Salt Lake City, UT – The smell of autumn and the crackle of leaves are refreshing signs that winter is around the corner, but the crumple of cash leaving your wallet doesn’t have to be. Utahans can save money and score great winter gear by heading to a local ski or snowboard swap to upgrade their equipment.n“The ski swap is an important part of how the ski community prepares for winter,” says Ski Utah President, Nathan Rafferty. “A little early planning and swap participation help locals enjoy ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth’ more affordably.”

Following is a list of ski and snowboard swaps scheduled around northern Utah.

PARK CITY

38th Annual Park City Ski Team Swap
Basin Recreation Field House at New Park
1388 New Main St., Kimball Junction
(435) 649-8749
Early Check-in: Nov. 1- 4 at Jans Mountain Outfitters & Cole Sport of Park Ave.
Nov. 5, 8 p.m.- 1 a.m.; Nov. 6, 10-6 p.m.; Nov. 7, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
The ski team keeps 30 percent of the profit.
Admission is $8 on Friday, $5 on Saturday and $2 on Sunday. Children under 12 are free
www.parkcityskiswap.com

St. Lawrence Thrift Stores Annual Ski Sale
Park and Recreation Building, 90 North 100 West, Heber City
(435) 657-0209
Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Drop your donations off at the old St. Mary’s Church at 121 Park Avenue, Park City. No fees, free admission

Soldier Hollow Pre-winter Ski Sale
Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation
Lodge at Soldier Hollow, Midway
(435) 654-2002
Nov. 5-6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cross Country ski equipment and snowshoes Junior Packages from $75, adults from $189.

SALT LAKE CITY

Black Diamond Store
2092 East 3900 South, East Millcreek
(801) 278-0233
Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-noon
Bring gear, sell your gear and keep the money.

Rowmark Ski Swap
Lincoln Gymnasium, MS Commons
(801) 355-3943
Public Check-in: Oct. 21, 2-7 p.m.; Oct. 22, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.( $1 per Item)
Sale Hours: Oct. 22, 5-10 p.m.; Oct. 23 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Public Check-out: Oct. 24, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Admission: Friday $5 per person and Saturday Free (Children under 12 free)
www.rowmark.org

Snowbird Ski and Board Swap/New and Used Equipment Sale
Snowbird Center, Level 2
(801) 943-5628
Public Check-in: Sept. 17, Noon
Sale hours: Sept. 17, Noon- 7 p.m.; Sept. 18, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pick up Sept. 19, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
20% of sales benefit Snowbird Sports Education Foundation. Straight skis or gear over 10 years old will not be accepted.