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Photos: Time to swap

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2:29 PM MT

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Avery Wickes, with Ski Barn Durango, set out items on Friday for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This marks the 62nd year for the event that benefits Adaptive Sports, search and rescue, Scouting America and Heart Safe La Plata. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Avery Wickes, with Ski Barn Durango, set out items on Friday for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This marks the 62nd year for the event that benefits Adaptive Sports, search and rescue, Scouting America and Heart Safe La Plata. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Ski and snowboard gear is ready to take home on Friday while vendors set up for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This marks the 62nd year for the event that benefits Adaptive Sports, search and rescue, Scouting America and Heart Safe La Plata. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Ski and snowboard gear is ready to take home on Friday while vendors set up for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This marks the 62nd year for the event that benefits Adaptive Sports, search and rescue, Scouting America and Heart Safe La Plata. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Ski and snowboard gear is ready to take home on Friday while vendors set up for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This marks the 62nd year for the event that benefits Adaptive Sports, search and rescue, Scouting America and Heart Safe La Plata. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Ski and snowboard gear is ready to take home on Friday while vendors set up for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This marks the 62nd year for the event that benefits Adaptive Sports, search and rescue, Scouting America and Heart Safe La Plata. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Ski and snowboard gear is ready to take home on Friday while vendors set up for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This marks the 62nd year for the event that benefits Adaptive Sports, search and rescue, Scouting America and Heart Safe La Plata. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Ski and snowboard gear is ready to take home on Friday while vendors set up for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This marks the 62nd year for the event that benefits Adaptive Sports, search and rescue, Scouting America and Heart Safe La Plata. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

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