Spring Gear Swap
This year's Spring Gear Swap, a fundraiser for the Ski Tigers nordic ski racing team, will take place Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Houghton High School's multi-purpose room (cafeteria) from 10 am to 12:30 pm.

Sellers can check in their items on Friday (April 12) from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, or Saturday morning 8:45 to 9:45 am. Sales begin at 10 am and end at 12:30 pm. Sellers pick up unsold items and/or payment from 1 to 2 pm.

The annual sale is a great place to recycle outdoor equipment by buying and/or selling. Buyers find great bargains on used gear. Sellers pay just 15 percent commission per item for the convenience, with a maximum of $50 commission per item regardless of price.

The swap usually features lots of cross country skis and sometimes a few alpine skis and snowboards; a good selection of boots, poles and other ski accessories; a variety children's and adult bikes along with bike tools, parts and car racks; camping gear like tents and backpacks; a big selection of outdoor clothing; sometimes kayaks, canoes and boating equipment; soccer cleats, ice skates and other sports equipment; and other items that help us play outside and enjoy life in the Keweenaw.

The ski team will also glide-wax skis for summer storage -- $10 for nordic, $15 for downhill and boards.

Questions? contact Debby or Rich at 482-7534 or e-mail: dhart@pasty.net

Fall Gear Swap
A Ski Swap will take place during registration. Please drop off items for sale by 1:45 pm. No browsing or sales will occur until 2 pm. A 15 percent commission (up to $50) on all items sold at the swap will be collected with proceeds to benefit the Ski Tiger nordic racing team. If you have gear you wish to offer for sale at the ski swap, bring it in to the Houghton High School Multipurpose Room between 1-1:45 pm.