Great Divide Volunteer Ski Patrol will be holding their annual Retro Day and Poker Run at Great Divide ski area on Saturday, March 18th. The annual event is a fundraiser for the volunteer ski patrol that celebrates the rich history and snow sports community at Great Divide by encouraging everyone to break out their retro gear and equipment for a fun day on the snow.
“Retro Day is a celebration of the comradery and rich history skiing and snowboarding at Great Divide has provided our community. It is also a great opportunity to support the volunteer ski patrollers that help keep the fun on the slopes safe all season,” said Tina Buttleman, Great Divide Patrol Director. “It will be a guaranteed fun-filled day for the whole family to help support ski patrol, with a raffle, poker run, best-dressed competition, music, and lots of prizes, including new ski and snowboard packages. We can’t thank our sponsors and supporters and businesses enough for the continued support.”
The volunteer ski patrol is selling raffle tickets for ski and snowboard packages and donated gear and prizes from area businesses. Raffle tickets are being sold by volunteer patrollers. Donations will help support training and equipment to help keep people safe on the slopes.
In addition, the volunteer patrol is raising money to build a new patrol clinic to meet the communities growing needs though the Great Divide Ski Patrol Foundation. The foundation is a tax-deductible nonprofit organized by the volunteer patrol, as well as some neighbors who support keeping the fun on the mountain safe. Numerous area businesses and supporters have already donated, but, now, volunteer patrollers are asking the greater Great Divide community of skiers, boarders, and patrons to help by donating securely through the foundation’s website.
The volunteer Great Divide Ski Patrol never charges for its services or the medical equipment (mostly splints and wraps) used to help those who need it, and they don’t plan on it. Joining the fun on Retro Day and supporting the Great Divide Ski Foundation by providing a tax-deductible donation is a great way to help support the volunteer organization’s efforts. Supporters that donate $100 to the foundation before May 1st will be entered into a drawing for a new Blizzard ski setup, including bindings and mounting. A $100 donation gets one entry, $150 gets two entries, $200 gets three entries, etc. Learn more about Great Divide Ski Patrol, the new clinic, and ways to give at the foundation’s website.
