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 2025 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
Anonymous (5)
Roger Brown
Justin Collier
Kalli Gillman & Adam Sorkin
The Mead Family
Robert Tomczak
Lany Zikakis
$1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous (2)
Kate Beezley
Aaron Black, MD
Zak and Desiree Dake Fund at Adirondack Foundation
Ira and Courtney Gerlich
Kyle & Laura Harkin
Courtney Hemphill & Adam Pisoni
Hollis Hope and David Chapman
John Ligon
Alex Qaddourah
Tatar Family Foundation
The Wyman Family
$2,500 - $4,999
Jeff Buhl
Jason Field
The Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation
Norie Kizaki & David Wolf
Jordan Lipp
The Tylers
$5,000 - $9,999
Linda Lawson
The Warner Family
$10,000+
Anonymous (3)
Kyle and Jessica Aster
First Ascent Foundation