2026 Tent Sale!
Join us for the Annual Buck Hill Ski and Snowboard Tent Sale! The best place in Minnesota to buy or sell ski & snowboard gear, equipment, apparel, and accessories!
Want new skis for race season? Check out our great deals on a big selection of new and lightly used gear, clothes, and accessories for the slopes! Want to sell your old snowboard? Just drop it off with us — it's that simple!
Sale dates & hours
Friday, September 25
Noon to 2:00 pm — First Tracks*
Friday, September 25
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 26
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday, September 27
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
*First Tracks
Jump to the front of the line with First Tracks! Shop the deals before the general public on Friday, September 27th from Noon - 2:00pm. First Tracks access is only $20 at the door — no advanced reservation required. Free entry for youth 16 or under with a paid First Tracks adult entry.
Shop the Sale
Frequently asked questions
Looking to buy new skis for the upcoming race season and take your performance to the next level? We have fantastic deals on a huge selection of discounted new and gently used equipment, apparel, and accessories that are perfect for all experience levels.
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New and used ski and snowboard equipment, accessories, winter apparel, and outerwear for adults and children at bargain discount prices.
Examples: all types and sizes of skis (race, twin tips, all-mountain, powder), bindings, ski boots and poles. Snowboards, bindings, and boots. Helmets, goggles, ski clothing, jackets, ski pants, parkas, speed suits, outerwear, hats, gloves, neck-ups, headbands, long underwear base layers, fleeces, turtlenecks and more.
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Several leading retail ski and snowboard shops and dealerships participate in the swap and have new or gently used items at incredible discounts. Individuals can also sell their used, outgrown or no longer needed ski and snowboard equipment for sale on consignment.
Our dealers include:
Pierce Skate & Ski, Wayne’s, Top Dog, Fitzharris, Hi Tempo, GearWest
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Our inventory varies from year to year, but we usually have all major brands of skis and snowboards represented at the tent sale. This includes Atomic, Rossignol, Fischer, K2, Head, Nordica, Dynastar, Blizzard, Elan, Hart, Kastle, Salomon, Volkl, Lange, Tecnica, Tyrolia, Marker and Look for alpine ski equipment. Burton, K2, Ride, Lib Tech, Gnu, CAPiTA, Forum, DC, Rome, and Rossignol for snowboard equipment.
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Our inventory varies from year to year and with a variety of dealers participating the brands are really too numerous to list but to mention a few: Columbia, Patagonia, Spyder, Descente, The North Face, Mountain Hardware, Oakley, Burton, Merrell, and Marker.
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We accept cash and credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover. We will accept cash but will NOT accept personal checks.
Sell your stuff
Frequently asked questions
To sell your gear, simply register your items through My Consignment Manager (MyCM) before drop-off. MyCM provides a fast, organized process for tracking your inventory and managing your sale.
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It’s easy! Just follow the steps below:
Register/sign in here and enter your equipment
Print tags on regular 8.5 x 11 paper
Bring printed tags and gear to the public drop off - we will attach tags to the gear at drop-off
Register to sell!
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Yes, you can re-use last year’s account! Register here
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Log in or select ‘text messages’ in your account.
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If you’re unable to claim your unsold items, they will be donated.
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Prices cannot be changed after they have entered the swap.
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Yes, assuming the equipment meets the Tent Sale acceptable standards. You may donate the skis by dropping them off at Buck Hill during one of item check-in times.
Drop Off Dates & Hours
Sunday 9/20 — 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Thursday 9/24 — 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Register today and drop off your gear with us! Register your items through mySkiSwap > -
Yes. Buck Hill Ski Racing Club is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit. We are happy to provide a receipt for donated items.
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Thank you for wanting to sell with us! All sales support the Buck Hill Ski Racing Club. Fees are $5 per item plus 20% commission if sold. The proceeds of our sale benefit the non-profit Buck Hill Ski Racing Club.
With that in mind, here are some general guidelines:
Thank you for wanting to sell with us! The money from sales supports the non-profit Buck Hill Ski Racing Club. Our fees are $5 per item plus 20% commission if it sells. We aim to help you set a price that fits your needs—whether you just want to clear space or get a fair price for your
Most shoppers at our swap are looking for a great deal. They may not necessarily be looking for equipment, but they are stopping by to see what’s available. They may only buy if something really jumps out at them.
We sell lots of junior skis. Ski and Snowboard equipment for children around age 12 and under is plentiful, both new and used. It’s not uncommon to see used boots for $25 and skis/boards for $50 or less for this age group.
Adult equipment that is not high end is worth about half its new cost if it is in good shape and not more than 5 years old.
Adult equipment that is more than 7 years old, or is in poor condition, will not sell unless priced very aggressively. Think under $50. We do ask that if your equipment is broken in any way that you not place it for sale. We are obligated to reject any unsafe equipment.
