Ski swap raises cash for patrol

Photo: Bill Everitt

There are used and new skis available at the swap meet.

Now is the time to get some new gear for the upcoming ski and snowboard season.

The Canadian Ski Patrol swap meet is back, raising money for the Apex ski patrollers.

Swap manager Tom Rahkola said local vendors had brought more discounted gear than ever before with booths from Pentagon, Freeride, the Bike Barn and the Apex Ski Shop set up. A portion of their proceeds are also being donated to the patrol.

Apex zone president Ian Bowen said the meet could bring in up to $20,000 for ski patrol operating costs. 

Also available at the swap are Apex season passes, which are in the final two weeks of early bird pricing. Early bird pricing ends Oct. 5.  

The swap meet is being held at the Penticton curling club beside the South Okanagan Events Centre at 505 Railway Street. 

It runs all weekend.

• Friday      9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday    9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Photo: Bill Everitt

Karin Grosstessner models the new ski patrol jacket. This will be her second year with the patrol.