SQUAW VALLEY PARTNERS WITH SKIDUCK TO PROVIDE FREE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING FOR DISADVANTAGED KIDS
[Squaw Valley USA] February 24, 2010 – On February 28, Squaw Valley, USA hosts its second of six on-slope events with SkiDUCK, a new non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and underprivileged children by sharing the joys of skiing and snowboarding. Nearly 60 children from Reno’s North Valley schools will visit Squaw Valley for the first time to learn to ski or snowboard free of charge.

SkiDUCK founder Clint Lunde noted, “We’re so grateful to Squaw Valley and our other participating Tahoe resorts for their generous donations of free lift tickets, rentals, and lessons. Without their support, most of these kids would never have the opportunity to learn the sport that many of us grew up with and have grown to love.”

“We’re so lucky to live in one of the most beautiful areas in the country. It’s important that we give children who may not have access to the mountains the chance to learn and appreciate all they have to offer. Besides being fun now, it may also open up a whole new world of opportunity for them in the future!”

SkiDUCK is partnering with youth service organizations like Big Brother Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Clubs from western Nevada to the Bay Area to provide skiing and snowboarding for the rest of the season. Since many children don’t have mountain-weather attire, they’re seeking donations of youth ski or snowboard clothing and gear (including goggles, helmets, jackets, snow-pants, gloves and mittens).

Those interested in volunteering with SkiDUCK or learning more about the organization can visit www.SkiDUCK.org or call 775-287-6464.