A Guide to Re-homing Skis in Reno, Nevada.

How to sell my skis in Reno?

Searching for the best place for selling skis in Reno, donating used ski gear, or responsibly recycling old skis?

As Reno's only local used outdoor gear shop, Gear Hut specializes in keeping quality skis in circulation while making winter sports more affordable and accessible in the Reno Tahoe area (especially with our tout to fame: highest concentration of ski resorts in the US!). Whether you’re upgrading your setup (thanks Santa!) or clearing out your garage, here are your options for rehoming skis and winter gear through Gear Hut.

First off, lets cover what we take: Skis WITH bindings, Snowboards (boards and bindings Sold separately), ski boots, snowboard boots, NNN/Proline XC skis and boots, poles, goggles, helmets, gloves, hats, technical wear (jackets, snowpants, bibs, base layers, etc). Basically... anything you might need for a day in the Backcountry or at the resort.

Option 1: Ski Consignment

Consignment is the most popular choice for people looking to sell used skis in Reno while earning money (or store credit) back.

How Ski Consignment Works at Gear Hut

• Bring your skis to Gear Hut in Reno, NV (Tuesday-Friday/Sunday)

• Our trained staff evaluates condition, age, and market demand

• We price your skis competitively based on current resale value

• We sell the skis in our shop

• You receive a split of the sale price AFTER they sell
  

Option 2: Donation

If earning money isn’t your priority, donating skis or snowboards is a powerful way to support the local skiing/snowboarding community, Non-Profits and small business.

When you donate skis at Gear Hut, you have two options:

Donate to Gear Hut Inventory

Your skis are sold as part of our used ski inventory, helping:

• Keep our doors open, pay our team, cover losses, etc.

• Support affordable access to skiing and snowboarding in Reno and Tahoe as we have the flexibility to price donated goods a little lower- opening up doors for new recreators.
  

Donate to a Non-Profit Account

We can also place your skis under a non-profit fundraising account, allowing a local organization to raise funds through gear sales.

Donating skis is a great option for anyone searching for where to donate skis in Reno while keeping gear in use. Note: donation is only for gear that still passes our quality control standards.

Option 3: Ski Recycling in Reno (Skis & Snowboards)

Not all skis can be resold. Skis that do not pass quality control or are older than 2015 qualify for our ski recycling program for Reno. Rather than sending them to the dump, we work with a partner to ensure all materials responsibly recycled.

To keep the program sustainable, we ask for a $3 donation per recycled set of skis or snowboard. This helps cover our time to transport, collect, etc... A friendly reminder that recycling services have behind the scenes costs!

Things to Note: How We Price Used Skis in Reno

Pricing used ski gear is one of the most important (and most misunderstood) parts of consignment.

Ski Gear Depreciation

Skis and boots lose value quickly, even if they’ve only been ridden a few times. On average, BRAND NEW skis depreciate by about 45% after just one season (for real - see end of season sales for NEW gear!)

This is standard across the ski industry and reflects changes in technology, graphics, demand, manufacturer updates.

What We Consider When Pricing Skis and Technical Equipment

At Gear Hut, we price gear based on

• Overall condition and quality

• Ski length and size (size 145-168 are MOST popular/in demand)

• Boot size and flex (size 27.5 + are MOST popular/in demand)

• Original retail price AND current online resale values

• Demand for gear: XC skis/boots, resort skis, split-boards, and anything snowboard are most in demand and move fastest, which means we can price them a smidge higher.
  

Our goal is to balance fair returns for consignors while moving inventory efficiently and creating financial accessibility to winter sports. Proper pricing helps skis sell faster and keeps used ski gear affordable for the Reno Tahoe community. If you're looking for top dollar - selling on Craigslist or FB Marketplace is a better starting point. Consigning is a service, and there is a financial loss on your end for us to serve you... but take all the hassle of "is this available" off your hands.

Whether you’re looking to sell old skis in Reno, find affordable used skis near Lake Tahoe, clear out and donate ski gear, or dispose of and recycle old skis responsibly... Gear Hut is your local shop for used skis and outdoor gear in Reno, Nevada.

Have questions about ski consignment, pricing, or donations? Stop by Gear Hut or send us an email (info@gearhutreno.com) our team is happy to help you find the best next chapter for your last season's skis.

Reminder! Despite the slow start to the ski season, we are expecting to close winter consignment intake on Feb. 13! Get your gear in sooner than later... and a reminder that we do fill up on items, you can always give us a call to see what we're currently accepting: 775-219-4612.

-Leah Wzientek

Owner/Manager of Gear Hut