The North Tahoe Ski/Sports Swap, slated for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at North Tahoe High School gymnasium, is a popular annual event that heralds the beginning of winter ski and snowboard season. In addition to an enormous variety of snow sports gear, the event offers all types of sporting and outdoor equipment and clothing, including water sports, hiking, biking, and more. Admission is $1.

SELL YOUR STUFF: To sell your gear at the swap, you'll need to complete registration from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 23. Info: facebook.com/NorthTahoeSkiSportsSwap, ntskisportsswap@gmail.com.

ALSO OF INTEREST:
    •    Win $$: Buy raffle tickets ($1 each) for cash prizes and more.
    •    Volunteer: Sign up as a volunteer, and you can beat the crowds and pre-shop starting at 7 a.m. the morning of the event!
    •    Lunch: Men Wielding Fire will be on-site with its impressive BBQ truck and delicious lunch offerings for sale.

HISTORY: The swap began over five decades ago as a glorified garage sale to benefit the Tahoe Community Nursery School. Through the years, the sale found more spacious digs including the Alpine Meadows lodge, the North Tahoe Conference Center, and the high school gymnasium. Now under the auspices of North Tahoe's public high school and middle school, the swap is held at North Tahoe High School.