Whenever I tell someone I'm a die-hard snowboarder, the comment I hear most often is, "Snowboarding - that's an expensive sport!" True, the cost of a new board, bindings, boots, and clothing can add up quickly. Throw in the cost of a daily lift ticket, lodging and other essentials like beer, and it's easy to understand why some people think participating in the sport requires a healthy line of credit with a major bank. But it doesn't have to be that way!
One of the best ways to equip yourself and your family is by buying used equipment at one of the many ski and snowboard swaps that are held at the beginning of the season. Most resorts hold some form of swap, and the equipment for sale is often in great shape - especially kids gear. When junior's growing so fast he requires new boots every season, it's silly (bordering on crazy, in fact) to spend the money for brand new equipment.
A swap I know I'll be attending (but alas, not selling anything this year...I'm a little hard on my equipment!) is being held this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont. The sale begins on Friday at 4 p.m. and runs through Sunday, with proceeds going to benefit the Okemo Mountain School.
To find a ski swap going on in your area, hit up my favorite information clearinghouse, Google.
For more information on this ski swap event, check out the Okemo Mountain Resort Events Calendar!
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