10, 2010 -- Fall Rendezvous, Ski Swap, and Fundraiser Event for the Outing Club & the Northwest Avalanche Center (SWAP):

Though their Events says 2011, the swap date listed MIGHT be for 2010. I couldn't tell. (And IF again on a Friday, that's 11/11/11, not 11/10.) http://www.outingclub.org/events.htm
OLD 2010 INFO (NORDIC):

5:00PM Ski swap begins. (Free)
6:30PM Hors d'oeuvres will be put out. Slide show to follow.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 223-1944.
"Holiday Season benefit for One World Outing Club. Like last year, this is a joint benefit with the Northwest Avalanche Center. Come for the ski swap only or stay for the hors d’oeuvres ruffle and slide show. If you are coming to the ski equipment swap bring any old gear you might have laying around and put a price tag on it. The proceeds can either be kept to put toward your new replacements, or donated to the cause! For those who elect to stay for the slide show we will be featuring highlights from last year including, Whitefish, Silverstar, the Italian Dolomites and our Summer Grand Canyon raft trip! All are invited, so please invite your friends and neighbors if you think they might enjoy the event. The ski swap is free (the food and show are $15)."
"RSVP by 11/23 if staying for the food (see below)."
What: Benefit Event for 1WOC and NWAC
When: Friday December 10th, 5:00pm-8:30pm
Requested Donation: $15 (if staying for food & show)
Please RSVP to ensure adequate food for everyone
Contact: One World Outing Club, 14810 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133; (206) 363-0859.
OLD 2010 INFO: http://www.outingclub.org/1wdnr11.pdf

Saturday & Sunday, March 24-25, 2012 -- Lakeside Rummage Sale (Special SALE):

Fall Sale: October 22-23, 2011
Spring Sale: March 24-25, 2012
http://www.lakesideschool.org/podium/default.aspx?t=123123

MOSTLY AFTER-THE-SKI-SEASON SWAPS in WASHINGTON:

N.B.--Not updated yet (and I may not update this later)--Dates, Times, and Details may change!:
Saturday, April 30, 2011 -- Bellingham Ski to Sea Gear Swap (SWAP):

**Is this related or different? It has the same Web address and email??
Great NW Recreation Equipment & Bike Swap:
camping * skiing * biking * climbing * canoes * kayaks * tents * fishing * skating * hockey * sailboats
It had a tentative date of April 30th, and NO INFO. PLUS, it was said to be at a different location. "Please call the Ski to Sea office at 360-318-7332 if you have questions." http://www.skitosea.com/content/events/equipment_swap.asp

WA Ski Areas SALE OR SWAPS, etc., selected:

Stevens Pass: **, 2011.
The Summit/Alpental: **, 2011.
Crystal Mountain: **, 2011.
Mt. Baker: **, 2011.
Eastern WA/Mission Ridge: **, 2011.
White Pass: **, 2011.

CANADA (BC) Swaps:

NEW DATES: Friday & Saturday, October 28-29, 2011 -- Vancouver Snow Show:

8th Annual Vancouver Show
NEW DATES: October 28-29, 2011
NEW FORMAT: Friday & Saturday Only
NEW LOCATION: Vancouver's PNE in the Forum
For Exhibitor Information CLICK HERE! [at link]
Featuring the Canadian Ski Patrols annual Winter Extreme SKI SWAP! Early Bird gets the deals, so don’t be late.
For more info visit http://winterextreme.com
http://www.vancouversnowshow.com RESOLVES TO http://www.canwestproductions.com/Snow---Vancouver
OLD 2010 INFO:

10-5, I think.
OLD LOCATION: Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC.
Adults $10. Students 12-17 and seniors 65+ $8. Children under 12 free with an adult. Family pass (two adults and two students) $25.
http://www.vancouversnowshow.com RESOLVES TO http://www.canwestproductions.com/Snow---Vancouver

MISC CANADA SWAPS! (NOT JUST BC):

"CSPS Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap dates for 2011"
http://www.winterextreme.com/

BC Ski Areas, etc., selected:

Whistler-Blackcomb: **, 2011.
Vancouver, BC areas (Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Mt. Seymour): **, 2011.
Victoria Island/Mt. Washington areas: **, 2011.

OREGON Swaps:
If you ski in Oregon, remember that you need to buy a parking pass.

Friday, October 14-15, 2011 -- Mt. Hood Snosport Swap (SWAP):

Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Drop off gear: Friday Noon - 9pm, Saturday 9am - Noon
Pick up unsold gear: Sunday 10am - 2pm
West Linn High School, 5464 West A St, West Linn, OR 97068
"The Largest Ski Swap Event in Oregon and SW Washington".
"Admission is $3 at the door, kids under 12 get in free, or bring the whole family for just $6."
Come early to beat the crowd! Door prizes all day long. Win gear and lift tickets.
Cash or credit cards accepted. No checks. ATM on site
Benefits "the West Linn Snowboard Team and the Mt Hood Ski Patrol".
"The Mt. Hood Snosport Swap is the region's best winter sports equipment and clothing event featuring thousands of new and used winter sports items being sold by both individuals and area sports stores. Equipment, clothing and accessories for all winter sports are available, including Nordic and alpine skiing, and snowboarding for beginners and experts. Sporting Goods shops from around the northwest will be there to sell thousands of new and demo’d equipment items at steep discounts!"
http://www.mhsss.com/

