Our Backcountry Only Ski Swap is Back
Back by popular demand, we are hosting our 12th annual backcountry only ski swap in Denver, Carbondale, Seattle and Avon. We started this awesome event 11 years ago in Carbondale, and it has grown every year, now hosted in several of our locations. Don't miss your chance to upgrade your setup or to get a friend involved in this amazing community.
- Denver Swap: October 5th
- Carbondale Swap: October 19th
- Seattle Swap: October 19th
- Avon Swap: November 2nd
Buying used gear is a great way to get into the sport of ski touring, but it is tough to know what to buy. Unlike shopping on the online swaps, at Cripple Creek Backcountry you get a curated collection of current gear, carefully looked over to make sure the gear is safe. We also offer a fully guided shopping experience to work with a ski touring or split-boarding expert to make sure used and closeout gear is right for you. If you're looking to buy a setup:
If you are selling gear!
If you plan on selling gear, please come by the store with your gear before the swap! We will FILL OUT THIS FORM with you to get everything priced and accounted for.
Gear can be dropped off up to 1 week before each store's swap date (for Carbondale, up to 2 weeks before).
This is an incredible time to upgrade your setup as we give you 110% of the money your gear sells for. For example, sell a pair of skis for $500 and we will give you $550 in store credit to be used on new gear. Or if your garage is already too full, you can walk away with 70% cash. The 110% must be used for new and current gear at CCBC before January 1, 2025. At that time, if you have not used the 110% store credit, you will be automatically issued 70% store credit.
With that said, this event has only succeeded in years past because of the engagement of the community. The more people at the swap, the better chance everyone has of getting in the right gear at an awesome price.
Help us spread the word! Share the event with friends in Denver, Carbondale, Seattle and Avon!
If you are buying gear!
We have 6 boot fitting stations spread out across the store with dedicated staff ready to work with you.
Some of the inventory from a previous swap
Living in the mountains is a constant cycle. The cycle of the seasons and the cycle of cleaning out the gear closet just to fill it up again. Get stoked for the ski season with gear, beer, and coffee because winter is coming!
Please note gear that we can't accept:
- Alpine gear (both boots and skis)
- Frame bindings of any kind)
- 75mm tele gear (some exceptions may apply)
- Accessories and clothing
- Individual skins not paired with a ski
- Avalanche Safety Equipment (we are unable to resell any life-saving items in our swaps)