49th Annual Ski Swap: Spirit Mountain Upper Chalet, Duluth. Used and new alpine and snowboard equipment. Remaining drop-off date: Oct. 22, 5-8 p.m. Swap hours: 4-9 p.m. Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25; no drop-offs during sale hours. Run by volunteers as a fundraiser for Team Duluth, with proceeds used to make programs more affordable for area youth. Centers for Disease Control safety guidelines will be in place. Call 218-260-4120. Visit teamduluth.org/skiswap .
Get Outdoors! Series: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays via Zoom. Courage Kenny hosts a virtual series about adaptive activities that can be enjoyed outdoors. Winter series topics: "Ice Fishing," Nov. 10; "Dog Sledding," Nov. 18 (Wednesday); "Nordic Skiing," Dec. 1; and "Snowshoeing," Dec. 15. Registration required. To register, visit https://bit.ly/30kPglE .
Archery II: Games and Challenges, 6:30-8 pm. Nov. 10 and 17, Washington Center gym, 310 N. First Ave. W., Duluth. Build archery skills through various games and challenges. Must complete Archery I: Intro to Archery class first. Hosted by Duluth Parks and Recreation. Face masks or coverings required at all times. Ages 9 and up. Fee: $10. Registration deadline: Nov. 8. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
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Saturday Hikes, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 21, Brewer Loop Highland Trailhead, Superior Hiking Trail, Duluth. See the changing of the seasons. Hosted by Duluth Parks and Recreation. Difficulty: moderate. All ages. Fee: $3. Registration deadline: Nov. 21. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
Women Hike Duluth, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Brewer Loop Highland Trailhead, Superior Hiking Trail, Duluth. Each month is a new location and the hike will split into two groups and hike in opposite directions of the trailhead. Hosted by Duluth Parks and Recreation. All ages. Fee: none. Registration deadline: Nov. 18. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index .
Adventure Club: 2:15-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (with options of two to five days), meets at Lowell Elementary School, 2000 Rice Lake Road, Duluth. The nonprofit Positive Energy Outdoors has opened the club to all students in K-5. Participants in small groups go on field trips in the community. Will meet in a vacant mall space during inclement weather. Fee: $30 per day. Contact Blake at 218-428-5990, info@outdooredventures.org or visit outdooredventures.org .
Adaptive alpine ski and snowboard lessons: Courage Kenny offers one-on-one lessons for beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders that accommodate people with a variety of physical disabilities and visual impairments. Lessons include lift ticket, equipment and instruction. Available at Spirit Mountain, Giants Ridge and Lutsen Ski Resort. Participant lottery registration Nov. 1-8. Contact Eric Larson or Mark Hanna at 218-726-4834. Cost-sharing and scholarships applications available; email ckrisportsrecreation@allina.com.