Friday-Sunday, November 4th-6th, 2011 -- PORTLAND SkiFever & Snowboard Show (& SWAP):

Friday 1pm - 10 p.m.
Saturday 10am - 10 p.m.
Sunday 10am - 6 p.m.
Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland OR 97217.
Directions: (503) 736-5200.
Get 2-for-1 tickets to ski areas by attending AND getting your booklet stamped at the proper booths at the show. LIST: http://www.skifever.org/index.php?CategoryID=11
Or, "Bring in a coat and get $2 off adult admission! (men's coats size medium or larger please)". Info: http://www.heroesforthehomeless.org/upcoming-events
http://www.skifever.org/index.php?CategoryID=2

November 7, 2011 -- Ski Fair (Northwest Ski Club Council Presents) (FAIR):
Monarch Hotel Conference Center, Clackamas, Oregon

Details, see flyer etc. at the link.
6PM.
http://nwskiers.org/Newsletter/Fliers/SKI_FAIR_2011_Flyer.pdf

RELATED? OLD 2009 INFO:
N.B.--I may not update this later--Dates, Times, and Details may change!:
November 9, 2009 -- Ski Fair (& SWAP):

· Portland OR -- Holiday Inn (Airport). 6:00PM.

· That's all the info that was at the source:

· INFO FROM Outdoors NW MAGAZINE, November/December 2009.

· http://www.OutdoorsNW.com

Friday-Saturday, November 11-12, 2011 -- Sandy Snowsport Swap (for Sandy High School ski team):

Early Bird Sale: Friday, 6PM-9PM. Admission on Friday ONLY is $2 for adults and $1 for children (12 and under) and $5 per family at the door.
Regular Sale: Saturday, 9AM-5PM. Admission on Saturday is FREE all day.
Sandy High School - Gym B (upstairs), 17100 Bluff Road, Sandy, OR.

2010 INFO:

"one of the largest "swap" consignment events in the Portland-Metro area."
"Ski area representatives, prizes, raffles, silent auction items, and additional fun...."
"Outdated equipment, such as straight skis, should not be considered for sale."
"The Snowsport Swap, formerly known as the Ski Swap, has been an annual event for more than 20 years. Its purpose is to raise money for the Sandy High School ski team’s expenses. Without a number of fundraisers, some of the team members couldn’t afford the team costs.
"Proceeds of the consignment sale will support the Sandy High School Ski Team through a 30 percent consignment fee.
"Only cash and checks will be accepted; no credit or debit cards.
"For more information, call Lisa Galbraith 503-622-3895...."
2010 info: http://www.sandypost.com/features/story.php?story_id=129002696501483300
http://sandysnowsports.com

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 -- "ONC" (Oregon Nordic Club event) (SWAP?):

When I checked, I did not find this event listed on their site's Events page, but at the Source link below.
Start Date : December 6, 2011
End Date : December 6, 2011
Consignment Check-in Tuesday 5:15-6:15pm. Sale following. Free Admission. Multnomah Art Center.
Location :
Portland, OR
Source: http://outdoorsnw.com/event/oncs-ski-and-winter-sports-fair-used-equipment/?mnth=12&yr=2011#event_cal
Related: http://www.multnomahartscenter.org/
http://www.onc.org/PDX-ONC

OR Ski Areas, etc., selected:

Portland/Hood River/Mt. Hood areas (Meadows, Timberline, Skibowl): **, 2011.
Mt. Bachelor/Bend, OR areas: **, 2011.

What's a swap like?: Posted without rereading.

Some swaps combine with ski shops, and have both unused/new AND used gear. Some gear is on consignment.

Prices CAN be all over the map, some very low, some pretty high. One had adult boots starting at $20? and adult skis at $40? (or less); while other prices at the same swap (by the ski shop) were much higher. One swap had a half-price sale in the last hour of the Swap, but the ski shop's stuff was not included in that. Some clothing is unused; some has tags; and some is preowned.

At the SkiFever Show, while you may not be go for the Swap or retail deals from various retailers, including Sturtevant's, you may want to go for the swag (free stuff) you can get from product reps and resort booths!

Related: An October REI Garage Sale I went to (in Issaquah) had hardly any ski gear or clothing. WHY? Because much of the Sale is returns, etc., and was too early in the season for there to be much of that. Someone at the Issaquah store said (in 2010) that they have these every two months or so.

Me: In 2010-2011, I bought some used skis at the SkiFever "swap" (Ski Mart consignment). They all seemed okay, but not ideal. At another swap, I got a $5 REI-brand jacket at a swap; after I washed it, it ended up sounding like something (probably the Gore-Tex?) had disintegrated inside, because it then had lots of particles swooshing around in it. They also partly coated the washer. I got new ski socks for $15. And used poles for $15.

NOW to get some boots! Maybe I'll get those new. DID. And then my knee said, Sorry, No skiing this year.

