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Colorado: Avalanache Jam/Fund Raiser - Sept 10th



 
 
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Old August 3rd 04, 03:00 PM
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Default Colorado: Avalanache Jam/Fund Raiser - Sept 10th

Bluegrass Returns to Popular Avalanche Jam Fundraiser

The third annual Avalanche Jam , hosted by Backcountry Access (BCA),
will take place from 5 to 10 pm on Friday, Sept. 10 outside the American
Mountaineering Center in Golden, Colorado. Avalanche Jam is a fund
raiser for the Boulder-based Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC).

This yearıs headlining band, Hit and Run, is a popular Colorado
Bluegrass band with a vast national touring schedule. In addition to the
music, the event will include dinner by Trappedaıs Gourmet Café, beer
from New Belgium Brewery, an outdoor industry demo village and door
prizes. Donors to the silent auction include BCA, Marmot, MSR, Lowe
Alpine, Patagonia, Burton, Lowa and Black Diamond -* and the list is
growing daily.

Last yearıs second annual Avalanche Jam netted over $10,000 for the
CAIC, which provides avalanche education and forecasting for Colorado
backcountry users. Colorado is home to one of the largest backcountry
recreational markets in North America. Coupled with the most dangerous
snowpack in North America, the CAIC plays an integral role in daily trip
planning for Colorado backcountry users so they can recreate safely. The
CAIC is partially funded by the Colo. Dept. of Transportation, State of
Colorado, The Colorado ski industry, and a non-profit fundraising entity
called the Friends of the CAIC, comprised mainly of backcountry
recreationists.

"Not only is it great to have this new source of revenue, but itıs
really great to know you have this kind of grassroots support," said
CAIC director Knox Williams. He said Avalanche Jam funds will provide
CAIC with the cushion it needs to improve its programs in the face of
tightening budgets among its other supporters.

For ticketing and sponsorship information, call BCA at (303) 417-1345 or
see http://www.avalanchejam.com after July 15.
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