22 Sep 2025 – 2026 Ski Swap Season is HERE!
Winter is on its way, Michigan—and that means ski swap season is here! Throughout October and November, ski swaps across the state will be buzzing with opportunities to snag great deals on gear, from brand-new equipment to gently used favorites. These events aren’t just about shopping—they’re a chance to talk shop with other snow lovers, get advice from seasoned pros, and support local ski patrols, race programs, and community groups. Whether you’re hunting for skis, snowboards, boots, or cold-weather apparel, you’ll find it all while soaking up the excitement of another ski and snowboard season just around the corner. Don’t miss out—your next adventure starts at a ski swap!
The following is an incomplete list, and will be updated as we receive new swap dates.
| SWAP | Dates | Location | Notes | Source | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Outpost Ski Swap (Cannonsburg) | Nov 7-9, 2025 | Cannonsburg Ski Area, Belmont, MI | Drop-off Nov 3-6. Hard/soft goods; proceeds details on site. | Website | West Michigan |
| Crystal Mountain Ski Swap | Nov 1, 2025 | James Bay (Crystal Center), Thompsonville, MI | 9am-2pm. Benefits local high school ski teams & Crystal Community Ski Club. | Website | West Michigan |
| Sun & Snow Ski & Snowboard Swap Tour — Ann Arbor | Oct 11-12, 2025 | Ann Arbor, MI | Part of multi-stop tour (see Sun & Snow for full schedule). | Website | Southeast Michigan |
| Sun & Snow Ski & Snowboard Swap Tour — Lansing | Oct 18-19, 2025 | Lansing, MI | Part of Sun & Snow multi-stop tour. | Website | Southeast Michigan |
| Sun & Snow Ski & Snowboard Swap Tour — Plymouth | Nov 8-9, 2025 | Plymouth, MI | Part of Sun & Snow multi-stop tour. | Website | Southeast Michigan |
| Sun & Snow Ski & Snowboard Swap Tour — Plymouth (Late) | Dec 6-7, 2025 | Plymouth, MI | Part of Sun & Snow multi-stop tour. (Late-season event) | Website | Southeast Michigan |
| Sun & Snow Ski & Snowboard Swap Tour — Ann Arbor (2nd stop) | Nov 15-16, 2025 | Ann Arbor, MI | Part of Sun & Snow multi-stop tour. | Website | Southeast Michigan |
| Sun & Snow Ski @ Snowboard Swap Tour --- Mishawaka, IN | Oct 18-19, 2025 | Mishawaka, IN | Part of Sun & Snow multi-stop tour. | Website | Northern Indiana |
| Superiorland Ski Club Ski & Bike Swap | Nov 8, 2025 | Marquette Township Community Room (Marquette, MI) | Nordic and 'silent sport' gear. Annual event. | Website | Upper Peninsula |
| Mulligan's Hollow Ski Swap | Nov 8 or Nov 16, 2025 (instances posted) | Fraternal Order of Eagles (location per listing), MI | Local community swap; check site for exact date variation (two dates listed on site). | Website | West Michigan |
| Grand Traverse Ski Club Ski Swap | TBA (usually October) | Traverse City (TC West Middle School historically) | GTSC site lists 'Save the Date' and swap event; official 2025 date to be posted. | Website | Northern Lower |
| AVSC Annual Sports Swap (Willits Center) | Oct 4, 2025 | Willits Center (AVSC event listing) | Community sports swap including ski gear; long-running annual event. | Website | Other / TBA |
| Gaylord / Otsego Resort Ski Swap | Dec 13, 2025 | Otsego Resort / Gaylord, MI | Drop off equipment on 12/12/25 | Facebook / local posts (Gaylord ski team / Otsego Resort) | Northern Lower |
| Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap | TBA (annual) | Northern Michigan (Vasa Ski Club listings) | Nordic-focused swap; 2025 date not yet posted as of crawl. | Website | Northern Lower |
| Nubs Nob | October 4, 2025 | Harbor Springs, MI | A fundraiser for the Harbor Springs Ski Team | Website | Northern Lower |
| Snowsnake Mountain Ski Patrol | October 18, 2025 | Midland, MI | Hosted at the Greater Midland Community Center, 2205 Jefferson Avenue | N/A | Southeast/Central |
| Copper Country Snowsports Club | October 11th, 2025 11AM - 2PM | Hancock/Houghton, MI | Hosted at the Mont Ripley Ski Chalet | N/A | Upper Peninsula |
| Mt Brighton Ski Patrol | October 18 & 19, 2025 | Brighton, MI | Mt Brighton | Website | Southeast |
| Toledo Ski Club | October 18 & 19, 2025 | Toledo, OH | Bring in your used Snowboards, Skis, Boots, Poles & Ski Clothes to the Toledo Ski Club/Mountain Man combined Swap Shop. There will be some brand-new merchandise also available for purchase. All items on Sunday will be 20% OFF. Register your items for $3 each. All sales pay 20% of the sales price to the Swap Shop. You receive 80% in cash or receive a 100% in store credit at Mountain Man. | Website | Southeast |
| Pine Knob Ski Patrol | October 25 & 26, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | 3,500+ items. Bring your old equipment for sale and replace it with great new gear. New and used equipment at bargain prices. Fitting and technical assistance available. | Website | Southeast |
| Alpine Valley Ski Patrol | Nov 1 & 2, 2025 | With the lowest consignor fee (15%) around, expect to see lots of used items. Prior years: 1,200 used items and 1,500 new items from multiple stores. Now includes used figure and hockey skates. New and used items are in the same rooms but separated to make shopping easy. Season Pass holders and consignors can shop 30 minutes before the general public (including Sunday, 20% off many used items)! Save time by making reservations for item drop-off & pick-up. | Website | Southeast | |
| Bloomfield Hills High School Ski Team | Nov 1 (not confirmed) | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Huge savings on 100’s of hundreds of new and slightly used skis, boots, snowboards, apparel and accessories. All proceeds to benefit the Bloomfield Hills High School Ski Team. | Website | Southeast |
| Milford High School Winter Sports Sale: | Nov 8 (not confirmed) | Milford, MI | Over 40 years of bringing you the best deals! More than 1,000 items both new and used. Ski and Snowboard sharpening and waxing available for $25/$30. All profits benefit the Milford High Ski Team! | Website | Southeast |
| Hartland High School Ski Team | Nov 9, 2025 | Hartland, MI | $25 coupon for wax/sharpen @ Shumakers. Clear out your closets and make money. Shop pre-season sale on equipment including ice skating/hockey, jackets, etc. Drop off 11/8 at Hartland High School on Dunham Rd. | Website | Southeast |
| Walled Lake Central Ski Swap | Nov 15, 2025 | Walled Lake, MI | Get ready for winter with great bargains on new and used ski and snowboard equipment, clothing and gear at our annual Ski Swap. Proceeds benefit WLC & WLW United Ski Teams. Doors open at 9:00 am don't miss the early deals. Drop off Nov. 14 from 7-9pm. and Nov. 15 from 8-9am. | Website | Southeast |
| Mt Holly Ski Patrol | Nov 22, 2025 | Holly, MI | Pre-register your items & make drop off reservations. Drop off from your car (stay warm). No used clothing or helmets accepted. Proceeds support the Mt. Holly Ski Patrol. | Website | Southeast |
| Walled Lake Northern HS Ski Team | Dec 6, 2025 | Walled Lake, MI | 500+ items, all kinds of winter sports items...including skis, clothing, skates, snowboards, boots...etc. Drop off at 8 AM the day of swap, doors open at 9 AM ends at 2 PM. | Website | Southeast |