How to BUY?: Posted without rereading.

Good question. I kept wondering that myself!

Look over everything you intend to buy really well, as there are NO RETURNS.

First of all, whatever you buy is usually As-Is, and No Returns. So, you're taking a risk!

IMO, Ask more than one person at the Swap about anything you're considering.

Some considerations while buying. This is by no means complete, and is geared to be general information, some of which is tweaked for buying USED items at Swaps, etc.

Poles:

I asked a few people about measuring ski pole length, and got two different, contradictory explanations. Too long, they drag and even get in the way. Too short, and pushing is a drag! Make sure you get the kind you want, for the conditions (hard packed vs. powder). And Alpine vs. Cross Country. Metal or Fiberglass? Metal is usually sturdier for pushing; while Fiberglass can flex, and feel funny. Metal will be more likely to get bent, and no longer work (e.g., if you land on it). The end basket: A small basket may not work well in powder. Most poles seem to come with small baskets. If you push yourself up with your poles, eventually a plastic basket may crack and break. If its removable and user-replaceable, you can possibly get a new one, if they are standard-sized (etc.), and found easily at ski stores.

Skis & Bindings:

At a SkiFever show -- where there was a Ski Mart "swap" (consignment), and some people were volunteering -- I asked about some skis I was considering. 3-4 people said different things. One volunteer seemed to know a lot about the skis. If skis are "too old", the bindings may not be on the Indemnified list, which means (in part) that ski places may not want to adjust them for you. Look at the condition of the bottoms and edges. Check the bindings. Look for cracks. Make sure that Alpine skis come with ski brakes. The proper length of the ski depends on your height, weight, ski style, level, and design of the ski.

Skis that have been used a lot eventually lose their flex resistance.

Boots:

They should be snug all around without hurting or toe-curling.

Boot flex differs from boot model to model. This may be important, as some boots are designed extra-stiff (and uncomfortable) for racers and aggressive and/or advanced skiers. While beginner boots may be looser or have a softer flex that isn't as conducive to quick turns that Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert skiers may want.

Some boots have special features, like adjustable flex, etc.

Many ski stores will do special adjustments to NEW ski boots, maybe for free, but with USED ski boots you may have to pay even at the stores where they did adjustments for free with new boots.

I personally don't like the idea of buying used boots. Boots and feet can be finicky. One moment they seem to fit; the next, too tight. (The time of day you try it on matters; or whether you're retaining water; or a few pounds difference.)

If you consider used, check out the lining condition. Check all snaps, and the top Velcro band. Is anything missing? bent? broken?

How old ARE they? If they are several years old, depending on the materials they are made of, it is possible that they could just break apart on the slopes. (I had a boot do this. It simply disintegrated while I was skiing, and broke apart, probably because it had "rubber" or something that decayed over the years.)

Boots that were NOT rented may not have been taken care of to guard against mildew and mold. Boots kept in unheated basements or garages (etc.) will likely have yucky smells to them.

If you do buy used ski boots, I suggest looking to see if you can remove the lining. (I don't know much about snowboard boots, but the rest may also apply.) I soaked the lining of mine in a mild bleach solution. Same with the outer boot part. (Some of those could get damaged by immersing them.) I soaked mine in a top-load washer, for an hour or so. If you soak for too long, parts could rust. Then I "washed" them in the washer to remove the bleach. Bleach is not nice to fabrics, and must be washed out with soap/detergent. You have to watch the washer; and not let it agitate any more than it does on Gentle Soak cycle. Careful if you use the Spin cycle. Dry them immediately after the Rinse by placing them upside down over a forced-air heat vent (with a good amount of heat coming out of it). You may need to repeat this process. Washing boots (or liners) even if you're the only user can be a good thing. Microbes can not only cause bad smells -- and possible skin issues -- but may eat away at the materials that the boot liner is made of.

Gloves & Mittens:

Make sure that they are ski or snowboard gloves, not just any gloves.

Do any really keep you dry? Gore Tex probably does better than most kinds of weather- or waterproofing. Gloves with a guarantee could be good.

When skiing, I suggest bringing along a second pair, and keep somewhere, just in case the get wet (which would be miserable), but more especially on a ski trip.

If you use a rope tow, keep in mind that it could ruin the look (or function) of your pretty gloves.

Mittens are sometimes a nice change. Your fingers are together, and keep each other warm. But they are kind of clunky to handle things with (like poles).

Hybrid gloves/mittens have been devised; and may end up becoming a preferred choice.

Coats:

Is it "weatherproof" or waterproof? There is a difference.

How breathable, waterproof, etc., is it? There are sort of "ratings" for these now. What kind of waterproofing is it? Will anything but Gore Tex do?

Do you want a thinner shell, under which you may wear warm ski clothing? Or do you want a thicker shell? Removable inner lining?

Is it really a ski jacket, with a snow bib?

Do you want it to have a hood? a removable one? Rain guard on the hood (like on some rain gear--probably rare)?

Are the pockets in the right places, like for a water bottle, camera, or RFID lift card or season pass?

Do you want a coat with emergency locators on it?

Ski or Snowboard pants: