Our Roots
In 1972, Phil Rivers and Rick Hajjar started a swimming pool business together. When the swimming pool season came to a close, they opened a sporting goods store, the Sport Loft, to keep them in business over the winter. Over the years, the interest in skiing grew, and their sporting goods store became exclusively geared towards skis and snowboards. The two have expanded their business from one small location on Lunenburg Street in Fitchburg to six retail locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Phil passed away in September of 2013, and Rick is still actively involved in the business. Both have family members who are part of the staff in several of their locations.
What's Important to Us....
…is what’s important to you.
It is the goal of our family owned and operated business to get your family on the slopes and keep you there! Our staff is trained not just on our products, but on how to work with your family’s equipment needs, your budget, and your children. Our shops’ pricing is always competitive, and our staff is always attentive to the individual requests of every customer.
Our store managers are highly trained in all areas of our business and have decades of experience in the industry among them. Our managers continually test the latest gear and equipment, ensuring that we bring in the best product for our customers’ needs. Our summer business, Surfside Pool Company, enables us to employ our staff year round, ensuring you veteran personnel in each of our stores every year.
It is the goal of our family owned and operated business to get your family on the slopes and keep you there! Our staff is trained not just on our products, but on how to work with your family’s equipment needs, your budget, and your children. Our shops’ pricing is always competitive, and our staff is always attentive to the individual requests of every customer.
Our store managers are highly trained in all areas of our business and have decades of experience in the industry among them. Our managers continually test the latest gear and equipment, ensuring that we bring in the best product for our customers’ needs. Our summer business, Surfside Pool Company, enables us to employ our staff year round, ensuring you veteran personnel in each of our stores every year.
Our Focus
Throughout our six locations you’ll find a complete line of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel, and accessories. For the outdoor enthusiasts, cross country skis and snowshoes are available for purchase and for rent. We offer full workshop services, including equipment tuning, binding mounts, and repairs to your ski or board. Our certified technicians use state of the art tuning equipment to ensure a great ride every time you hit the slopes. Our turnaround time for shop work varies from just a few days to on the spot when a technician is on duty.