Real Snow Angels: South Shore Ski Resorts help those impacted by Angora Fire
Posted on October 20, 2007
Filed Under From the Heart, Ski Culture |
We all love our ski resorts because they give us access to our winter playgrounds. And, many of us work there.
Now, there are more reasons to love them.
Check out what the 3 South Shore resorts are doing for those impacted by the Angora Fire.
Heavenly and Vail Resorts donated $75,000 to the Angora Fire Fund with money generated from ski pass sales. To get your Heavenly pass, click here.
Chair Lift Sales Donated to Fire Fund
$16,000 was donated to the Angora Fire Fund generated by the sale of the Heavenly Olympic chairs over Labor Day weekend.
The Kirkwood Community Association, resort and individuals have raised almost $20,000 for Kirkwood employees impacted by the fire. Homeowners also opened their residences to employees needing temporary lodging, and a clothing and food drive provided needed items for the evacuation shelter in South Lake Tahoe. For more information about ongoing efforts, click here.
In addition to giving thousands of dollars to employees and local vendors who lost their homes, Sierra-at-Tahoe has enacted the following programs to aid those affected by the Angora fire amounting to over $25,000.
Free Storage
Sierra-at-Tahoe is offering free storage of boats, RVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles and any other towable assets for evacuees that need storage space.
Donation Drawing
In partnership with News10, Sierra-at-Tahoe is accepting donations for two funds: Locals for Locals Angora Fire Fund and Keep Tahoe Safe with Defensible Space. Donations, ranging from $10 to $150, enters the donor into a drawing for some great prizes at Northstar and Sierra-at-Tahoe such as lift tickets, season passes and even equipment. To learn more and to donate, click here.
Grocery Gift Cards
This ski season Sierra-at-Tahoe will be handing out grocery gift cards to those affected by the fire. More details will follow.
