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Ski Swaps 2026-2027
Looking for new gear, used gear or a preseason bargain? Michigan ski shops, resorts and clubs host swaps and sales throughout the fall and early winter. Check back often as we add new events from around the state. If the listing is in BOLD, it has been recently added.
| Date | Event | City | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11–13, 2026 | Norm’s Ski Shop 22nd Annual Pre-Season Ski Equipment Sale | Spring Lake | Up to 70% off skis, boots, bindings, clothing and more. |
| Sept. 17–19, 2026 | Sun ’n Snow Pre-Opening Clearance Sale | Cadillac | Past-season inventory up to 70% off, with deeper discounts added Friday and Saturday. |
| Oct. 3–4 & Oct. 10–11, 2026 | Nichols Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale & Ski Swap | Waterford | Two preseason sale and swap weekends at Nichols, 4260 Walton Blvd. |
| Oct. 9–10, 2026 | Swiss Valley Swisstoberfest & Ski Swap | Jones | Ski swap, shop sale, German food, Bell’s beer, live music, family activities and snowmaking demonstrations. |
| Oct. 10, 2026 | Nubs Nob Ski & Snowboard Swap | Harbor Springs | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Ski and snowboard swap at Nubs Nob. |
| Oct. 10–11, 2026 | Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour | Ann Arbor | Ski and snowboard swap. Additional details coming soon. |
| Oct. 16–18, 2026 | Great Lakes Outpost Ski Swap | Grandville | 4611 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Grandville. Ski swap running Friday through Sunday. |
| Oct. 16–17, 2026 | Midland Ski Swap | Midland | Used and new equipment sale benefiting Snow Snake Ski Patrol. Sale Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Grand Traverse Ski Club Ski Swap | Traverse City | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Traverse City West Middle School Gym. Seller drop-off Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Unsold equipment pickup Saturday, 1–3 p.m. Proceeds support the Grand Traverse Ski Club. |
| Oct. 17–18, 2026 | Mt. Brighton Ski Patrol Ski Swap | Brighton | Ski Patrol fundraiser supporting continued patrol training and education. Multiple ski shops, new gear and racks of quality used equipment from public sellers. |
| Oct. 17–18, 2026 | Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour | Mishawaka, Indiana | Ski and snowboard swap. Indiana stop. Additional details coming soon. |
| Oct. 24, 2026 | Toledo Ski Club Ski Swap | Toledo, Ohio | Save the date. Additional 2026 details are still to come. |
| Oct. 24–25, 2026 | Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour | Lansing | Ski and snowboard swap. Additional details coming soon. |
| Oct. 24–25, 2026 | Pine Knob Ski Patrol Ski Swap | Clarkston | More than 3,500 items expected. New and used equipment at bargain prices with fitting and technical assistance available. Drop-off Oct. 22, 5–8 p.m. and Oct. 23, 3–8 p.m. Sale Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–noon. Pickup Sunday 2–3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 31, 2026 | Crystal Mountain Ski Swap | Thompsonville | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. in James Bay at the Crystal Center. Ski and snowboard gear sale; 25% of proceeds benefit local high school ski teams and Crystal Community Ski Club. |
| Nov. 7–8, 2026 | Alpine Valley Ski Patrol Ski Swap | White Lake | Tentative — confirmation expected after Oct. 12. Previous swaps have featured roughly 1,200 used items and 1,500 new items from multiple shops. Includes skis, snowboards and ice skates. 15% consignor fee. Season passholders and consignors receive early shopping access. |
| Nov. 7–8, 2026 | Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour | Plymouth | Ski and snowboard swap. Additional details coming soon. |
| Nov. 14, 2026 | Milford High School Winter Sports Sale | Milford | More than 1,000 new and used items. Ski and snowboard sharpening and waxing available for $25/$30. All profits benefit the Milford High School Ski Team. |
| Nov. 14, 2026 | Walled Lake Central Ski Swap | Walled Lake | New and used ski and snowboard equipment, clothing and gear. Proceeds benefit the Walled Lake Central and Walled Lake Western United Ski Teams. Doors advertised to open at 9 a.m. See note below regarding published drop-off dates. |
| Nov. 14–15, 2026 | Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour | Royal Oak | Ski and snowboard swap. Additional details coming soon. |
| Nov. 15, 2026 | Hartland High School Ski Team Swap | Hartland | New and used ski and winter equipment, including skating/hockey gear, jackets and more. Includes a $25 Shumaker’s wax/sharpen coupon. Seller drop-off is Nov. 8 at Hartland High School on Dunham Road. |
| Nov. 21, 2026 | Mt. Holly Ski Patrol Ski Swap | Holly | New and used equipment with fitting and technical assistance available. Sellers can preregister items and make drop-off reservations. No used clothing or helmets accepted. Proceeds support Mt. Holly Ski Patrol. |
| Nov. 21–22, 2026 | Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour | Ann Arbor | Ski and snowboard swap. Additional details coming soon. |
| Nov. 28, 2026 | Antrim Ski Academy Ski Swap | Bellaire | Grand Ballroom at The Lakeview Hotel at Shanty Creek Resorts. Equipment and clothing sale supporting Antrim Ski Academy scholarships and area high school ski teams. |
| Dec. 5, 2026 | Walled Lake Northern High School Ski Team Swap | Walled Lake | More than 500 winter sports items, including skis, snowboards, boots, clothing and skates. Equipment drop-off begins at 8 a.m.; sale runs 9 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Dec. 5–6, 2026 | Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour | Plymouth | Ski and snowboard swap. Additional details coming soon. |
| Jan. 9–10, 2027 | Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour | Ann Arbor | Ski and snowboard swap. Additional details coming soon. |