ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - ColoradoDesk -- As Colorado's ski season gets underway, Christy Sports is helping local skiers and snowboarders get mountain-ready with free edge-and-wax services*, expert advice and giveaways at its Park Meadows store on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Ready. Set. Snow! VIP Night is free and open to the public. Guests can bring a pair of skis or their snowboard for complimentary edge-and-wax services, meet with Christy Sports' boot-fitting and equipment specialists, and explore new gear and apparel for the upcoming season. The night also includes a gift with purchase, raffles, and giveaways from the top outdoor brands. VIP Night also takes place Oct. 29 at Christy Sports Kimball Junction in Utah and Sturtevant's in Bellevue, Washington.

Colorado Ski Country USA representatives will also be on site to introduce families to the Ski Passport program, which provides eligible young skiers and snowboarders access to participating Colorado ski areas. Christy Sports is the program's presenting sponsor, and eligible Passport holders receive two complimentary junior daily rentals from Christy Sports.

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"Ready. Set. Snow! is our way of thanking the local ski and snowboard community," said Randy England, director of program management and marketing operations at Christy Sports. "From getting equipment ready for opening day to introducing kids to skiing, we're here to help everyone start the season prepared."

VIP Night Offers and Activities

Guests can enjoy:

• Free edge-and-wax services for skis and snowboards, limited to two per customer*
• 25% off tuning and repair services
• 25% off custom insoles with a boot purchase
• $25 off purchases of $250 or more  
• Raffles, giveaways and gifts with purchase, while supplies last

Locals' Appreciation Event Continues Through Nov. 8

Following VIP Night, Ready. Set. Snow! continues Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 8. Front Range stores: Arvada, Boulder, Cherry Creek, Colorado Springs, Denver West, Fort Collins, Park Meadows and Christy Sports Outlet Littleton. Mountain stores: Avon, Dillon, Powder Tools - Steamboat, Powder Tools - Winter Park, Steamboat Central Park, Steamboat Square and Winter Park Cooper Creek. The event also runs at stores in Utah and Washington.

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The event features new 2026-27 ski and snowboard gear, apparel and accessories, along with special offers on tuning, repairs and boot-fitting services. Season rentals are available at select locations.

Event Details
What: Ready. Set. Snow! VIP Night
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 4–8 p.m.
Where: Christy Sports Park Meadows, 9607 E. County Line Road, Centennial, CO 80112
More information: https://www.christysports.com/pages/ready-set-snow.html

About Christy Sports

Founded in 1958 by Ed and Gale Crist in Lakewood, Colorado, Christy Sports is the largest specialty ski and snowboard retailer in the Rocky Mountains, with more than 50 locations across Colorado, Utah, Montana and Washington. The Christy Sports family of brands includes The Alpineer, Bootdoctors, Powder Tools, Ski Mart, Sturtevant's and Leisure Living.

Learn more at https://www.christysports.com/.

*Free edge-and-wax services apply to equipment dropped off during VIP Night. Same-day completion is not guaranteed.