Dewey ski, snowshoe swap set for Nov. 16
SARANAC LAKE — The Dewey Mountain Recreation Center will be holding a cross-country ski and snowshoe swap and sale on Saturday, Nov. 16.
On Friday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., Dewey Mountain will be open and accepting cross-county skis, snowshoes and ski clothing for the next day’s swap and sale. Equipment will be inspected to make sure all pieces and parts are in proper working order.
On Saturday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., the swap and sale will take place. There will be volunteers on hand to help people choose the right equipment. Unsold equipment and earnings can be picked up at 11:30 a.m.
In all, 20% of each sale will go to support Saranac Lake Nordic and Dewey Mountain operations.
Also, the New York Ski Educational Foundation will be hosting a hands-on biathlon demo to get families and kids familiar with seeing the sport and even get a chance to try shooting the training air rifles.