Crystal Mountain, WA, Donates $116K from Auction to Local Avalanche Forecast Center A fundraising auction hosted by Crystal Mountain has brought in $116,000 to support avalanche forecasting and education in the Pacific Northwest, with proceeds donated to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), the ski area announced this week. The funds were raised through the auction of decommissioned chairs from the Rainier Express, a high-speed quad lift that was removed as part of […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 22, 2025 0 Comments
Ride For A Cause at Brighton Resort in Utah Utah’s Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon is giving back this season. Three early-season Wednesdays are dedicated “CHAIR-itable” ride days where tickets will only cost $40, with $5 from each ticket going to a Utah Charity. The CHAIR-itable Wednesdays will be November 30th, December 7th, and December 14th. There are limited tickets for these days. It is highly recommended to book ahead if […] Industry News Riley McDonald | November 24, 2022 0 Comments
Win a Slice of Legendary Keystone, CO, and Support the Epic Promise Foundation Keystone Resort, CO is giving away historic town memorabilia in a virtual silent auction on Friday, April 8th. Participants in the silent auction will be able to bid on 40 epic trail signs from all over the resort. Each sign has left an iconic legacy at the resort, and each sign is ready to retire in someone’s home. All signs […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | April 5, 2022 2 Comments
Vail Resorts Expands Youth Access Program Across 11 North American Cities to Inspire Next Generation of Skiers and Snowboarders Nonprofit partners receiving $560,000 in grants from Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust in advance of 2021/22 winter season Vail Resorts and the company’s CEO, Rob Katz, via his family foundation, today announced 11 organizations receiving approximately $560,000 in grants as part of an ongoing commitment to increase youth access to outdoor recreation. Each of the nonprofit partners work to support youth […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 2, 2021 4 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation Established to Assist Destination Community Members in Need Alterra Mountain Company yesterday announced the establishment of the Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation, a public charity created to provide financial support to the members of the North American communities in which Alterra Mountain Company operates. Related: Addressing Racism in America: CEO of Alterra Mountain Co. Sends Letter to Employees Alterra Mountain Company founders from Henry Crown and Company and […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2021 4 Comments
From The Gridiron To The Top Of The World For Charity And Inspiration Former NFL Wide Reciever Mark Pattison aims to climb Mount Everest (29,029-ft), raising $29,029 for each foot he takes up the mountain. The 59-year-old former Raiders, Rams, and Saints player picked up technical climbing and expedition mountaineering after quitting football. He currently trains at Sun Valley, Idaho, the first destination ski resort in the United States and home of the motorized […] Climbing Nick Retterer | February 4, 2021 0 Comments
Sierra Business Council Receives $20k From the North Face to Support Economic Resilience in the Sierra SBC’s Big Day of Campaign boosted by outdoor recreation brand’s donation Outdoor apparel company The North Face has committed to donating $20,000 to Sierra Business Council’s Big Day of Giving campaign. Since COVID-19 began impacting the region in early March, Sierra Business Council has been providing critical emergency economic support, guidance, and resources to impacted businesses and nonprofits in the […] SnowBrains | May 9, 2020 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA is Replacing the Iconic Summit Sign and Auctioning it for Charity (Currently $15,000) Now is your chance to own a part of Mammoth Mountain, CA history. As you may have seen, the iconic summit sign has been replaced due to significant wear and tear over the last 21 years. The memories at the summit over the last two decades are endless and we look forward to making new ones with you this season and […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2019 1 Comment
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Steamboat Resort, CO Donates $500k to Yampa River Fund | Largest Donation in Resort’s History On Thursday, Steamboat Resort announced that it plans to donate $500,000 to the Yampa River Fund as a founding donor to the new endowed fund, which will pay for projects to protect the Yampa River’s flow, reports the Steamboat Pilot. “The Yampa River is the lifeblood of our community, of our valley and really Northwest Colorado,” Steamboat Ski and Resort […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 20, 2019 0 Comments
Own Your Very Own Steamboat, CO Gondola | Current Auction Bid is $7,000… Steamboat, CO fans, this one is for you! If you want to own a piece of resort history, the ski area has donated one of its retired gondolas to the nonprofit Advocates of Routt County who are auctioning it off. Proceeds will go to help victims of domestic violence. Related: Need a Chairlift? Here’s One For Sale For Just $50,000… […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 23, 2019 0 Comments
Ski for Just $5 Every Friday in June at Squaw Valley, CA | Purchase 48 Hours In Advance & Proceeds Go to The Tahoe Fund Miracle May, or May Madness, whatever you want to call it this current month is something special, one we’ll talk about for years to come. And with Squaw Valley, CA staying open right through to July at least, we still have a minimum of 6 more weeks of shredding to come. Squaw Valley is celebrating this with a little fun and […] SnowBrains | May 31, 2019 0 Comments
Ski Free at Powder Mountain, UT on Monday 12/17 and Tuesday 12/18 by Donating for Others Powder Mountain Resort, UT is offering two free ski days Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18th with donations to their local friends at the Lantern House in Ogden. Don’t forget that Powder Mountain has a daily ticket cap of 1,500 which is always implemented. Help us help the Lantern House in Ogden by donating one of the following items and you will […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 17, 2018 0 Comments
Donate to Charity and Ski for Free at Monarch Mountain, CO It is that time of the year to think beyond one’s self and to do good for the less fortunate in our community. And it is not just people getting into the holiday spirit, your local ski areas are joining in as well. On Monday, December 10th Monarch Mountain is offering free lift tickets in exchange for canned food and […] Industry News Curtis Weller | December 7, 2018 0 Comments
Swedish Brand CHPO Releases New Watch Collection in Charity Collaboration with ‘Protect Our Winters’ Each season, Swedish sunglasses brand CHPO creates a new collection where they donate 100% of the profits to a non-profit organization. The proceeds from this season’s FW17 range will go to Protect Our Winters, the group of professional athletes and industry brands that are committed to leading the way for positive climate change. From the official press release: Every season […] Gear Steven Agar | October 11, 2017 0 Comments
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