COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — As Colorado awaits the opening of ski resorts, now is the time to gear up!
Oct. 24 and 25, the Colorado Springs Ski Swap will be providing a wide selection of ski and snowboard gear at discount prices. The public is also invited to sell their items on consignment.
"Established in 2010 in Utah, we have expanded our family-owned and operated ski swaps to the Colorado Springs area," part of a news release from organizers reads. "We are dedicated to saving families money and offer an excellent selection of both new and used gear for both the novice and expert skier and snowboarder."
EVENT DETAILS:
DATES/TIMES: Oct. 24, 5:30 to 10 p.m. (COST TO ENTER IS $8 FOR THOSE 14 AND OLDER FRIDAY NIGHT. FREE FOR MILITARY MEMBERS) and 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (NO COST SATURDAY)
LOCATION: Roy J. Wasson Academic Campus, 2115 Afton Way,
If you’d like to sell your own items on consignment, they are accepting gear on Friday, Oct. 24 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You bring the gear, we’ll do the selling for you!
Organizers are donating a portion of the proceeds to the Foodbank of the Rockies.

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