Snowmobilers raise a bag of cash for local causes

Team Thunderstruck and the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club, with the support of their sponsorship partners, completed their best-ever DVD release party and community fundraiser at the  Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel on November 30

A statement said Thunderstruck is an Extreme Snowmobile Movie Production based in Helena, Montana, with strong roots in the Revelstoke market.

“Team Thunderstruck enjoys what all sledders enjoy in the area — enormous amounts of powder combined with accessibility to the amazing terrain,” the statement said. “For that reason some of the segments are shot in the area during the winter season.   (It is) fitting for Team Thunderstruck to want to give back to the network that supports every snowmobiler’s passion (by)… raising much needed funds on this evening.”

The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club is entering its 45th year of operations and remains the largest organized snowmobile club in the province under the British Columbia Snowmobile Federation.

“Its members are passionate about all the issues facing long-term sustainability and, of course, riders’ safety,” the statement said. “For this reason, we are proud to combine forces for this annual event with Team Thunderstruck and in doing so have raised funds for: the Canadian Avalanche Center, $10,000; the Revelstoke Food Bank, $2,000; and the Cariboo Penning Project,  $1,000.

Team Thunderstruck and the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club thanked all of the volunteers who helped make the event a success and were especially grateful for the sponsorship of the following organizations:

  • Team Thunderstruck
  • Yamaha Motor Canada
  • 509
  • Cycle Works
  • Pro Am Motorcycles
  • Boost -It Turbos
  • MC Xpress
  • Kelowna Yamaha
  • CR Racing
  • BullDog Superdecks
  • FXR Mountain
  • Back Country Access
  • Stacey Carlier-Carlier Consulting
  • Eric Wickberg- Armour Well Services
  • Selkirk Helicopters
  • Canadian Avalanche Center
  • Parker Marine Courtenay
  • BRP
  • Trigger Point Snow Services
  • Gamma Sales
  • HTR Designs
  • Dave Renshaw
  • Robertson Motorsports
  • One Boardshop
  • Kreos Airlines
  • Blueline Oilfield
  • Recreation Supply
  • Mountain Motorsports
  • Powerhouse Customs
  • Saskatoon Watersports
  • Revy Snowbikes
  • Colter Energy
  • Boulder Mountain Sled Shed
  • Smokey Bear Campground

Here are a couple of photos from the event:

The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club's Kathy Burke (left) watches some of the action at the recent DVD release party and fund-raiser it held at the Hillcrest in conjunction with the Thunder Team . Dusty Weideman photo
The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club’s Kathy Burke (left) watches some of the action at the recent DVD release party and fund-raiser it held at the Hillcrest in conjunction with Team Thunderstruck from Montana . Dusty Veideman photo
There's was lots of swag being auctioined at the party. The money raised went to support the Avalanche Centre's programs, the Community Connections Food Bank and the Caribou Maternity Penning Project. Dusty Weideman photo
There’s was lots of swag being auctioined at the party. The money raised went to support the Avalanche Centre’s programs, the Community Connections Food Bank and the Caribou Maternity Penning Project. Dusty Veideman photo

 

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