Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall
There are plenty of ways to get your family outfitted with skis, boards, boots, bindings and poles on a budget without having to buy brand-new, full-priced gear.
- Lease Kids’ Ski Gear: Leasing allows your child to use the same gear all winter long without having to rent each day, and it saves parents from having to buy new gear and sell it again each year as kids grow. You can lease kids’ ski equipment for the whole season from Spokane Alpine Haus at one of their two locations (South Hill and North Spokane). Get your child sized and set up before the season starts and use the gear all winter and then return it come spring.
- Shop a Ski Swap or Find Used Gear: There are several Inland NW ski swaps that happen each fall, including the biggest one, the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap held every year on the last weekend of October. The SARS Sandpoint Ski Swap is still coming up Nov. 9, 2024. If you missed the swaps, check out the Gear Garage in Coeur d’Alene, a new shop specializing in used ski and snowboard equipment and other outdoor gear. Other deals can be found online on Facebook Marketplace and elsewhere.
- Local Shop Sales: Many of our local ski and snowboard shops offer great deals on gear for kids and adults, especially on the previous season’s inventory. Shop around for the best deals.
- Rent Equipment: Many ski and snowboard shops have demo equipment and rental gear available for a daily fee, or you can rent equipment up at the ski area you’re visiting on a given day.
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