Event on Jan. 11 supports SVSEF XC’s community-wide impact and programming

The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Cross Country Program (SVSEF XC) is hosting its first annual Après Snowmaker Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Sage School Barn in Hailey, ID. The event hopes to bring together the broader cross country skiing community in support of both SVSEF XC programs and the community-wide operations that also support the Lake Creek Trail System.

SVSEF XC is an integral part of the cross country skiing community—building and inspiring current and next generations of skiers, and bringing the local community together in a myriad of ways.

“SVSEF XC touches just about every aspect of our local cross country skiing culture,” said Becky Flynn, SVSEF XC Program Director. “For more than 50 years, the SVSEF cross country program has been committed to elevating cross country skiing in our valley. We are a team of teams that celebrates the unique culture and traditions of the sport, we believe in mentorship across the generations, and we hold a strong sense of responsibility to give back to our community in ways that lend value, fun, and inspiration for those around us.”

What truly sets SVSEF XC apart is its role in shaping the future by supporting and engaging the community through tangible opportunities such as:

• Hosting special events including FIS-sanctioned races that bring the world to Sun Valley, and celebratory gatherings to celebrate the sport, its history, and its traditions.
• Grooming and maintaining the Lake Creek Trail system, in cooperation with BCRD.
• Presenting guest lectures and instruction open to the broader community.
• Serving as a community land partner with the BLM, US Forest Service, and BCRD.
• Providing logistical and volunteer support for iconic events like the Boulder Mountain Tour.
• Inspiring our valley’s youth to participate and celebrate cross country skiing and the active lifestyle and lifelong sport it presents.

Tickets are on sale now for the Après Snowmaker Fundraiser—a night to connect, celebrate, and give back to what makes cross country skiing in our valley so special. Participation supports the invaluable resources that sustain our sport and ensures that the cross country traditions we cherish continue to thrive for generations to come. This special event will honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future of cross country skiing in Sun Valley. 

Tickets to the event are $150.00 each and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine during the two-hour event, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 5-7 p.m. at The Sage School Barn in Hailey. Tickets also include a free entry to the Snowmaker Classic Cross Country Ski Race, hosted by SVSEF XC earlier the same day at Lake Creek in Ketchum.

Raffle tickets are available online for $100.00 each through Friday, Jan. 10 at midnight. Winners will be drawn at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11 during the event for a Salomon Skis/Boots/Poles Package along with a Bjorn Daehlie Jacket, and a One-Month Membership to Zenergy Health Club & Spa including an 80-Minute Spa Treatment. Winners need not be present to win.

Supporting sponsors include Salomon, Bjorn Daehlie, Zenergy, Idaho Mud, and Elephant’s Perch.

For more information and to buy event and/or raffle tickets, please visit SVSEF XC Après Snowmaker Fundraiser.