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The United States’ only retailer of lost luggage, Unclaimed Baggage, is set to host its 44th annual Ski Sale event on November 1, 2025. While Scottsboro, Alabama, might not be known for its ski slopes, thousands of skiers and snowboarders will make their way to the Yellowhammer state to get their hands on some bargains at the ski gear sale from lost, unclaimed luggage.
This one-day event will showcase over 50,000 square feet of ski gear, winter apparel, and holiday finds. In addition to tons of gear, shoppers can score incredible deals at discounts of up to 80% off retail prices.
Alongside the gear, Unclaimed Baggage is making this year’s event special with its “Ski Sale Fest” camping experience. On Halloween night, families can camp out and enjoy live music, food trucks, fire pits, hayrides, movies, and even some man-made snow. The first 50 campers get a 30-minute head start on shopping and are entered to win a $450 Unclaimed Baggage gift card.
Unclaimed Baggage has been putting on the ski sale since 1981, and it has become widely popular over the years. Shoppers camp out overnight, waiting to begin their spree, with many traveling hundreds of miles to get the best possible spot in line. The event also takes these lost items and helps to get them in the hands of people who need gear, rather than the gear to end up in landfills.
Each year, airlines in the United States misplace around 2 million suitcases. Every suitcase lost by an airline in the United States and not reclaimed by its owner eventually ends up at Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro’s warehouse which takes up an entire city block. Unclaimed Baggage stockpiles the ski gear it receives throughout the year for this one day. Aisles are filled with skis, snowboards, jackets, helmets, gloves, and more. Top brands like Arc’teryx, Moncler, Marmot, The North Face, and Canada Goose are also among the items that are sold at the event.
“This event is one of America’s most delightfully unexpected traditions. It’s quirky, it’s sustainable, and it brings thousands together to celebrate the thrill of discovery,” said Sonni Hood, brand spokesperson for Unclaimed Baggage.
As snow is beginning to fall in parts across the United States, it is time to make sure all the gear for the up-and-coming season is ready to go. And if you are in need of some fresh gear at a killer price, a trip to Alabama might be calling your name.
