Extreme Ski Swap

The Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap features a pair of annual events in the Lower Mainland in the fall. It’s a fundraiser for the Canadian Ski Patrol.

The event takes place in Vancouver on a weekend in October (although in 2026 it’s moved from its usual location at the PNE Forum to Capilano Mall in North Vancouver). Additionally, there is one in Abbotsford on a weekend in mid-November.

The Vancouver event happens on October 17th and 18th, 2026. The Abbotsford event runs on November 14th and 15th.

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

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Vancouver and Abbotsford Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swaps

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, the volunteer organization that helps rescue skiers 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. Organizers encourage sellers to bring equipment that’s less than five years old to ensure gear meets current safety standards.

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.

(Note: Canadian Ski Patrol takes a 20% commission on any equipment sold. Visit the Canadian Ski Patrol website for more information about selling your equipment.)

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 is the second largest event of its kind in BC. An even larger event happens at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford in mid-November.

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

Extreme Ski Swap in Vancouver

Vancouver Ski Swap

This year’s Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap takes place at Fairgrounds Public Racket Club at Capilano Mall on Saturday, October 17th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Sunday, October 18th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The venue’s address is 935 Marine Drive in North Vancouver.

Public gear check-in is on Friday, October 16th, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fairgrounds Public Racket Club. Unsold gear is collected at Value Sports (#101 – 440 West Hastings Street, Vancouver) from Monday to Friday until October 23rd, 2026. Any gear not claimed by that date is donated to the Canadian Ski Patrol.

Extras at the Vancouver event include a Sunday Red Tag Sale with 25% off all marked items. On-site vendors accept Visa, Mastercard, debit and cash.

Vancouver Admission Prices

Admission is sold as a weekend pass. It costs $5 for adults, $2 for children aged 6 to 12, free for children aged 5 and under, and $10 for a family pass (for up to four people). Entry is valid for both days, so there’s no extra cost for seeing what’s available on both Saturday and Sunday.

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

Vancouver Extreme Ski Swap

Abbotsford Ski Swap

The 2026 Abbotsford Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap takes place at the AG-Rec Building in Exhibition Park on Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Sunday, November 15th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The venue’s address is 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford.

Public gear check-in happens on Friday, November 13th, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the AG-Rec Building.

Unsold consignment items can be picked up at Replay Board Shop (#102 – 2485 West Railway Street, Abbotsford) from Tuesday to Friday until November 20th. Any gear not collected by that date is donated to the Canadian Ski Patrol.

Abbotsford Admission Prices

Admission is for the entire weekend, not just for one day. The cost is $2 for adults, $1 for children aged 6 to 12, free for children aged 5 and under, and $5 for a family pass. The Abbotsford event also features a Sunday Red Tag Sale with 25% off selected gear marked with red tags. Vendors accept Mastercard, Visa, debit and cash.

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

Prizes at the Ski Swap

A few BC ski resorts usually 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 events.

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 hour 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. 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.