COLORADO SPRINGS — The annual COS Ski Fest is happening at Rocky Mountain Ski and Sport on Academy Boulevard, just south of Palmer Park Boulevard. The free event runs this weekend and again next weekend, with doors opening at 10 a.m. each day.

More than 5,000 pieces of equipment — including skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, goggles, snowshoes, clothing, and accessories — will be available for sale. Shoppers can also bring in their own used gear to sell on consignment, as long as it’s 10 years old or newer.

Used gear can offer big savings compared with buying new. A quick price check shows used skis typically cost between $100 and $400, while new models start around $600 and can climb above $2,500. A full new setup — skis, boots, poles, and bindings — generally starts near $600 for entr

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