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Ski Town House swapping

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SkiBum.
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Has anyone ever looked into this? My wife and I own a home in Park City. We want to head to Aspen in January but are thrown off by the $400 hotels. We thought, wouldn’t it be cool to swap a home with someone?

We stay in Aspen in someone’s home. They come to Park City and stay in ours. No cost either way. Free place to stay.

Obviously both parties would have to be in opposite destinations at same time. But that has the possibility to happen easily.

We built a Facebook group. Working on website currently and app to follow. We want this to be a VRBO/Vacasa thing. But it would obviously be your own home and no cost.

https://www.facebook.com/Ski-House-Swap-792517877747195/

Thoughts?

**This thread was edited on Dec 11th 2018 at 10:11:49pm

**This thread was edited on Dec 12th 2018 at 6:39:26pm
Dec 11 2018 10:10PM
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corona
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K. Someone in Revelstoke want to come stay in eastern Ontario?
Dec 11 2018 10:12PM
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AndrewGravesSV
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I don't have shit to contribute right now but dig the idea!
Dec 12 2018 11:55AM
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The_RaginAsian
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this is dope
Dec 12 2018 12:38PM
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MountainInMyMind
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such a great idea! anyone in bc or alberta interested in skiing cold smoke at bridger bowl in bozeman, montana? mainly looking for nelson, golden, or jasper because they're on the powder alliance, but open to anything!
Dec 12 2018 4:20PM
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DirtYStylE
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This sounds like couch surfing for rich people. Someone should make the app
Dec 12 2018 4:55PM
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JoeF2661
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DirtYStylEThis sounds like couch surfing for rich people. Someone should make the app

How does paying a mortgage make you rich?
Dec 12 2018 5:01PM
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DirtYStylE
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JoeF2661How does paying a mortgage make you rich?


I read this thinking that people want to trade "cabin time" like their 2nd or 3rd home
Dec 12 2018 5:04PM
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SofaKingSick
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getting scheduling locked down sounds difficult but i think it's an excellent idea
Dec 12 2018 5:33PM
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SkiBum.
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DirtYStylEThis sounds like couch surfing for rich people. Someone should make the app


App and website in the making if this gains some traction.

It’s not really for rich people. More middle class. Like myself and my wife are perfect examples. I have an Ikon pass and look to travel. But the $400 Aspen hotels are a turn off. Find another couple or family and swap homes sounds perfect.

As of now it would be on your own good will for damages or issues. But being in each other’s owned homes would cut down on that drastic.

Think of it as a free VRBO in a way.

Right now it just needs traffic and people thinking of the idea. And then see if it catches
Dec 12 2018 6:43PM
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DirtYStylE
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SkiBum.App and website in the making if this gains some traction.


Think of me when your rich and famous
Dec 12 2018 6:45PM
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dirtydarbs
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I live in Breck in a ski-in-ski-out studio next to Snowflake lift. Down for a ski town housing swap! I'd love to swap for PC sometime this season. Also, if anyone is in Bozeman/Big Sky/Jackson and would like to swap for breck, deffff hit me up.
Dec 12 2018 6:47PM
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theabortionator
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Van for van swap?
Dec 12 2018 7:00PM
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CoolChillGuy420
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Killer idea honestly. Let us know how it works....It could be a way better idea than airbnb/VRBO/homeaway/etc
Dec 12 2018 7:24PM
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reeski
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Cool idea
Dec 12 2018 7:43PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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just made a post.

Jan 23-June 8th, Ideally looking for 5 bedroom, large living room, HD tv, two computer rooms, home office and large balcony with hottub. My place (see attached picture) is a single bedroom located in the heart of downtown with great view and close access to nearby venues. The water, heating and electricity are externally sourced from neighbouring grids. The location is great and really a hole-in-the-wall spot in the big city! This place is great for open-minded individuals and families, once in a lifetime experience!

Serious replies only, willing to work with date ranges.

Dec 12 2018 8:41PM
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DesertStix
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Expanding from strictly ski homes to ski home. Got a 1br condo on TPC Scottsdale for the FedEx Open if anyone wants to swap for a week in the mountains...
Dec 13 2018 6:39PM
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awitt
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homeexchange.com is exactly what you are looking for
Dec 13 2018 7:04PM
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r00kie
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Looking for a week in Tahoe. Putting up a week of camping in the bittersweet parking lot out of my subaru. DM me if you have anything.
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