That is the biggest single movie night we have ever had, up from about $5,500 the last 2 years. It is about the same total that we get from a similar ski movie at Brewvies (6 shows over 3 nights). Our biggest single fundraiser is the Black Diamond Fall Fundraiser party in September, everyone welcome but certainly more of a ski & snowboard-oriented crowd. We typically raise $60-65k in one night there, but BD has been doing that event for us for 21 years.
About 2/3 of the funding to produce avalanche forecasts and education in Utah comes from events like that, personal and business donations, and grants. We couldn't help you without all the support you give us.
More important than the money is all the brotherhood and support the motorized community has shown us and the appreciation of avalanche issues you have all shown. No matter how we play in the snow, we all want to have a great day and come home to our families tired, hungry, and ready to do it again. The best way to grow old doing that every weekend is to learn about and respect avalanches.
Best wishes for a great winter.
