A giant sale of new and used ski and snowboard gear returns to Calgary this weekend with its largest-ever inventory.
Officials say more than 20,000 items ($2 million worth) will be up for grabs at the annual Calgary New & Used Ski Sale, first held in 1963.
“Most items at the Calgary New & Used Ski Sale are brand new – skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, Nordic and Telemark equipment, winter clothing and related gear,” said a Monday news release.
“The bulk of inventory comes from shops clearing out last year’s stock – and pricing gear to make it happen.”
The sale runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.
On Sunday, a large amount of specially marked items (red tags) will be on sale for …