Save the date! November 8, 2025
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Each fall, we urge community members to clean out their closets and garages and bring their sporting goods to the Alyeska Daylodge for a huge swap. The event is a fundraiser for Four Valleys Community School, and a great annual community gathering. Special thank you to our event host, Alyeska Resort, for allowing FVCS Sports Swap to use the Alyeska Daylodge for this annual event!
Schedule for FVCS Sports Swap Gear Drop-off and Sale – Saturday, November 8, 2025:
*Stay tuned for updated information regarding gear tagging and registration! FVCS is going digital!
- Gear Drop-off:
- Check-in for gear to be sold from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
- Please use the mountain side doors at the Alyeska Daylodge for drop-off.
- Gear Prep:
- Volunteer Shop:
- Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- Please note that a mandatory coat check will be in place. If you do not wish to check your coats, it is recommended to leave them in your car.
- General Public Shop:
- Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
- Please note that a mandatory coat check will be in place. If you do not wish to check your coats, it is recommended to leave them in your car.
- Gear Pick-up and Sales Payout:
- Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
- Any gear left after 4:00 pm will become the property of Four Valleys Community School.
What to do with your Leftover Gear and Equipment and who FVCS distributes left over clothing and equipment to:
- Girdwood K-8 School
- Women’s Shelter
- Homeless Shelter
- Girdwood Gear Exchange
- Goodwill
Volunteers Needed!!
Sign up Today
Ski & Sports Swap 2025 will be held on Saturday, November 8! We need volunteers to help pull this event off with Girdwood style! Sign up to help with set up, checking in gear, clean up and more. As a volunteer, you will not only play a crucial role in supporting our community’s youngest athletes but also gain invaluable experience, build connections, and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive sports community. You will also have an opportunity to shop early (11a-Noon) the day of the Sports Swap as an added benefit. We also provide light lunch, snacks and beverages for our amazing volunteers.
How To Prepare for the Sale
Preparing your gear at home is more efficient than doing it on the day of the sale at the Alyeska Daylodge, which can be chaotic. Take the time to assess the condition of your equipment and determine if they are suitable for sale or should be discarded. Please do not use the FVCS Sports Swap as a means of discarding gear.
30% of all sales are a donation to Four Valleys Community School, Inc. Our EIN is 20-1259568.
Please consider donating 100% of your sales revenue to Four Valleys Community School. If you wish to donate, indicate this when registering your item. We highly appreciate your donations, as they enable us to offer engaging programs and classes for local children and adults, sustaining an active and involved community in Girdwood throughout the year.
Four Valleys Community School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Girdwood. Our EIN number is 20-1259568.
Instructions for Gear Prep and Tag Placement:
View a video or follow the steps below.
STEP 1
Create an account.
Create or log in to your account at Myskiswap.com. Click here to visit the FVCS Ski and Sports Swap.
- Go to the FVCS Ski and Sports Swap by clicking HERE.
- Click Register your Inventory/Sign up.
- Fill out Information. Click Sign Up.
- Now you are able to add Inventory to the FVCS Ski and Sports Swap
STEP 2
Add Inventory
- Please fill out all of the fields and choose if you would like to discount your items during our happy hour (the last hour of the sale). You can upload a photo if you would like for your and our records.
- Click Add Inventory.
- Repeat as many times as many items you have.
Please register as a seller and add your items BEFORE the day of the sale (by 11:59 pm on November 7) to ensure that you can see full item description and the status of your item’s sale in your account. We will accept gear the morning of the sale, but you won’t be able to see exactly what you sold, only the item number.
* If you are considering donating item(s), please do so prior to the start of the swap.
STEP 3
Download and Print Labels
If you are doing it all at once, you can just click the Download/Print All Labels button on the right after you are done adding inventory
If you need assistance with printing labels, please contact the FVCS office (907) 742- 5317.
PLEASE NOTE: Once you download the tags, you won’t be able to edit the items anymore.
STEP 4
Securely attach tags to your items.
It is very important that you securely attach your tags to your items. When printing your tags, we strongly recommend that you use cardstock paper. You can use regular paper but you will need to reinforce your tags with cereal box style carton (except if tags are for skis). When reinforcing your regular paper tags with carton, do not use liquid glue. We recommend clear packaging tape. Place tags on your items using clear packaging tape, avoiding taping over the barcode. Two-part items (boots, gloves) must be attached together with heavy twine string.
Please follow these instructions/recommendations on how to place the tags for the following items:
- Ski Boots: Print 2 tags (one for each boot). Put tags on the back of the boot above the heel and tape the whole tag to the boot. Do not tape over the bar code. Use string to secure both boots together.
- Skis: Print 2 tags (one for each ski). Place tags flat on the top of the skis below the tip. Do not tape over bar code.
- Poles: Tape poles together. Tape tag around the poles.
- Clothing: Make sure to print on card stock paper or reinforce your paper tags with a piece of carton. All tags should be attached to items with a string. Whenever possible tags should be placed on the inside clothing tag or on the main zipper. If using a pocket zipper, please use the left pocket (this will allow for better organization during the swap). If your item does not have a good spot for string, consider safety pins.
