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Bentgate Mountaineering Ski Season Kick-off Party

October 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

🎿 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

  • $10 per personTickets required

  • 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 Online10 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 Auction5 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

  • Ski expo with top industry reps & backcountry orgs

  • Live music

  • Huge raffle & silent auction

  • Backcountry games

  • Food trucks & drinks

  • Sweepstakes with amazing gear prizes


🕒 Schedule

  • 6:00 PM – Doors Open

  • 6:30–7:30 PM – Tips & Tricks with BD Athletes, AIARE instructors & CAIC forecasters

  • 7:30–8:00 PM – AIARE Avy Aware Program with Colorado Adventure Guides

  • 8:00–8:30 PM – Black Diamond Athlete Presentation & Film

  • 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

  • Questions? Email bentgate@bentgate.com or call 303-271-9382

  • Dogs? Sorry, no dogs allowed (service dogs excepted).

  • Alcohol? Bring ID for a wristband.

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