LOCATION:
Skirack | 85 Main St. Burlington, VT
DATES:
Swap Weekend: Jan 17 (Sat, 9am-6pm) & Jan 18 (Sun, 10am-5pm)
Gear Intake: Jan 12-16, Mon-Fri (10am - 6pm)
Unsold Gear Pickup: Jan 19, Mon (10am-6pm)
Winter Sale: Jan 16-20, Fri - Tues
Since 1981, the Winter Swap has been a weekend rooted in community, connection, and giving gear a second life. Each year it continues to grow - and this year’s swap will be our biggest yet.
More Cross Country Ski Gear + Accepting Used Winter Outerwear
First, we’ve acquired a large collection of new cross-country ski gear from the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Cascade Welcome Center, in Lake Placid, NY which will be available for purchase at a discounted rate. Second - by popular request - we’re now accepting select winter outerwear as part of the swap. More info in our FAQs.
What is Winter Swap?
Winter Swap is a community driven, consignment sale event. You can buy, sell or both! Aligning with our mission of inspiring our community to pursue a lifetime of outdoor activity and environmental stewardship, we facilitate finding new homes for winter gear that would otherwise sit in a basement or garage or end up in a landfill.
What gear can I find at Skirack's Winter Swap?
You'll find great deals of new and used cross-country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, snowshoes, ski rack carriers, roller skis and Nordic skates. Plus, outerwear which includes: ski/snowboard jackets, shells, bibs, pants as well as Nordic soft shell jackets and pants.
Got winter gear or outerwear to sell?
The seller prices the items in a consignment-like sale. Using an online intake form, choose between 70% in the form of a check or 100% in-store credit if your item(s) sell. Store credits are valid at Skirack and Patagonia Burlington. There is an option to put your item(s) at a discount on Sunday (if it doesn't sell on Saturday).
If your item sells, store credits are available Monday, Jan 19 at 10am and checks for pickup on Monday, Jan 19 at 2pm.
Information is subject to change.
Cross country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, snowshoes, roller skis, ski / snowboard car carriers / and Nordic skates. NEW THIS YEAR! We’ll be accepting. Outerwear - ski/snowboard jackets, shells, bibs, pants. Nordic soft shell jackets and pants.
Accepting reputable outerwear brands such as: Patagonia, The North Face, Stio, Arc’teryx, Flylow, Volcom, Burton, Rab, Bjorn Daehile, Craft, Swix, Salomon, Rossignol, etc.
Downhill skis that are older than 10 years (no straight skis), non-indemnified* alpine bindings, helmets, car base racks, boxes, fat bikes, traditional ice skates or accessories such as goggles, bags, gloves, skins etc.
For outerwear, we are not accepting: down jackets, long parkas, mid layers, fleece, vests, city / life style jackets, baselayers, etc.
Items must be priced at $15 or more for hardgoods. $25 for outerwear.
* An alpine binding that manufacturers and insurers no longer support for service, usually 10+ years old). Shop cannot adjust them and they may not release for safety. For safety, these bindings cannot be accepted.
There will be a link at the top of this webpage by January 9th (subject to change).
We are happy to help with a final price once you bring your item into us, but the final decision is up to you. Please complete the online intake form first.
Maximum sell price should be at least 50% off the original MSRP or below and go down from there, depending on the item, age and wear and tear. Please also note there may be similar items in the swap, so we recommend that you price competitively.
You will experience a quicker intake by completing the intake form ahead of time. We do not have a kiosk available in the store. Once your form has been submitted, you'll receive a digital copy via email for your records.
Please note: We have the right to refuse any item that does not meet our quality standards or criteria.
After you’ve completed the online intake form, you can bring your items to Skirack Jan 12-16 (10am - 6pm). On the intake form, you will select a drop-off date. Please note Fridays are the busiest days, so Wednesday or Thursday is highly recommended.
We accept equipment Monday - Friday. We will NOT accept intake on Saturday/Sunday.
No, but we will be posting a brief summary of swap results online, at the top of this webpage. This list will be posted by approximately 8pm on Saturday and final results by 7pm on Sunday, following the swap. It will list your name and whether or not all your items have sold, and that is all. You are responsible for finding out if your items have sold or not.
Please check the sales results prior to coming into the store to minimize congestion during pickup.
No. All store credits are available on Monday following the sale to be used at Skirack and/or Patagonia Burlington.
No. Items that have not sold must be picked up during our designated hours on Monday (10am-6pm).
No.
No. Decide as best you can when you enter your item(s). We would recommend store credit which is good at Skirack and Patagonia Burlington.
No. Unsold items from the swap must be picked on Monday between the hours of 10am-6pm. All gear not picked up will be forfeited.
No. All items in the swap are sold "as is" and cannot be returned once purchased. Please check the item over carefully.
