Bolton, VT – To support and raise money for programming at its northern location, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, the largest year-round disabled sports non-profit organization in Vermont, will host its third annual Vermont Adaptive Ski-A-Thon Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 29 at Bolton Valley Resort. The fundraiser includes a two-hour ski-a-thon and an après ski reception, dinner, live music, and silent auction.n”This community fundraising event is critical in order to support the outstanding programming that is offered to people with disabilities from Northern Vermont and beyond,” said Erin Fernandez, executive director of Vermont Adaptive. “Vermont Adaptive is proud of its year-round fundraising efforts, and we’re grateful to all of those who come out and participate. The money raised allows us as an organization to provide programming, sometimes free of charge, to people who might not normally be able to enjoy outdoor recreation. These fundraisers are always filled with a lot of laughs as well as a sense of giving back. This year’s fundraiser at Bolton will be no different, I’m sure.”
Prior to the event, participants collect pledges in order to compete. Included in their donation is an all-day lift ticket at Bolton for Saturday. The ski-a-thon will be held from 1-3 p.m. Participants have a two hour window to complete as many runs as possible on a designated trail. A grand prize will be awarded to the person who completes the most runs.
After the ski-a-thon, après ski begins at 4 p.m. at The Ponds at Bolton Valley. Dinner follows from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. A silent auction plus a 50/50 raffle will be held at 6:30 p.m. Live music with Duane Carlton will complement the festivities.
With pledges collected, participants may register for the fundraiser the morning the event from 8 a.m. – noon. A minimum donation of $60 per adult and $50 per child 12 and under includes a lift ticket for the day and dinner. Dinner-only tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Entry fees (donations) are a minimum required entry fee and may be paid by the participant or by pledges to the participant. Participants will receive one raffle ticket for every $5 over the minimum entry fee.
Adaptive programs at Bolton include daily ski and snowboard lessons. Taught by trained volunteers, these lessons are offered for students who have physical, emotional or developmental disabilities. Stand-up Skiing and Snowboarding, 3 & 4 Track Skiing, Mono-Skiing, Bi-Skiing, and Snow-Slider lessons are all available. The program is offered through the resort’s closing in the spring. Half and full day lessons are available and costs vary, starting at $70 for a half day lesson, which includes the cost of a lift ticket. Adaptive rental equipment is also available.
Athletes as well as friends and family can preregister by calling (802) 353-3178.