{"id":9114,"date":"2016-10-21T17:41:08","date_gmt":"2016-10-21T17:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idsunmedia.com\/?p=9114"},"modified":"2016-10-21T17:41:08","modified_gmt":"2016-10-21T17:41:08","slug":"gear-for-a-wicked-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/2016\/10\/21\/gear-for-a-wicked-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear For A Wicked Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ski Swap & Winter Expo<\/em><\/h2>\n

BY YANNA LANTZ<\/em><\/p>\n

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Twelve local vendors will have new and used equipment sales stations inside the Community Campus. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Join Rotarun Ski Club and local ski enthusiasts for this year\u2019s \u201cold school\u201d-style Wood River Valley Ski Swap & Winter Expo on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Community Campus in Hailey. Enjoy great sales on equipment and help raise money for a good cause: affordable ski programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event supports affordable skiing for the entire Valley,\u201d said Ben Frank, treasurer for Rotarun\u2019s board of directors. \u201cPeople can sell their used equipment and get great deals on used and new gear for the upcoming season. Rotarun is the gateway into skiing, particularly for South Valley residents. The ski swap makes it possible to get gear for kids and families who otherwise couldn\u2019t afford it.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the day of the swap, public merchandise is set up, displayed and sold by the owner, who keeps 100 percent of what they make from sales. There is a $15 fee to set up a sales station, but the fee covers a general admission pass. The setup time for those selling merchandise begins at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event runs until 3 p.m. People not wishing to have their own booth can drop off their used gear at Sturtos in Hailey during regular business hours.<\/p>\n

Additionally, 12 local vendors will have new and used equipment sales stations inside the Community Campus. Participating businesses include: Backwoods Mountain Sports, Formula Sports, PK\u2019s & PK\u2019s Rentals, Ski Tek, Sturtevants, Sun Summit South, Surefoot and Terra Sports Consignment.<\/p>\n

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Gear up for winter with the 2016 Wood River Valley Ski Swap, Oct. 22 at the Community Campus in Hailey. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Events run throughout the day, including a silent auction for items such as custom-fitted ski boots, a Blaine County Recreation District Nordic season pass and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a tremendous auction lined up for this year with about 60 different items and packages up for grabs \u2013 everything from a Sun Valley Challenger pass to dog care packages,\u201d Frank said. \u201cPeople can get some really great deals from these items.\u201d<\/p>\n

Furthermore, attendees at the swap can learn about local winter programming and businesses. More than a dozen community groups and public agencies will have indoor stations to provide information about their organization and programs. The Campus Caf\u00e9 in the Community Campus will be open most of the day for snacks and treats.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also going to have a DJ from Rich Broadcasting this year on the front yard,\u201d Frank said. \u201cHe\u2019ll play us through the day and talk up some of the big deals available. Last year we had about 650 people who paid to enter the event, which is a big event for this Valley. We are really hopeful that we\u2019ll get even more people this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Wood River Valley Ski Swap & Winter Expo opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. A $3 entrance will grant admission; children under 5 can enter for free. The Community Campus in Hailey is located at 1050 Fox Acres Road. Visit rotarunskiarea.org for addition information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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