Out & About: Skiers gear up for annual swaps
OUTDEAL - Snow accumulating in the high country is a sure sign used gear will be coming out of closets for great deals at annual ski- and winter-gear swaps.
The following fundraisers help raise money for area ski patrols:
49 Degrees North Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Northeast Washington Fairgrounds in Colville, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. Register items for sale 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday.
Info: (509) 675-6071; ski49n.com
Mount Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap at Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds in Spokane Valley, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 9 a.m.-noon on Oct. 30. Register items for sale from 3-8 p.m. on Oct. 28.
Info: mssp.org
Lookout Pass and Silver Mountain ski patrols Winter Swap, North Idaho Fairgrounds on Government Way in Coeur d’Alene, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 5. Register items 3-8 p.m. on Nov. 4.
Info: winterswap.org
Fitness Fanatics Nordic Ski Sale and Swap specializing in cross-country gear at store, 12425 E. Trent Ave. starting at 9 a.m. on Nov. 5. Register items to sell before 5 p.m. on Nov. 4.
Info: fitfanatics.com
Methow Valley Sport Trails Association Sports Swap at the Red Barn in Winthrop, Wash., starting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 5. Register items to sell 4:30-7 p.m. on Nov. 4 or 7:30-9:30 on Nov. 5.
Info: mvsta.com
Schweitzer Alpine Racing School Ski Swap at Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 12. Bring items to sell noon-7 p.m. on Nov. 11.
Info: sars.net
Local programs span wide range
OUTSEE – Following are some of the outdoor- related programs in the area this week:
• One-arm climber debunks disabilities – Gary Guller, the first person with one arm to summit Mount Everest and the leader of the largest cross-disability group to reach the 17,500-foot base camp at Mount Everest Base Camp, will bring his motivational story to Spokane Community College on Monday, 1 p.m., in the Lair-Student Center auditorium, Bldg. 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free.
• Kayakers explore Antarctica – Bill and Debbie Pierce of Spokane will present images the wildlife and culture they explored while sea-kayaking from a mother ship near the Falkland Islands and Antarctica Peninsula Monday, 7 p.m., at Mountain Gear Corporate Headquarters, 6021 E. Mansfield sponsored by the Spokane Mountaineers.
Diva Night, outdoors for ladies – A ladies-only seminar about programs and events designed to get women active in outdoor activities, Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe St.
Preregister: rei.com/Spokane.
• Coming up: Metalhead (steelheading film) and Trout Unlimited fundraiser, Oct. 24, with $5 discount tickets at area fly-fishing shops.