- Skates: Print 2 tags (one for each skate). Tape the tags behind the calf part of the skate.
- Others: We trust your judgment on doing your best to securely place your tags on your items. Again, understand that we do not take responsibility for poorly tagged items.
Please note that if an item tag comes off during the sale, this item will not sell as there will be no way to track it. This also means your item will most likely end up in the donation pile! It is the seller’s responsibility to properly place and securely tag items for sale.
STEP 5
Drop off your items.
Once all your tags are printed and securely placed on your items, you are ready to drop off your gear on Saturday morning between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
*Please note that if an item tag comes off during the sale, this item will not sell as there will be no way to track it. This also means your item will most likely end up in the donation pile! It is the seller’s responsibility to properly place and securely tag items for sale.
Swap workers will place the equipment onto the sales floor for the sale. When the sale begins expect hundreds of shoppers to be on the sales floor shopping for bargains.
The ski swap is a CONSIGNMENT sale. The seller will put his/her equipment onto the sales floor at the risk of the seller. Thousands of items will be on the sale floor. THE EVENT ORGANIZER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.
It is the responsibility of the seller to mark and package items securely to reduce loss.
STEP 6
Pick up your unsold items and collect payment.
You can pick up your unsold items and check from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. All items left over after the Ski Swap check-out time will be disposed of or donated.
Here’s a guide on the types of gear you can bring to the swap:
Please bring gear that is relatively modern and in good condition. We advise against bringing old, beat-up, or dirty equipment, as they generally do not sell well. Good quality gear that is priced appropriately has a higher chance of selling. There is a strong market for good used modern skis that are priced competitively.
As a general rule, equipment that is more than ten years old is likely obsolete and may not sell.
Skis: Please refrain from bringing old-style straight-sided alpine skis to the ski swap, as they will not sell. Shaped skis in good condition and priced right have a better chance of selling.
Bindings: Ski shops typically do not remount or adjust obsolete bindings, and we encourage you to follow suit. If the bindings are old, it’s best not to bring them.
Boots: Similar to skis and bindings, boot technology has significantly improved in recent years. We advise against selling old, worn-out boots, as they are unlikely to sell regardless of the price. Boots with cracked shells, missing buckles, or faulty liners should not be presented for sale. However, if your boots are newer, in good shape, and priced appropriately, there is a chance they will sell.
XC Boots: Please avoid bringing XC boots that are not compatible with modern XC bindings.
Clothing: If you have used outdoor-oriented clothing that is newer and unstained, there is a reasonable chance it will sell. Price it competitively. However, worn-out clothing or non-sport-related clothing should not be brought to the swap.
Tule boxes and ski racks: We occasionally sell these items if they are priced reasonably.
Goggles: Only bring brand new or lightly used goggles to the swap.
Other: Skates and hockey gear, roller skis, winter shoes/boots, snowshoes, high-end sleds (no cheap plastic sleds), ice climbing gear in good condition or like-new, packs & equipment bags, electronics (transceivers, helmet/sports cams, two-way radios, etc.) in good working condition, bikes of all kinds, and backcountry & skijoring gear are also welcome.
*DISCLAIMER: We reserve the right to refuse equipment and gear at the time of check-in based on quality and condition.
How Should I Price My Gear?
This is a swap, so remember that equipment and gear should be priced at swap prices. Swap prices are cheap. Think about pricing this way: shops will sell equipment at 40-60% off normal retail prices during the early fall and late spring sales. Used equipment must be priced MUCH lower.
Suggested Sales Price for Equipment (based on averages from our friends at UAA/ASC Swap 2022):
SKIS- Adult Alpine- Average $120, Junior Alpine- $60, Backcountry Skis- $150, Telemark Skis- $110, Adult Skate- $120, Adult Classic X/C- $80, Junior Skate- $40, Junior Classic X/C- $40
BOOTS- Most used Alpine boots Do Not Sell. Price them low. Nordic boots sell. Average sale prices: Adult Alpine/Boots- $60, Junior Alpine/Boots- $30, Alpine XC/Boots- $30, Junior XC/Boots- $20, Snowboard Boots- $30, Telemark Boots- $30.
POLES- Alpine Poles $12 average, Nordic poles $25.
KIDS GEAR- Easy to sell, always in high demand. Price it low. Kid’s packages at ski shops are relatively inexpensive. We run out of kid’s gear first. There is a big demand for kid’s skis, boots, and poles.
SNOW BOARDS– Average Snowboard $75.
CLOTHING – Bring outdoor oriented clothing. Men’s Clothing average $40, Women’s Clothing average $40, Childrens Clothing average $20.
MISCELLANEOUS OTHER GEAR– Odds and ends will sell if they are not junky.
Remember, these are just suggested prices based on averages, and you are free to adjust them based on the condition and desirability of your gear. It’s always a good idea to be competitive with your pricing to attract buyers.
