BOISE, Idaho — Colder temperatures have settled into the Treasure Valley, with a bit of frost and snow visible in the hills above. Ski season is approaching, and what better way to prepare than to get the right equipment?
The 73rd annual Ski Swap, hosted by Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation, or BBSEF, will kick off on Friday at 10 a.m.
This major fundraising event for BBSEF is being held at Expo Idaho and is sponsored by Saint Alphonsus.
Admission to the event is $5 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - however, on Sunday, you can gain free admission with a donation of two canned food items, being donated to the Boise Rescue Mission. Admission is free for those under 15 years old.
Ski Swap sale hours:
- Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. -10 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
You can register your items here if you want to sell your items at the swap.
There are dedicated drop-off times for items being sold, which are listed below:
- Thursday, Oct. 31, 10:00 am—8:00 pm (Drop Off Opens at 10 am on Halloween )
- Friday, Nov. 1, 10:00 am—9:00 pm
- Saturday, Nov. 2, 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Over 1,700 volunteer hours go into the event, with most Ski Swap volunteers being current or past BBSEF families, according to a news release. Bogus Basin Ski Patrol and Bogus Basin Ski Club also pitch in.
BBSEF's mission is to "provide access to competitive mountain sports programs for the youth of the Treasure Valley".
