Guide to Nationwide Ski and Snowboard Blowout Sales

Labor Day weekend provides us with some extra time to relax. It’s also the unofficial beginning of prepping for ski season, with fantastic blow out sales on last year’s equipment, winter apparel and accessories. With online access, shopping these clearance events can help skiers and riders nationwide stock up on equipment and gear for up to 90% off of regular retail prices. Here’s a starter guide to help you make the most of your bargain hunting.

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Sniagrab
Sports Authority’s self-proclaimed world’s largest ski and snowboard sale, Sniagrab is “bargains” spelled backwards and is going on its 60th season. Held each Labor Day weekend at their Colorado and Utah stores, this year’s online Sniagrab sale will ensure that skier all over the world have equal access to the discounted goods, up to 90% off on the brands you love : Burton, K2, Salomon, Columbia, The North Face, Spyder and much more!

Shop: Through September 7 online, or visit any Sports Authority store in Colorado and Utah, while supplies last

Ski-A-Rama
Ski ‘N See’s annual blowout sale is a cornucopia of deals with a great selection and stellar service. Stop by the Sandy, Utah location where no less than 12 shops sell their goods under one tent during this massive Labor Day discount event. Those outside of Utah can shop top brands online – K2, Line, Atomic, Armada, Head, Volkl, Rossi, Salomon, Blizzard and more. Whether you shop the tent sale or online, you’ll find great bargains – 50% off most last year’s skis and snowboards; 50-60% off all last year’s jackets and pants; 50-60% off all goggles, gloves and mittens; and up to 70% off everything else. Shopping the tent sale has its benefits because you can trade in your old gear for up to $215 credit toward new gear. Everyone can take advantage of the free mount with ski and binding purchase, and lay-a-ways until Christmas.

Shop: Online, or visit the Ski ‘N See Sandy, UT store through September 7, while supplies last

Powder Daze
After last year’s success, Christy Sports is holding its annual Powder Daze blow-out sale at its permanent 34,000 square foot clearance outlet. The drive to the ginormous event is worth it, because the “warehouse of bargains” offers a lot. Not only will you find racks upon racks of goods discounted up 70% off normal rack prices, you’ll also get and in-house ski and snowboard equipment rental (adult and junior) and repair service, and exclusive pass deals from Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Steamboat, Loveland, Crested Butte, Telluride, Eldora, Arapahoe Basin, Monarch, and Echo Mountain.

Shop: Online through September 8, or visit the Littleton, CO store, with sales events in Dillon and Steamboat, CO 

Ski Rex
Famously known as “The Nation’s Most Aggressive Ski & Snowboard Sale”, this massive event starts Friday, September 4 and has under-the-tent bonuses and food trucks going on through the weekend. The sale itself will help you save up to 75% off on winter apparel, demos, last year’s winter gear on top lines like Spyder, North Face, Atomic, Salomon and so much more. Shop online or stop in any of the five Colorado Ski & Golf locations, or Boulder Skier Deals store north of Denver. Aside from the gear, you can purchase an Epic Pass at the low pre-season rate at any of their stores until Sept. 7. And as a bonus, if you sign up for their email list on their website, you’ll receive an exclusive coupon and an invitation to shop the event on Sept. 3rd, one day earlier than the rest of the public.

Shop: Through Sept. 8 online, or in Colorado stores through Sept 20, while supplies last

Shop early for the best selection and bonuses, and keep in mind that sometimes the sales are extended past the advertised date in order to make room for the latest gear.  Check your local stores or check the websites for special deals, coupons and extensions.  Happy shopping!

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