Pricing Guide for this year’s Buck Hill Ski Racing Club Tent Sale ​

Thank you for your interest in selling your item with us this year! The proceeds of our sale benefit the non-profit Buck Hill Ski Racing Club. Our pricing structure is as follows: $5 per item to place into the sale and a 20% commission if the item sells.  Please see “How To Sell An Item At The 2020 Buck Hill Tent Sale” Document at ​buckhilltentsale.com​.

Our goal is to sell your item at a price you’re comfortable with. Some people are selling to declutter and are less concerned with price, while others are upgrading equipment and want a fair price for their good used equipment. We want to help you find the price that works for you.

With that in mind, here are some general guidelines:

-Most shoppers at our swap are looking for a great deal. They may not necessarily be looking for equipment, but they are stopping by to see what’s available. They may only buy if something really jumps out at them.

-We sell lots of junior skis. Ski and Snowboard equipment for children around age 12 and under is plentiful, both new and used. It’s not uncommon to see used boots for $25 and skis/boards for $50 or less for this age group.

-Adult equipment that is not high end is worth about half its new cost if it is in good shape and not more than 5 years old.

-Adult equipment that is more than 7 years old, or is in poor condition, will not sell unless priced very aggressively. Think under $50. We do ask that if your equipment is broken in any way that you not place it for sale. We are obligated to reject any unsafe equipment.

-True racing skis and poles are generally popular due to many club racers, high school racers and adult league racers. A race ski in good condition that is reasonably new can go for up to 75% of its original price. Of course, the best deals will sell fast, but as the sale progresses, the supply dwindles but the demand is still there.

-Used Clothing & Jackets have to be priced very aggressively. The only exception is for GS racing suits which can be sold for $100+ if in good shape and within 3 years old.

-Helmets may be placed for sale if they’re not damaged. A generic snow sports helmet should be priced under $20 if it is in good shape. A racing helmet that is in good shape can be priced around $50.

-We will have volunteers at the public swap drop off area that can help give you general pricing guidance for your gear.

Yes. Equipment must meet minimum acceptable standards set by Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale.   In short, very old skis will not sell and are not likely to have the bindings indemnified.  Manufacturers will not stand behind indemnified bindings and ski shops will probably refuse to work on them.  There is no longer an official indemnified list but you can find a partial listing at skibum.net.  Equipment found to be damaged or in bad repair may be removed from the sale. Clothing must be clean and in good condition.

The Buck Hill Tent Sale is the largest fundraiser for the Buck Hill Ski Racing Club.  The Club is a non-profit fundraising and support entity formed to advance and maintain the Buck Hill Racing Team as one of the premier junior alpine racing teams in the country.  Click Here for more information on the Buck Hill Ski Racing Team.

Because the expenses associated with running a premier ski program exceed the fees paid by team members, the Club was formed to raise money to bring the Buck Hill ski program to its highest level. Funds raised by the Club are directed to:

1. Support our club members, at all levels, as they set and strive to achieve their individual goals. This includes:

• Recruiting, developing and retaining world-class coaches;

• Providing access to alternative training not available at Buck Hill (e.g. G.S., Mountain/Camps and physical training);

• Equipment, training tools and facility improvements that advance all racers with the best on hill experience possible.

2. Support the development of nationally and internationally competitive skiers who support the club values, coaching staff and benefit the entire club by providing competition, demonstration and lower points. This includes:

• Travel expenses for coaches who support Club athletes as they advance to FIS competitions and prestigious races that include Junior Olympics, National Championships and International Championships;

• Support for select racers who travel out of division to National and International Championship Events as ambassadors of the Buck Hill Ski Team.

3. Advancing the sport of alpine racing regionally, divisionally and nationally which will directly benefit the advancement of our athletes and our program.  This includes:

• Representation of the club on appropriate Region, Division and National boards and or committees;

• Promotion and/or recruitment of new athletes to the sport of ski racing;

• Education and training for parents of our athletes, on and off-hill.

Lindsey Vonn was a Buck Hill Team member for a number of years until she moved to Colorado as a J3. She has been on the National Team for 11 years and a two time Olympian. Lindsey won 2 silver medals at the 2007 World Championships, two gold medals in the 2009 World Championship nnd a silver medal in the 2011 World Championships.   She won the overall World Cup title in 2009 & 2010, and she was 2nd in 2011.  Lindsey has won more World Cup races than any other American woman!

Michael Ankeny was named to the U.S. Development Team in 2008.  He is a U.S. Junior National Slalom Champion and a member of the 2011 U.S. World Junior Team.  Michael continues to strive toward his ski racing goals as a member of the U.S. Ski Team while attending Dartmouth College.

Kristina Koznick regularly placed in the top ten overall World Cup Slalom standings and has five World Cup wins to her credit! She had her best year in 2001-2002, finishing 2nd overall in the World Cup Slalom rankings. She’s also a four-time US National Championship Slalom champion! Kristina skied in the Olympics in 1998, 2002, and 2006, and was a member of the World Championship Team in 1997, 1999 and 2001. Kristina retired from ski racing following the 2006 Olympics as one of our country’s most successful ski racers.

Over the years, dozens of college scholarships have been awarded to Buck Hill Ski racers to major colleges and universities in the United States. Hundreds of local and national races have been won by Buck Hill racers. At the Junior Olympics and previous Junior Nationals, a total of 68 gold medals, 47 silver medals, and 32 bronze medals have been won by our racers. Cory Carlson, Lori Greeley, Susan Holes, Mike Meleski, Biere Marceau, Joe Levins, Tim Hanson, Kristina Koznick, Martina Sailer, Tasha Nelson, Lindsey Vonn, Sterling Grant, and Michael Ankeny were or currently are on the US Ski Team. Over 100 FIS races were won by Buck Hill team members over the last 30 years.