The excitement of preparing for ski season begins at the Park City Ski & Snowboard Swap. The event runs Nov. 7–9, filling the Basin Recreation Fieldhouse with thousands of skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, and outerwear, offering great prices on quality inventory as winter approaches.
The swap has become a community tradition for those preparing for winter on the slopes to hunt for deals, support young athletes, and give quality equipment a second life.
“This event really drives the culture of community within our program,” explained Tommy Eckfeldt, Performance Sports Athletic Director for Park City Ski & Snowboard.
According to Eckfeldt, Park City Ski & Snowboard trains more than 1,200 athletes across eight divisions, serving the greater Park City area.
When and Where
The swap runs Friday through Sunday, Nov. 7–9, at the Basin Recreation Fieldhouse, 1388 Center Drive. It begins at 7 p.m. Friday, with hours Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry tickets (timed on Friday) are available at parkcityskiswap.com.
Thousands are expected to turn out to shop for skis, snowboards, and winter wear as the event transforms into a bustling marketplace.
Sell, Donate, or Upgrade
Those looking to sell or clear out closets can bring items from Nov. 3–6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to Cole Sport on Park Avenue in Park City or the Utah Olympic Park.
“They can bring Alpine skis, snowboards, boots, Nordic skis, poles, or clean or new, gently used apparel,” Eckfeldt noted. The swap doesn’t accept gear more than five years old, broken or damaged items, or used accessories such as gloves, mittens, hats, goggles, helmets, face layers, etc.
Sellers set their own prices, with volunteers on hand to help. Thirty percent of sales are kept by Park City Ski & Snowboard to cover event costs and help fund its athletic programs. Participants can also choose to donate their entire sale amount directly to support the club.
“Proceeds are [partly] used for offsetting operational costs and venue costs,” Eckfeldt said. “We try to help give back to the community by putting this event on, as well as take a portion of the proceeds to help fund and get our kids out on snow, exploring and experiencing our mountains.”
Find the Best Deals
Alongside community consignments, vendors from across the Wasatch area offer new last-season gear at discounted prices, including skis, snowboards, boots, and outerwear. Eckfeldt highlighted the opportunities available to shoppers: “They can expect to try to find very good deals from slightly used equipment from the community, as well as good deals from last season’s equipment from those vendors.”
He noted that the organization works closely with vendors to avoid competing with local retailers. “We’re cognizant of all of our shops in town that we’re partnered with. We don’t sell brand new, this year’s equipment. The vendors are only allowed to come in and sell last year’s equipment.”
A Local Legacy
The swap began more than 50 years ago, originally held in school gymnasiums. Eckfeldt reflected on its long history and early leadership: “The roots of it really started with the inception of Park City Ski Team, Park City Ski Education Foundation, with the directors Bob Marsh and then following up with Dave Galusha.”
The event was founded with the same purpose it continues to serve today, helping offset the high costs of snow sports and keeping participation accessible for more people.
More information and tickets are available at parkcityskiswap.com.