Invest in education.
Invest in the future of the ski industry.

The Mountain Foundation is a 501c3 scholarship fund founded in 2019 by the National Ski Areas Association. NSAA believes in growing and diversifying the ski and outdoor recreation industries, and in preparing the next generation of leaders for the challenges ahead. This scholarship fund will give deserving ski industry employees increased access to education with the goal of taking their ski careers to the next level.

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Thank you to our 2022 donors

The Carrig Challenge - Goal Met!

Thank you to all who donated to our end-of-year matching challenge. Because of your generosity, we met Blaise and Leslie Carrig's $15,000 matching grant threshold, with the campaign netting a total of $37,267.80!

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Ways to Donate

Donate Online

Submit a secure donation on our fundraising site.

Donate Online

Donate by Mail

Send your donation to the Mountain Foundation:

1) Complete a Mountain Foundation Contribution Form

2) Send a check made out to the Mountain Foundation to the following address:

Mountain Foundation
133 S. Van Gordon St.
Suite 300
Lakewood, CO 80228

Donate by Text

Start the donation process by texting GIVE to 720-571-8721 to make a donation to the Mountain Foundation.

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