Squaw Valley and Olympic Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso Launch Two eBay Auctions to Support High Fives Non-Profit Foundation

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] November 5, 2012 – For the second year in a row, Squaw Valley’s team is heading to the FIS Alpine World Cup in Aspen on November 24-25 to cheer on the Lake Tahoe resort’s Olympic Gold Medalist, Julia Mancuso, as she takes on the fastest female skiers in the world. A Squaw skier since age 2, Julia Mancuso is one of the fastest women in ski racing – having won seven World Cup victories and 31 podiums between 2006-2012, including World Cup podiums in all five disciplines.

In honor of the first major ski racing competition of the season, Squaw Valley and Julia Mancuso are launching two special eBay auctions to benefit the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation, a Truckee, Calif. based, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes that suffer a life altering injury while pursuing a dream in the winter action sports community.

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Click here to view the video of Julia promoting the eBay auctions.

Launching today, November 5 at 12 p.m. PST, the first auction includes a VIP Package* for two at the FIS Alpine World Cup in Aspen. This trip of a lifetime includes lodging at the Lime Light Hotel in Aspen, Colo. (Thursday, November 22 to Sunday, November 25), lift tickets for two to Aspen Snowmass for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, VIP tickets for two to all World Cup functions, two VIP passes to all GoPRO events, two VIP passes to the Squaw Valley Julia Mancusso House as well as an autographed Julia Mancuso POC helmet and goggles. *This package does not include airfare or ground transportation.

Launching at 12 p.m. PST on November 14 and running though November 24, the second eBay auction includes two Mountain Collective Passes, two Spyder Outerwear jacket and pant combinations, two POC helmets, two POC goggles, two KOSS headphones, two pairs of Head skis (winner’s choice), two pairs of Head bindings (winner’s choice), two GoPRO Cameras (complete sets), two Big Truck Brand / Julia hats and two Subscriptions to SNOW magazine.

To bid on these spectacular eBay auctions, point your browser to squaw.com/go-julia. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from both eBay auctions will benefit the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation, and Squaw Valley and Julia Mancuso will be matching the entire winning bid for the second auction.

Squaw Valley invites Julia’s fans who will be in Aspen for the FIS Alpine World Cup to join them for après race fun at the Squaw Valley Julia Mancuso House, located walking distance from the World Cup race venue. For more information, find the Squaw team at finish line cheering for Julia.


About Squaw Valley
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is a year-round mountain destination offering world-class adventures in every season. Squaw is renowned for its legendary skiing and riding that spans 3,600 skiable acres, six peaks and 30 chairlifts including a unique mountaintop beginner area and unrivaled expert steeps, chutes and bowls. In summer, the resort welcomes a full line-up of live music and festivals and Squaw’s Aerial Tram offers a scenic ride up to a host of mountaintop activities. For the ultimate slopeside lodging experience, guests can stay in one of The Village at Squaw Valley’s one, two or three bedroom suites, each with a fireplace, kitchen and balcon

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows joined forces in November 2011, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can access 6,000 skiable acres, 43 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on one lift ticket or season pass.

About High Fives Non-Profit Foundation
The High Fives Foundation is a Tahoe-based 501.c.3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community. Follow High Fives on Twitter.com/hi5sfoundation and like us on Facebook.com/HighFivesFoundation. 

For more information about Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows, visit www.squaw.com or www.skialpine.com or call 1.800.403.0206.