



| EQUIPMENT Here are some resources for finding information on ski and snowboard equipment, clothing and gear. UPCOMING SKI SWAPS AND SALES (See Calendar for more infomation) October 16, 2011 Swiss Valley Ski Shop Clearance Sale October 22-23, 2011 Mt Brighton Swap Meet October 28-29, 2011 Wings Stadium Kalamazoo West Michigan Ski Patrol Swap Meet October 28-29, 2011 Bittersweet Ski Shop Sale October 28-30, 2011 Crystal Mountain Ski Shop Sale October 29, 2011 Crystal Mountain Swap Meet November 4-6, 2011 Timber Ridge Swap Meet November 11-13, 2011 Cannonsburg Swap Meet LOCAL SKI AREA SKI AND BOARD SHOPS Swiss Valley Timber Ridge Bittersweet Cannonsburg Lee's Adventure Sports Portage MC Sports Portage, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and more Bill & Paul's Sporthaus Grand Rapids Sun 'N Snow Ski and Snowboard Shop Cadillac Outpost Sports Mishawaka, South Bend Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) member ski shops SkiSite Michigan Ski and Snowboard Shops The Complete Comparison Guide for Everything Snow Sports has an extensive list of ski and snowboard shops throughout the US and Canada. HELMETS Lids on Kids.org Lids On Kids is a site dedicated to providing information on helmet safety and answering questions about helmet use. The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) together with the help of many others in the ski industry has developed this site to help educate parents about the benefits and limitations of helmets. Borgess Trauma Unit has ski helmets for sale at their Gull Rd location in Kalamazoo. Three sizes of ski helmets are available in several colors for just $18 each. Ski Helmets.com No more excuses! SkiHelmets.com is your source for the best selection and information on ski and snowboard helmets. GENERAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION Ski Schools > Ski Equipment In this section you will find a detailed list of ski equipment with descriptions, types, photos, etc. and some suggestions about where you can buy or rent them. |