🎿 Bentgate’s 2025/2026 Ski Season Kick-off Party – Designed for the Deep
Presented by Black Diamond
📅 October 9th, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Bentgate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave, Golden, CO
Join us for the ultimate celebration of winter! Our annual Ski Season Kick-off Party brings hundreds of skiers and riders together to welcome the snow, connect with the community, and support avalanche education.
This event is a fundraiser for Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and AIARE, two organizations critical to backcountry safety and education.
✅ Admission
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$10 per person – Tickets required
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Limited availability! If tickets sell out, join the waitlist and participate virtually.
💻 Can’t attend in person? Join virtually!
You can still support the cause and be part of the fun:
1️⃣ Shop Online – 10 AM–10 PM MDT at bentgate.com
Use code SSKP10 to save 10% AND Bentgate donates 10% of profits to CAIC & AIARE.*
2️⃣ Bid in the Silent Auction – 5 PM–8 PM MDT
Browse and bid online at app.galabid.com/2025sskp (pre-registration opens soon).
*Exclusions apply. Discount valid 10/9/25, 10 AM–10 PM MDT, on eligible items only.
🎉 What’s Happening at the Party
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Ski expo with top industry reps & backcountry orgs
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Live music
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Huge raffle & silent auction
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Backcountry games
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Food trucks & drinks
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Sweepstakes with amazing gear prizes
🕒 Schedule
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6:00 PM – Doors Open
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6:30–7:30 PM – Tips & Tricks with BD Athletes, AIARE instructors & CAIC forecasters
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7:30–8:00 PM – AIARE Avy Aware Program with Colorado Adventure Guides
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8:00–8:30 PM – Black Diamond Athlete Presentation & Film
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8:30–8:45 PM – Sweepstakes Winner Announcements
💡 Why It Matters
Every ticket, raffle entry, and purchase helps fund avalanche safety, forecasting, and education in Colorado.
❓ FAQs
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Questions? Email bentgate@bentgate.com or call 303-271-9382
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Dogs? Sorry, no dogs allowed (service dogs excepted).
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Alcohol? Bring ID for a wristband.