A member of the Copper Country Ski Tigers skis during a past competition in the Copper Country area. (Photo courtesy Sigrid Resh)

HOUGHTON — The Copper Country Ski Tigers will hold their annual ski and gear swap on Saturday, Oct. 16, in the Chutes and Ladders Pavilion at the Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton.

Buy and sell outdoor gear, which includes cross country skis, snow and regular bikes, camping gear, outdoor clothing and other items for silent sports enthusiasts.

Items should be dropped off the day of the swap from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m., with sales taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pickup of funds for sold equipment and unsold items is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m.

The club will charge a 15% commission up to $75 per item on all items sold. Proceeds will be used to support the successful CC Ski Tigers racing teams.

For more information, email Rod Chimner at rodchimner@aol.com or Sigrid Resh at scresh@mtu.edu.

Information compiled by Journal Sports Editor Steve Brownlee. His email address is sbrownlee@miningjournal.net.