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Wailers Ski & Snowboard Club Hosts Successful Snowsports Gear Drive
for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims


The Wailers Ski & Snowboard Club recently organized a heartwarming and impactful winter snowsports gear drive to support victims who lost everything in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Held at the Burbank REI on January 25th and 26th, the event brought the local skiing and snowboarding community together to help those in need.

Generous donors contributed a wide range of slightly used gear, including skis, snowboards, jackets, pants, base layers, socks and gear bags. Additionally, several leading snowsports brands, including Boulder Gear, Hot Chillys, and Polartec, stepped up to provide $10,000 to $12,000 worth of brand-new winter clothing for men, women and children to further support the cause.

Spreading the word was crucial to the event’s success, and Stick Docs played a vital role by promoting the drive and offering half-price tune-ups to those who provided proof of loss and received donated skis or snowboards. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our fellow skiers and boarders, winter gear was distributed to the individuals and families to help them return to the winter sports they love. 

The atmosphere at the event was one of compassion and resilience, as recipients shared their stories and expressed deep appreciation for our donors. In the wake of such destruction, it was a powerful reminder of the strength and unity of the outdoor sports community.

"The mountains are healing, and the Wailers were honored to help," said a representative from the club. This event not only provided practical aid but also underscored the importance of providing friendship and support in times of hardship.

The Wailers Ski & Snowboard Club extends heartfelt thanks to all who donated, volunteered, and contributed to making the gear drive a success. Their generosity has made a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by the wildfires, proving that even in the face of loss, the spirit of giving and adventure endures.

Wailers Ski & Snowboard Club Verticle Challenge Raised thousands for the Unreckables Ski Club.

The results are in!! We raised over $12,000 in the 2nd annual Wailers’ Vertical Challenge 2025!  The top fundraiser was Pete Smith.  Ruben M Ruiz III skied the most Vertical Feet (21k) which wasn’t easy with the mountain not being fully opened until almost noon!

Everyone came away with a prize and a coveted wailers VC t-shirt. Thank you to all those who participated and helped raise funds for The Unrecables!

The Unrecables are a non-profit, volunteer-based organization, serving the recreational needs of people with disabilities.  They promote adaptive sports, and encourage people with disabilities to participate in sports, recreation, and social activities in their communities.

The event included meeting The Unremarkable for drinks and presenting them with nearly $7,200 in proceeds raised for their organization.  The Wailers express pride in supporting such and excellent organization and look forward to future collaborations, including working and skiing together. 

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SO CAL SKIING & SNOWBOARDING COMMUNITY FOR THEIR DONATIONS!

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