FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

48th Annual Wild Game Dinner Fuels Opportunity for Youth of the Wood River Valley

Acclaimed chefs Britt Rescigno and Kinsey Leodler to highlight wild game culinary experience

SUN VALLEY, Idaho – October 14, 2024 – Tickets are on sale for the SVSEF Wild Game Dinner, presented by Northside Capital Management. The event will take place on Friday, Dec. 13 at The Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. All tickets to the event include the “Pre-Game” reception presented by Stoke Tracks to kick-off the evening’s festivities, followed by a savory wild game feast prepared by Britt Rescigno and Kinsey Leodler, the powerhouse team behind Fiamma, a new culinary venture set to open in Ketchum in 2025.

“The Wild Game Dinner holds a special place in the heart of the ski club and for so many in our community,” said SVSEF Executive Director, Scott McGrew. “It’s a time to gather and share stories of impact and inspiration, while raising critical funds to ensure families up and down the valley participate and have access to the experiences we offer.”

The Wild Game Dinner directly supports SVSEF’s mission to provide exceptional snowsport programs, and specifically, the ability to grant more than $500,000 annually in financial aid to athletes across all ages and all programs. Funds are raised through the Wild Game Dinner via sponsorship, ticket sales, a live auction, and a paddle raise.

“Northside is honored to sponsor the SVSEF Wild Game Dinner!,” said Jim DeWolfe, Managing Member, Northside Capital Management. “We have a long history of support and involvement with SVSEF and believe the coaches and staff play a crucial role in developing the youth of our Valley into incredible life citizens. We have seen it in our own children and countless athletes across the SVSEF disciplines.” 

“The work ethic and dedication required of our winter sports provide a critical backbone to long-term personal development,” said DeWolfe. “Northside is committed to community engagement, and thankful to Scott McGrew, the coaches and staff, volunteers, and Directors for their tireless efforts.”

“What we do is so much bigger than sport,” said McGrew. “Our job is to plant the seed of confidence and to nurture the potential in our children. The generosity we see through the Wild Game Dinner allows us to make sure any families who want to participate can participate. Regardless of whether a child goes on to compete on the world stage, or pivots along the way, What matters is that they develop the courage, confidence, and humility to make an impact on the world. An impact that likely has nothing (and everything) to do with a perfect turn, a graceful cork 9, or a classic stride.”

New this year, the Wild Game Dinner will feature the Hunter’s Draw Raffle. Exclusive prize bundles will be up for grabs, each packed with a minimum $1,500 and up to $3,000 value in gift cards and experiences from various partners and businesses. A “Stylin’ in Sun Valley” package awards the winner with a shopping spree at various fashion and home retailers, while the “Taste the Best of the Valley” package provides the chance to enjoy several favorite local restaurants. Other prizes include a Zenergy Health Club Membership, a “Gear Up for Adventure” package, a “City of Trees Getaway” package, and more. Plus, there’s an opportunity to fill your freezer with premium cuts from Hyndman Peak Beef & Cattle Co.

The Wild Game Dinner Live Auction will have those with a love of travel and adventure ready to raise their paddles. A few highlights include four nights of adventure for four in the French Alps at Eleven’s Chalet Pelerin, nestled in the Tarentaise Valley above the charming village of Le Miroir; an afternoon of snowshoeing or cross country skiing before a Private Full Moon Wine Dinner for 12 at Galena Lodge with Cornell Vineyards; a Carmel-by-the-Sea Wine Crush Getaway to La Playa Hotel; and a Desert Oasis Escape to The Scott Resort & Spa in Scottsdale to catch Spring Training. In addition, Ciao Bambino, Aero, and Auberge Resorts’ Chileno Bay Resort and Residences have teamed up to whisk a winner off to Mexico.

Absentee (proxy) bidding will be available for this year’s live auction, and those interested in bidding from afar can register to do so at the event’s website and Live Auction Preview here: https://svsefwildgamedinner.afrogs.org/#/pages/24025/ 

Tickets and tables are available for purchase online through the following link: https://svsefwildgamedinner.afrogs.org/ 

• Reserved Farm Table for Sixteen = $5,350
• Reserved Farm Table for Eight = $2,800
• Individual Ticket = $300

For event schedule and further details about this year’s Wild Game Dinner, please visit this EVENT DETAILS page.

Local businesses interested in sponsoring the Wild Game Dinner or contributing via product or service in-kind opportunities to the event or the raffle, please visit SVSEF.org or contact Heather Foster at heather@svsef.org. 

About the SVSEF Wild Game Dinner

For the past 47 years, friends, families, and community members have gathered each fall to celebrate SVSEF’s impact on the youth of the Wood River Valley, to imagine the possibilities for the season ahead, and to support SVSEF’s Athlete Financial Aid Program through the Wild Game Dinner. Sponsors of the 2024 Wild Game Dinner include Presenting Sponsor Northside Capital Management; Pre-Game Sponsor Stoke Tracks; Base Camp Sponsors Idaho First Bank and Sturtevants of Sun Valley; and Whitetail Sponsors PK’s Ski & Sports, Scout Wine + Cheese, and Ciao Bambino. Wild Game Dinner Partners include: Fiamma, Mountain Pride, American Ostrich Farms, Lava Lake Lamb, Shoemaker Bison Ranch, Charlie’s Produce, Hyndman Peak Beef & Cattle Co., and Roots Wine Bar & Bottle Shop. 

About Northside Capital Management

Northside is a Registered Investment Advisor that builds custom portfolios of strategies and securities across the global investment spectrum. Our clients include family offices, high net worth individuals, foundations, endowments, and corporations. Northside has operated in Ketchum since 2005, and also has other offices in Oregon and California. Our mission is to bring decades of capital markets and risk management experience, as well as detailed investment research to the benefit of our clients. Northside builds tailored portfolios that recognize the unique investment objectives, risk tolerance, and circumstances of each client. We are proud to have a long-standing relationship with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation as parents and volunteers. To learn more, please visit https://northsidecap.com/. 

About Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation

Since its inception in 1966, the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation has been a longstanding pillar in the community, providing snowsport programs and offering academic assistance to support student-athletes in reaching their highest potential. SVSEF offers an array of programs for athletes ages five and up, from learn-to-ski and ride through FIS and other national and international-level competition. The organization offers financial assistance to families, so that anyone who wishes to may participate. For more information, please visit svsef.org.

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