Sniagrab

SNIAGRAB! (Bargains spelled backwards) was this weekend at Sports Authority. Kath and I decided to hit it up and see if we could get any good deals on winter sports equipment and apparel. Neither of us knew what to expect, since we've never been. 

Our friends Joe and Kiki told us about Sniagrab last October and they swore that the deals there were out of this world. So off we went. 

Turns out it's kind of a big deal. There were radio stations outside, food trucks and giant inflatable balloons advertising the sale. 

When we walked in, it was like a skibums paradise. I had an out of body experience and felt a little overwhelmed at all the toys for sale. I wanted to look at EVERYTHING. Kath, being the smart woman she is, said;

"Let's go look at the Skis first."

We wandered through the racks and racks of skis for sale. The prices were crazy low, skis that usually sell for $700-$900 were on sale for $250-$300. Some pairs were even as low as $150, bindings included. 

Kath and I got lucky and we both found skis that we absolutely loved, that were our size and included bindings. Naturally boots were to follow, and we found an employee named Steven who was very helpful. Amidst the craziness all around us he measured our feet for our correct boot sizes and patiently pulled boxes of boots for us to try on. Steven made sure we found boots that fit comfortably. The best part-the brand new boots were under $100!

We were in for it now. We picked up some new socks and ski poles while we were at it. I'm telling you, if you can, you should get all your winter gear during Sniagrab because the savings are incredible. 

I needed new pants and a new coat because the ski clothes I bought last year are way too big for me now. I'm still so used to bringing larger sizes into the fitting rooms with me, so I had no idea what size to grab. I ended up finding a great pair of ski pants that were a large! A women's large! Last season I was wearing a mens 2X. I also found a coat that I love and it's a large as well! Down two sizes from last year. 

My new ski outfit for this year ^^


Something awesome happened. Kath started looking at coats and she was convinced that none of them would fit her. She tried some coats on and they were all too large. I told her she should really try an XL, but she was convinced it would be too tight. After some coaxing she tried on an XL in a design she really loved....and it fit! It fit like a glove! 

The moment brought tears to our eyes, because after everything she's been through this year she is finally an XL. To put it into perspective, last year Kathy had to order a 4X coat. From a 4X to XL in ten months! I am so proud of her! 

The left is her old coat from last season and the right is her new coat, that is very much her style and looks so cute on her! Also, the black ski pants she is wearing in the picture did not fit her last season, they were way to tight. Yesterday when she tried them on, they fit her perfectly! 

Yesterday was a huge win for Kathy and I just have to celebrate her victory here! I can't wait to hit the slopes with her this winter. 

We are both so excited!!

See you on the Slopes!