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8 New England ski swaps happening in November

Find the best deals near you.

Austin Cummings, 25, a former member of the U.S. National Trampoline Team, warms up for a performance with the Flying Aces All Stars at the Ski and Snowboard Expo in 2008. Via Boston Globe Staff

By Hayden Bird

November 4, 2016

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While ski season is already underway for some in New England, most of the community is still taking stock of what they need for the coming winter. Finding deals on equipment can make it much easier to hit the slopes this winter.

Ski swaps are an ideal way to find a wide variety of quality gear at reasonable prices. Retailers will often offer new equipment at a discount, while local skiers can also buy or sell used gear. These events and special sales are happening all around New England during November.

Here are a few upcoming events to consider:

November 5

Seacoast Ski Club Ski Swap, Portsmouth, NH (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Gunstock Ski and Snowboard Sale, Gilford, NH (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

November 6

Pats Peak Octoberfest Ski and Snowboard Sale, Henniker, NH (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

November 10-13

Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo, Boston, MA

Franconia Ski Club Ski Swap, Franconia, NH (November 12 only: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

November 18-20

Okemo Mountain School Ski Swap, Okemo, VT

Mount Sunapee Area Ski Club Annual Ski Swap, Newbury, NH (November 19 only: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)