Extreme Ski Swap

The Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap is an annual event at the PNE Forum in October. It’s a fundraiser for the Canadian Ski Patrol.

The event happens in Vancouver on a weekend in the latter part of October. Additionally, there is one in Abbotsford, also on a weekend in mid-November. Exact dates for the 2025 event are to be confirmed.

Visit skipatrol.ca/winterextreme for the event’s official website.

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Vancouver and Abbotsford Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swaps in 2024

One of the best places to buy used ski equipment is at the Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap. It’s one of a couple of massive ski swap events organized by the Canadian Ski Patrol (which is the organization with volunteers who rescue skiers when they tumble hard on the slopes).

Ski swaps are wonderful events for those looking to sell or buy winter sports equipment. Although most products available are lightly used, there are often brand new products for sale at discounted rates as well. Individuals looking to sell their equipment at the swap receive a cheque in the mail if their item is sold. Otherwise, they can simply collect their equipment at the end of the weekend.

For people looking to buy equipment at the swap, the earlier you arrive, the better the selection you’ll have. However, there are also further price reductions on the second day of the sale. On the Sunday of the Vancouver swap, for example, there is usually a Red Tag Sale where all items with red tags are 25% off.

The Vancouver edition of the ski swap at the PNE Forum is the second largest event of its kind in British Columbia. An even larger event happens at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford in mid-November.

Visit skipatrol.ca/winterextreme for the event’s official website.

Abbotsford Ski Swap

The Abbotsford Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap is held at the Ag-Rec Centre in Abbotsford’s Exhibition Park. The venue is at 32470 Haida Drive.

The ski swap happens on a weekend in mid-November. Equipment check-in day is on Friday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The sale takes place on the Saturday and Sunday. Hours on the Saturday are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday hours are from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Admission to this event costs $2 for adults and $1 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Children ages 5 and under have free admission. Family passes are also available for $5.

Sellers can collect their unsold gear from the Tuesday to Friday of the following week at Replay Board Shop, located at 2485 West Railway Street. Whatever isn’t picked up by its owner is taken by the Canadian Ski Patrol.

Vancouver Ski Swap

The Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap happens on a Saturday and Sunday towards the end of October. The event takes place at the PNE Forum. The venue’s address is 2901 East Hastings Street.

People looking to sell their equipment can check in and drop off their items on the Friiday between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Saturday is when the sale actually starts, and the hours of operation are from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. The sale continues on the Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Unsold gear can be collected by its owners on that same day between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Admission costs $5 for adults, $2 for kids between 6 and 12 years old, and $10 for families. Children aged 5 and under have free entry. Everyone who purchases a ticket receives a wrist band which gives them access to the sale on both days.

Visit skipatrol.ca for the event’s official website.

Prizes at the Ski Swap

A small number of BC ski resorts often participate in the ski swap events. They set up booths and tell people how awesome their ski hills are. Big White, Manning Park Resort and Silver Star, for example, are usually at the event.

Big White and Silver Star are Okanagan ski hills located between five and six hours from Vancouver. Manning Park Resort is about a two-and-a-half hours drive from Vancouver. All three are great resorts with reputations for exceptional snow. Big White is in Kelowna and Silver Star is in Vernon. Manning Park Resort is near Hope.

There is usually a 50-50 draw at the Vancouver event with proceeds benefiting the Canadian Ski Patrol.

Visit skipatrol.ca for the event’s official website.

Vancouver Ski Swap Video

Check out the video below for an idea of what to expect at the ski swap at the PNE Forum. The video footage is from the 2023 event. As you’ll see, it’s a massive sale. There are hundreds if not thousands of skis and snowboards to buy. There are also many tables of boots, all organized according to size.