Annual Winter Swap at MontBleu to support Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation

By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 23rd Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa at South Shore Lake Tahoe Nov. 18-19. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding programs and events for regional youth and local middle school and high school students.

The Swap opens with Moonlight Madness on Friday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 11 p.m. in the MontBleu Convention Center; admission for adults is $5, children 12 and under are free. This is the best time to get first pick of the best deals. The deals continue on Saturday, November 19th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is free.

“This is one of our largest fundraising events of the season,” said event organizer Mary Pat Jones. “There is always tons of great gear for all ages, new and used. We expect to see around 7,000 items for sale at this year’s Swap.”

Sell your own equipment, get some cash and support your local Foundation. Public merchandise registration will take place at the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation building, located in the Heavenly California Lodge parking lot at the base of World Cup lift across from the Heavenly Tram, on Sunday, November 13th from 12 to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, November 16th from 3 to 6 p.m. Please no equipment over five years old. For additional information please call the Foundation at 530.541.7354.

About the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation is committed to facilitating and leading the local community in the development of programs to encourage youth to participate in winter sports, alpine skiing and snowboarding. The HSSF operates independently on donations and fundraisers. In addition to providing a safe skiing and riding experience to those within the foundation, outreach and community involvement also play a big part of the base of the Foundation.

Throughout the winter season the HSSF provides scholarships to families whose children would not be able to participate in the race program; hosts a non-race Blue Angels program through the middle school; works with the SOS (Snowboard Outreach Society); works with the Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe; and organizes multiple events, like the Kinder Kup series, and fundraisers including the annual spring wine gala, Grapes and Gates, at Edgewood. For more information on the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation visit www.heavenlyfoundationteam.org, email heavenlyssf@yahoo.com or call the administrative offices at 530.541.7354.