Mount Spokane Ski Patrol holds 62nd ski swap
The event at the Spokane fairgrounds attracted an estimated 4,500 shoppers as nearby mountains received their first snow.
Saturday’s 62nd ski swap brought roughly 4,500 shoppers to the Spokane fairgrounds. Organized by Mount Spokane Ski Patrol, the event offered skis, boots, jackets and other winter equipment as mountain areas received their first snowfall of the season. Organizers describe the gathering as one of the world’s largest swaps of its kind.
Families and winter sports enthusiasts used the sale to prepare before ski slopes begin operating. Shoppers included people new to skiing, and one first-time visitor was surprised by the low equipment prices. Alpine ski patroller Regina Thompson said volunteers also heard from families buying a child’s first boots or a replacement jacket. A table for assembling customized goggles added a hands-on option this month.
Volunteers handle setup and assist shoppers throughout the event. Proceeds support the patrol’s work on the mountain, making the swap an important source of funding for the volunteer group as well as a place for local families to find lower-cost gear.
The sale has one remaining session at the Spokane fairgrounds. It runs Sunday between 9 a.m. and noon, with equipment still available and patrol volunteers present to assist customers.
- About 4,500 people attended Saturday.
- The swap is at the Spokane fairgrounds.
- Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Proceeds support Mount Spokane Ski Patrol’s mountain work.
- Available items include skis, boots, jackets and other equipment.
Source: KXLY ↗
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