Skis For Change

Skis for Change is an innovative fundraising and community-building enterprise by and for skiers in Vermont. It includes:

  • A peer-to-peer, online platform for buying, selling and donating new and used ski gear while raising money for charity and reducing waste. 

  • The annual Skis for Change event at J Skis in Burlington, Vermont, where ski-related goods, services, and experiences are auctioned at a vibrant celebration of skiing and giving. ​

  • Collecting unwanted skis and delivering them to artisans so that they can be transformed into art and furniture instead of being dumped in landfills.​

The primary beneficiaries of Skis for Change are Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports and the High Fives Foundation. To date, Skis for Change has generated more than $30,000 for these and other incredible nonprofit organizations dedicated to increasing access to outdoor recreation and preserving natural resources. Skis for Change has also collected dozens of retired skis that otherwise would have been discarded as garbage. 

Flowchart titled 'Skis for Change' illustrating benefits of non-profit partnerships: cultivating creative partnerships, reducing waste, creating a giving model, reimagining resources, and celebrating giving for the Vermont ski community, benefiting Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports and High Fives Foundation.
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