Gear Swap
Sunday, May 18
A Summer Equipment Swap and a New Mexico Wilderness Festival

The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance presents the 2nd annual Gear Swap to be held Sunday May 18th at our office, located at 142 Truman St. NE.

The public is invited to bring their slightly used outdoor equipment to be sold. Sell your gear and shop for some great bargains. Twenty two percent commission to benefit the NM Wilderness Alliance. Bring your used kayaks, canoes, dry bags or paddles, slightly used backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, or sleeping pads. Please, no used climbing gear or flotation devices.

Sell the stuff that has been collecting dust. Get rid of the old stuff so you can buy new.  Help folks with limited funds, so they can purchase equipment and enjoy the Wilderness with us. “This is the perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to clean out the garage and sell their previously-loved equipment so you can buy something new,” said Nathan Newcomer, Media Director for the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. “It’s also a great opportunity for the public to learn about sustainability, wilderness first aid and a whole slew of other things.”

The Wilderness Festival is a celebration of New Mexico’s wild public lands and a vision of a more energy efficient future. There will be booths promoting wilderness, wolves, sustainability, and outdoor recreation. Workshops on wildlife tracking, packing light, gourmet wilderness cooking, map reading and much more. Great music and guest speakers!

For more information, please call Craig Chapman at 505-843-8696, ext. 1009

WHAT: Gear Swap 2008

WHEN: Sunday, May 18th—10 AM to 4 PM. For those wishing to sell equipment, Check-in Monday thru Friday, May 12th—9 AM to 4 PM. Day of the event check-in, 7AM to 10AM.

WHERE: Office of New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, 142 Truman St. NE, located one block west of San Mateo in between Central and Copper.