Okemo Mountain School raises over $34,000 with its Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap

This year’s Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap had close to a record breaking year and raised over $34,000 for Okemo Mountain School.  The proceeds from the Swap will go towards operating costs in order to keep tuition as affordable as possible for all students.  The event was extremely well attended this year and customers seemed quite pleased with their purchases, finding outstanding deals on all sorts of new and used winter outdoor gear!

Mariel Meringolo, Head of School, would like to gratefully acknowledge all of volunteers who donated their time, as well as all of the mountain personnel who went above and beyond their normal duties to provide support to the event. Without all of the volunteers and the help of the mountain, the Ski Swap could never have been such a success.  Everyone’s efforts are greatly appreciated by the entire school community!

And since it is never too soon to look to the future, mark your calendars for the 2022 Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap:  

Equipment Drop-off: November 12th, 13th, and 16th

Swap Open for Business: November 18th-20th   

Okemo Mountain School, celebrating 30 years in operation this winter, is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to the academic and athletic development of serious snow sports athletes.  Student athletes are given the opportunity to train in alpine ski racing, snowboarding or freestyle skiing, while pursuing a rigorous course of academic study.  Okemo Mountain School relies heavily on fundraisers like the Swap to help keep tuition affordable.  

For further information, please contact Ashley Belcher at abelcher@okemomountainschool.org or 802.228.1514. 

Ashley Billings