Winter is right around the corner and there’s no better time to get geared up for the new snow season then during a good ol’ ski swap. A pair of longstanding annual ski swaps could be just the right place to load up on new and used equipment to make this your best year ever on the slopes of the Sierra. And if the early snow is any indication, this ski season may reach the epic levels of 2010-2011. Swaps are also the perfect place to unload some of your old gear for someone to snap up.
The Junior Ski Program at Sky Tavern holding its annual ski swap this weekend in Reno. The swap takes place in the former Petsmart store next to Office Depot and Costco in the Airport Center shopping center on Plumb Lane. If you’re interested in registering gear to be displayed at the swap you can do so today, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Doors open to the general public tonight (Friday) from 6 to 10 p.m. There is a $5 admission charge. Admission is free from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, October 15 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.
Sky Tavern Executive Director Bill Henderson tells us the biggest crowds show up on Friday evening, but that’s when the best selection is available.
Bobo’s will be hosting its annual Non-Commission Swap on the weekends of October 22-23 and 29-30. Both swaps take place at Bobo’s Moana Lane store location. If you’re looking to sell gear then bring it on down to Bobo’s from 8:00 am to Noon on Saturday, October 22 and/or October 29. The swap goes on all day both weekends, so it’s a great way to load up for the new season. Also, if you’re specifically in the market for a new snowboard this season, then check out Bobo’s “Extremely Board” sale taking place this weekend October 15 -16.
