Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, the largest year-round disabled sports non-profit organization in Vermont offering the most diverse program opportunities and unique, specialized equipment, will host its annual Ski Challenge fundraising event on Saturday, March 10 at Pico Mountain. Pico Mountain photo
Killington — Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, the largest year-round disabled sports non-profit organization in Vermont offering the most diverse program opportunities and unique, specialized equipment, will host its annual Ski Challenge fundraising event on Saturday, March 10 at Pico Mountain.
A retro '80s is planned for this year's theme. People do not have to participate in the race to attend the family-friendly gala after the day's event. Gala-only tickets are available.
In addition, Killington Resort and Pico Mountain are providing lift ticket and season pass fundraising incentives in order for the non-profit to reach its event goal of raising $100,000.
Those interested in participating in the fundraising can create an individual fundraising page at www.firstgiving.com/sportsforeverybody/ski-challenge-2012.
Every $100 in pledges enables Vermont Adaptive to provide a full-day skiing scholarship.
The cost of an outing with Vermont Adaptive for the consumer can range from a $15 for a two hour canoeing session to $90 for a full day ski lesson, including instructors, ticket and adaptive equipment.
Saturday begins with check-in for participants from 8 - 9:30 a.m. in the Sunshine Room in the Pico Mountain base lodge. The fun race begins at 10 a.m.
The race is open to all ages and abilities of skiers, riders and tele-skiers.
Awards will be made in various categories for all participants, from best individual times to fasted teams, best costume, youngest and oldest participants, as well as acknowledging top fundraisers.
Beginning at 4 p.m. the event moves to the Killington Grand Hotel. A cash bar and Silent Auction begin at 4 p.m. Then the night continues with awards, dinner and dancing. The Silent Auction will wrap up around 7:30 p.m. A D.J. will be spinning retro '80s tunes.
Registration is online at www.vermontadaptive.org.
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