• What Is a Ski Swap? Plus 6 Tips for Scoring Deals

    What Is a Ski Swap? Plus 6 Tips for Scoring Deals
    The ski swap. It's a vital bit of snowsports vocabulary. These events, often held in the fall before winter arrives, are symbolic, heralding the arrival of ski season. They're more than just a ritual, though. Savvy skiers know that these gatherings can provide killer deals on new and used gear—provided you have your ski swap strategy down pat.How Does a Ski Swap Work?In short, these events are pre-season ski equipment bazaars where people either sell or buy gear.
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  • The 5 Resorts With the Longest Ski Seasons

    The 5 Resorts With the Longest Ski Seasons
    The ski season is a fickle thing. Depending on where you live, it might be over in a flash. Others, particularly those who live near Timberline Lodge, Oregon, are luckier.As most major North American ski resorts tend to open between late October and early December, much of the season-duration gains are made when the weather starts to warm up. By offering skiing into May, June, or even later, ski resorts can edge out a vast number of competitors.Skiers are the clear winners in this jostling for t

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