Wednesday, July 24, 2013

20% Of Ticket Prices From LVSSR Goes Towards Volunteer Fire Dept.!


Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR) announces that Friday, July 20 through Labor Day, it will donate 20 percent of ticket sales from scenic chairlift rides to the Mt. Charleston Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD). Scenic chairlift rides are offered Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are $10 for all riders.

LVSSR reopened on Friday, July 19 following the Carpenter One Fire and has resumed summer operations that include scenic chairlift rides, disc golf, hiking lawn games and camping. The Big Horn Grill restaurant and Bristlecone Bar are also open during normal summer business hours.

“Though the fire was miles from the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort and we were not affected, we recognize how critical it is that our mountain community be prepared for natural disasters,” said Kevin Stickelman, LVSSR’s president and general manager. “The Mt. Charleston Volunteer Fire Department proved to be a tremendous asset during the Carpenter One Fire. From assisting in evacuations, to responding to calls and being a much needed resource for concerned citizens. We want to honor their hard work and dedication to the Mt. Charleston community.”

Moving forward, LVSSR remains committed to working with all government organizations to stress the importance of community preparedness for natural disasters.  On July 4, LVSSR ceased summer activities as a precaution and remained closed until July 19 as mandated by the U.S. Forest Service.

The Rock the Canyon Rally, Summer Wine Nights and other LVSSR events have also been rescheduled accordingly.   For a complete list of events, please visit www.skilasvegas.com.

About Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR) is located approximately one hour from downtown Las Vegas in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Established in 1963, LVSSR offers guests access to 30 groomed trails and 250 acres of side-country terrain via three chair lifts and one surface lift. The area features a ski and snowboard school, terrain parks, more than 240 inches of average snowfall per year and off-slope amenities such as dining, snowshoeing and summer activities. Visitors may access LVSSR from the city via the Ski Bus, a shuttle service operated with the support of the USDA Forest Service under a grant from the Department of Transportation. For more information, please visit www.skilasvegas.com. Follow LVSSR on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About Mt. Charleston Volunteer Fire Department

The Mt Charleston Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD) was founded in 1961. They are the first responders for medical, brush or structural incidents that occur in the Kyle Canyon, Lee Canyon and Deer Creek areas. Currently there are 28 volunteers that make up the MCVFD. While they do receive funding for some equipment and training through Clark County, much of what they need is funded by local donations. Since the terrain, weather and combustible materials are 100% different than Clark County, much of what is available is not designed for the mountain.  Donations are accepted through local Wells Fargo Bank branches and Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas (3100 S. Durango, Las Vegas).

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