First Tracks Giving Society
Join us in our mission to save lives in the backcountry by becoming a member of AIARE’s new Major Donor Giving Program.
Make a donation of $500 or more, and you’ll be recognized as a First Tracks member today!
Major Donor Donation
As a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-saving avalanche education, AIARE relies on the support of passionate individuals like you to expand our reach, enhance our programs, and make avalanche training accessible to all. By joining this program, you’ll be directly empowering skiers, riders, and outdoor enthusiasts with the knowledge they need to make safe, informed decisions in avalanche terrain. Together, we can build a safer, more prepared backcountry community for all.
$500 - $999
- Thank-You Gift: One of a kind hat from San Util Design featuring custom hand-sewn artwork and AIARE logo. Made in Winter Park, Colorado.
- Recognition: Featured on our website’s donor wall and our annual impact report
$1,000 - $2,499
- Thank-You Gift: Patagonia Black Hole Duffle Bag 40L Black with AIARE logo
- Recognition: Featured on our website’s donor wall and our annual impact report
- Exclusive Content: Quarterly insider email with AIARE updates, program highlights, and tips from our instructors
$2,500 - $4,999
- Thank-You Gift: Ortovox Ladiz Jacket with AIARE Logo
- Recognition: Featured on our website’s donor wall and our annual impact report
- Exclusive Content: Access to an annual virtual Q&A session with AIARE’s Executive Director and lead educators to discuss avalanche safety insights and upcoming programs
$5,000 - $9,999
- Thank-You Gift: AIARE Branded Arc'teryx Incendo Jacket
- Recognition: Featured on our website’s donor wall and our annual impact report
- Exclusive Content: Access to an annual virtual Q&A session with AIARE’s Executive Director and lead educators to discuss avalanche safety insights and upcoming programs
- Exclusive Experience: Option to join a guided, behind-the-scenes backcountry day with AIARE on the Vail Powder Cat on Feb 4
$10,000+
- Thank-You Gift: AIARE Branded Arc'teryx Atom Jacket
- Recognition: Featured on our website’s donor wall and our annual impact report
- Exclusive Experience: Option to join a guided, behind-the-scenes backcountry day with AIARE on the Vail Powder Cat on Feb 4
- Personalized Updates: Annual impact briefing with AIARE’s Executive Director, highlighting the direct impact of your gift
Fiscal Year 2026 First Tracks Society Members
We are deeply grateful to our First Tracks Giving Society members whose generous support this year provides the foundation for everything we do. Their commitment helps drive our mission forward to save lives through avalanche education.
$500 - $999
Adam Sorkin & Kelli Gillman
Anne & Martin Horner Family Fund
Chien-Yu Lin
Christopher Gardner
Hans Kellner
Imposters Film Crew
Jason & Ginna Huck
John Ligon
Kevin Nemandoust
Kyle & Laura Harkin
McClean Family Foundation
Patricia Bicknell
Ryan Leary
The Wyman Family
Anonymous
$1,000 - $2,499
Alex Qaddourah
Hollis Hope & David Chapman
Ira & Courtney Gerlich
Jay & Kay Lewis
Jonathan Kaye
Jonathan Shefftz
Justin Collier
Kate Beezley
Lany Zikakis
Mark Renson
Tatar Family Foundation
The Mead Family
The Stever Family
William & Tara Doughterty
Zak & Desiree Dake Fund at Adirondack Foundation
Anonymous (2)
$2,500 - $4,999
Drew & Julie Wade
Jason Field
Jeff Buhl
JT Lambert Foundation
Sam Gant in memory of Paul Brickman
The Tylers
Tiffany Brainerd
$5,000 - $9,999
Chris Warner
Courtney Hemphill & Adam Pisoni
Drew Torbin
First Ascent Foundation
Kyle & Cindy Lefkoff
Laura Buhl
Linda Lawson
Sho Higuchi
$10,000+
Aster Family Charitable Fund
R & J Giving Fund
Anonymous (2)