Hello ShredVets, hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
This is an all-hands heads-up for your planning. The following dates are targeted for January shredding:
Mon 06Jan at Windham
Fri 10Jan at Plattekill
Tue 21Jan at Windham
Fri 24Jan at Plattekill
These are plans, not firm. We will firm up and request attendee confirmations SEPCOR in the last week of Dec. as conditions and weather are more clear. Save the dates if you can.
Separately, we are looking at a few weekend night skiing opportunities at West Point and one of the MA resorts. More on that as we get it.
Get your equipment squared away and ready! Pass along this enrollment link to anyone new that is interested.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU7YFo36R-ypOQo_7k4ivAzABYbrHL8ujRivjQR-giYT6M0g/viewform
Steve Massee
845-417-5795
2024 - 2025 Season
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SHREDVETS AND GUARDIAN REVIVAL
SECOND ANNUAL JOINT SKI EVENT
7 MARCH 2025
Thunder Ridge has 22 trails, 3 chairlifts, and 4 magic carpets so there are options for slow, gentle slopes for beginners as well as advanced trails for experienced, adventurous skiers & snowboarders.
We hope you'll join our experience with ShredVets — feel free to bring your family, and if someone isn’t comfortable hitting the slopes, they can still come to the lodge to hang out (food available).
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WHO: Military, veterans, first responders, and their immediate family (all ages welcome)
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WHEN: Friday, March 7 @ 2 - 8 pm ET
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WHERE: Thunder Ridge Ski Area, 137 Birch Hill Rd, Patterson, NY 12563
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Note:
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Participate on the hill or simply enjoy hanging out in the lodge with us!
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No prior experience necessary! There will be instructors on site for requested lessons.
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Equipment available if needed
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HUDSON VALLEY SKI CLUB
ShredVets Program Director Steve Massee and Veterans Sportsmens Association President Todd Dillon were honored to speak at the December meeting of the Hudson Valley Ski Club about the ShredVets Program, the Upcoming 50th running of the Wappingers Creek Water Derby and how the two organizations can work together.
For the 2024 - 2025 Season
Introducing Our Returning Program Manager and ShredVets Founder - Steve Massee
SHREDVETS PARTNER EVENT WITH GUARDIAN REVIVAL
23 February 2024: What an amazing day with our brothers and sisters from Guardian Revival ! We had over 10, new beginner skiers and riders introduced to the sport!
We hope this becomes the first of many partnered events, getting both #Veterans and #FirstResponders out on the hill and enjoying the POWerful healing power of #SnowSports!
We would like to thank Thunder Ridge Ski Area for hosting us and providing us with quality instructors, and great spring skiing conditions!
Veterans Sportsmens Association
#VeteransSportsmensAssociation #SnowTherapy #RecreationalTherapy #ShredVets #GuardianRevival #GetOutside #NotAllWoundsAreVisable #PowderPower #PowerOfPowder #SpringSkiing #PowPowPowPow
PLATTEKILL MOUNTAIN OWNER RECEIVES VFW AWARD
16 February 2024: News Release. Plattekill Mountain Owner Receives VFW Award
Today we had the honor of presenting Laszlo Vajtay, the owner of @plattekill_mtn, the VFW Bronze Citizenship Medal on behalf of @hvshredvets!
The VFW Bronze Citizenship Medal is presented to citizens in recognition of their local patriotic activites or outstanding qualities of citizenship.
Laszlo, his family, and his team at Plattekill are the definition of true patriots and are more than deserving of the honor.
Without the support from Laszlo and #Plattekill, #ShredVets would not have grown into the organization and Veteran support group we are today!
We thank him from the bottom of our hearts for the support and service he has provided.
#VeteransSportsmensAssociation VFW Post 9008, Millbrook, NY #SnowTherapy #RecreationalTherapy #ShredVets #GetOutside #NotAllWoundsAreVisable #PowerOfPowder #VFW #BronzeCitizenshipMedal #ThankYouForYourSupport
1 - 3 March 2025 at Jiminy Peak.
Thank you for your service to our country. STRIDE Adaptive Sports has been hosting this event for 19 years as an opportunity for regional veterans with medical diagnosis to get involved in a cost free weekend of adaptive skiing and riding together! We hope you will join us!
THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION- THE SKI INDUSTRY CATALYST
The 10th mountain division was a major influence on the ski industry in Colorado and the post-war ski economy. Their influence increased the popularity of the sport, creating Ski Resorts in Colorado, and impacting nearly every part of the industry. The ski industry would have never taken off after World War II if it was not for the 10th Mountain veterans.
THE US SKI RESORTS BUILT BY WW2 SOLDIERS
In 1943, the US Army established the 10th Mountain Division: the US' only combat unit dedicated to alpine warfare. One of the most enduring legacies of the division's veterans is how they helped popularize skiing in the US. In addition to Vail, former members of the 10th Division founded or were affiliated with some 60-odd ski resorts across the US, including Stratton, Whiteface, and Aspen.
EPIC SEASON PASS
2024/2025 PASSES INCLUDE SUMMER BENEFITS
The Epic Pass for Veterans is valid for use at the following resorts: Whistler Blackcomb, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Okemo, Mount Snow, Hunter Mountain, Mount Sunapee, Stevens Pass, Wildcat Mountain, Jack Frost, Whitetail Resort, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Alpine Valley, Mt Brighton, Wilmot, Afton Alps, Attitash Mountain Resort, Crotched Mountain, Big Boulder, Liberty Mountain Resort, Boston Mills, Brandywine, Mad River Mountain, Paoli Peaks, Hidden Valley, Snow Creek, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley PA, Laurel, Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis. Includes 2024 access to Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek.
2023 - 2024 SEASON IS CLOSED
A Message from Program Director Chris D'Angelo
ShredVets,
Due to mother nature dealing us some warm, rainy weather, we've canceled our last few events. Unless we get a major freak spring snowstorm (which I don't anticipate), we won't be heading out for anymore events this season. That said, here's a quick recap of the 2024 skiing/riding season.
We had five great days on the slopes, one being a partner event with Guardian Revival at Thunder Ridge in mid February. It turned out to be an awesome afternoon with around 35 participants including family members in attendance. We will likely do more partner events with Guardian Revival in the future.
We presented Laszlo Vajtay (the owner of Plattekill mountain) with a VFW Bronze Citizenship Medal to show our appreciation for his unending support for veterans and to our snowsports program. He is truly a patriot and an all around great person.
We also presented Windham mountain club with a flag (and certificate) that was flown over the US on a 105th Airlift Wing C-17.
Catamount ski area had offered their support for us to come up and ski/ride this season but mother nature had other plans and we ended up canceling. We'll get up there next year for sure!
On behalf of Jeff and myself, I want to thank everyone for supporting this amazing program and if you didn't make it out for an event this season, I hope you can come out next year.
I know you all will get out there and enjoy some warm weather sports now that spring is here!
Be well, stay healthy and please don't forget to do buddy checks on your fellow veterans.
If you have any suggestions or questions regarding fundraising or social media for the program, please reach out to myself, Jeff Moseman or Breezy Grenier individually.
Regards to all,
Chris D’Angelo
Keep on Shredding!!