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YES Ski and Board Shop & Rentals

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Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Rental Shop is a selective ski and snowboard rental shop that provides subsidized rentals to youth, volunteers, and families who enroll directly in our Operation Snowsports program. We are committed to upholding industry standards, and providing our participants with quality, safe, and maintained gear to allow them to summit life’s challenges on the slopes. YES could not provide these experiences without the generous support of our past and present ski industry partners. A list of our 2021-2022 partners can be found below.

Equipment Sale

Youth Enrichment Services’ Annual Ski and Snowboard Sale provides the YES community an opportunity to get outfit for the winter at a reasonable price. All proceeds benefit the young people at YES. The YES Ski and Snowboard Sale will take place on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Limited sizes and quantities available.

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Inventory Sale Items

YES doesn’t have what your looking for? Throughout the fall ski shops in New England provide an array of ski sales, swaps, and blowout sales to provide the new generation of skiers and riders with new and used equipment to get out this winter at a reduced price. Click below to see more information on the many sales taking place this fall.

Ski Butternut Blowout Sale
Pats Peak Ski Sale Swap
Country Ski Sport Mini Expo
Southern Nashua Ski Sale Swap

Equipment Donations

For Winter 2023, YES is only accepting gently used snowboards. If you are interested in donating, please fill out the electronic equipment donation inquiry form.  YES is able to accept donations of equipment on a very limited basis.  We value assisting you in finding alternate new homes for your items and have included a few alternate resources below.  Thank you!

Winter Season

Lightly Used

  • Snowboard w/ bindings – less than 10 years old
  • Snowboard Boots -Size Youth 4 to Adult 13.
  • Snow pants – (Size Adult Large to Adult XXL)
  • Ski Jacket – (Adult L to Adult XXXL)
  • Ski Mittens/Gloves (Adult medium to Adult XL)

New Equipment

  • Alpine Ski Helmets (Adjustable mechanism (54cm – 67cm, sizes M to XXL)

Fall, Spring, Summer

Lightly Used

  • Rigid mountain or road bikes (20″ to 26″ Wheel base)
  • Kayak Touring Paddles, 1 or 2 piece (size 210cm to 220cm)
  • Stand Up Paddle Board Adjustable paddle (size…)

New Equipment

  • Bicycle Helmets w/ adjustable mechanism (size range 47cm -67cm)
  • Personal Floatation Device (Adult L to Adult XL)

Alternate Donation

Snow Sports

  • Old Skis / Snowboards – Ski Chair Guy
  • Old Ski Boots / Snowboard Boots – Southern Nashua Ski Sale Swap

Outdoor Recreation

  • Baseball / Softball Gear
  • The Base
  • ASDL – All Sports Dorchester League

Tune Ups & Repairs

YES does not have the means to provide repairs of equipment to the general public, however please check out the list of referral shops below.

Exceptional tunes from professional tuner Tai Lim. Visit Blue Hills Tune Shop to schedule an appointment.
For incredible paddle advice on canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and everything in between connect with Paddle Boston
In the heart of Dorchester, Ashmont Cycles is a community bike shop. Find more information about their services website ashmontcycles.com.

Community Rentals

Downhill ski and snowboard equipment is offered to participants that are enrolled directly through our operation SnowSports program. Please contact our Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator at [email protected] for program information. 

YES is providing equipment rentals for folks interested in recreating outdoors this winter in summer. We have snowshoes, cross-country skis, tents, sleeping bags, and disc golf discs. If you are interested in renting equipment for a day, weekend, or week, please fill out the equipment request form (Form is under construction). 

Industry Supporters of YES’ Rental Operations

Gunstock Mountain Resort, Pats Peak Ski Area, Blue Hills Ski, Sugarbush Resort, Wachusett Mountain, Waterville Valley, Paddle Boston, Urban Dirt, Appalachian Mountain Club Educators Outdoors, & Reimagine Outdoors.

Finish Line Ski and Board Shop, Blue Hills Tune Shop, Mountain Side Ski & Ride, TOKO new England Sales, & Vermont Ski and Safety

Are you ready to transform the lives of Boston youth?

 

The mission of Youth Enrichment Services is to inspire youth through outdoor experiences and leadership opportunities that build confidence and prepare them to summit life’s challenges.

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T: (617) 267-5877
E: [email protected]

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