WESTMINSTER — Ski for Heat is is an annual statewide fundraiser that raises money for fuel and utility assistance programs at Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) and other community action agencies around Vermont.
Anyone can participate by skiing, riding, or snowshoeing at participating Vermont Alpine or Nordic ski centers, many of which offer special deals to those who contribute to or raise funds for Ski for Heat.
Participating locations in Southern Vermont include the following Vermont ski centers: Bromley Mountain and Wild Wings Ski Touring Center in Peru, Viking Nordic Center and Magic Mountain in Londonderry, Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center in Grafton, the Stratton Nordic Center at Stratton Mountain, and the Brattleboro Outing Club.
The public is invited to participate in any of the following ways:
• Ski, ride, cross-country ski, or snowshoe at participating Ski for Heat sites on Jan. 25. Many ski areas offer a reduced entry fee or free entrance for those who donate to Ski for Heat, or they will contribute a portion of the day's proceeds.
Some areas require pre-registration to get the special deal offered. For more information, click the “events” tab on the Ski for Heat website, www.skiforheat.org.
• Raise funds from family and friends or request contributions through the Ski for Heat website prior to your participation on Jan. 25.
• Donate to someone else who will participate in Ski for Heat or donate directly on the website.
All funds raised will be used for heat or utility assistance for people with lower incomes in Vermont. Those who raise $100 or more by Jan. 25 will receive a free Ski for Heat long-sleeved shirt and be entered to win a “Ski and Stay” package at a Vermont resort. Other great prizes will be available.