True racing skis and poles are generally popular due to many club racers, high school racers and adult league racers. A race ski in good condition that is reasonably new can go for up to 75% of its original price. Of course, the best deals will sell fast, but as the sale progresses, the supply dwindles but the demand is still there.
Used Clothing & Jackets have to be priced very aggressively. The only exception is for GS racing suits which can be sold for $100+ if in good shape and within 3 years old.
Helmets may be placed for sale if they’re not damaged. A generic snow sports helmet should be priced under $20 if it is in good shape. A racing helmet that is in good shape can be priced around $50.
We will have volunteers at the public swap drop off area that can help give you general pricing guidance for your gear.
Thank you for wanting to sell with us! All sales support the Buck Hill Ski Racing Club. Fees are $5 per item plus 20% commission if sold. We aim to sell your item at a price that suits you, whether you're decluttering or upgrading gear. We're here to help you set the right price.
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Yes. Equipment must meet minimum acceptable standards set by Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale. In short, very old skis will not sell and are not likely to have the bindings indemnified. Manufacturers will not stand behind indemnified bindings and ski shops will probably refuse to work on them.
There is no longer an official indemnified list but you can find a partial listing at skibum.net. Equipment found to be damaged or in bad repair may be removed from the sale. Clothing must be clean and in good condition.
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Important: Please do not label your gear before bringing it in!
After you register to sell your items, use the “Download/Print All Labels” option to print your inventory list. We will cut the labels for you and attach them to durable tags for your gear.
Who Benefits From the Buck Hill Tent Sale?
The Buck Hill Tent Sale is the largest fundraiser for the Buck Hill Ski Racing Club. The Club is a non-profit fundraising and support entity formed to advance and maintain the Buck Hill Racing Team as one of the premier junior alpine racing teams in the country.
Because the expenses associated with running a premier ski program exceed the fees paid by team members, the Club was formed to raise money to bring the Buck Hill ski program to its highest level. Funds raised by the Club are directed to:
Support our club members, at all levels, as they set and strive to achieve their individual goals. This includes:
Recruiting, developing and retaining world-class coaches
Providing access to alternative training not available at Buck Hill (e.g. G.S., Mountain/Camps and physical training)
Equipment, training tools and facility improvements that advance all racers with the best on hill experience possible.
Support the development of nationally and internationally competitive skiers who support the club values, coaching staff and benefit the entire club by providing competition, demonstration and lower points. This includes:
Travel expenses for coaches who support Club athletes as they advance to FIS competitions and prestigious races that include Junior Olympics, National Championships and International Championships;
Support for select racers who travel out of division to National and International Championship Events as ambassadors of the Buck Hill Ski Team.
Advancing the sport of alpine racing regionally, divisionally and nationally which will directly benefit the advancement of our athletes and our program. This includes:
Representation of the club on appropriate Region, Division and National boards and or committees;
Promotion and/or recruitment of new athletes to the sport of ski racing;
Education and training for parents of our athletes, on and off-hill.
A Special Thank you to our Dealer partners
This is the sale – with over 100,000 items to choose from! We are thankful to all of our great dealer partners that make this sale happen year-after-year. Without their support, we could not put on this fundraising event and provide the support to the Buck Hill Ski Racing Club. The gold level club has developed many World Cup and Olympic athletes over the year.
Gear West has been a trusted resource for Minnesota endurance athletes and skiers for decades. Known for their knowledgeable staff, expert boot fitting, race service, and extensive selection of alpine, Nordic, and outdoor gear, Gear West is committed to helping athletes of every level perform their best. Their passion for skiing and exceptional customer service have made them a favorite destination for racers and families alike.
Fitzharris has been serving St. Cloud and Central Minnesota for 60 years. There staff has a passion for winter sports. It doesn’t matter if you are new to skiing or a seasoned veteran, they have the right gear for you.
For over half a century, Hi-Temp Sports played with every piece of equipment and clothing they offer so they can say with certainty how it works and whether it’s right for you. Every day they get their hands dirty custom fitting ski boots, tuning skis or working on kayaks or sailboats. They offer their expertise on the sports equipment they offer, products, and services they offer you.
Pierce Skate and Ski is a family owned and operated specialty store that stresses customer service in today’s rapidly changing retail landscape. Their Pro Staff abides by the following mission statement, “To provide the finest in equipment, clothing, and service to our customers through our own active participation and passion for the sports that we sell.”
Wayne’s Ski and Cycle serves the Mason City, IA area carrying a large assortment of winter products including winter apparel, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing equipment.
Top Dog Sports hails from Utah and this will be their first year as a vendor at the sale. They provide the latest in ski and racing gear for skiers in the Park City area. Welcome!
