Challenge Alaska announces spring fling

Challenge Alaska announced that it is combining its annual gala and SnowBlast fundraisers into a weeklong event that will be safe for the community. The event will emphasize healthy outdoor activities while supporting local businesses to bolster the community as a whole. There will be a virtual auction, daily activities and a livestream awards ceremony.

The complete Challenge Alaska Spring Fling schedule is as follows:

• Sunday, March 14: Virtual Auction Kickoff and Mountain Scavenger Hunt

The Spring Fling virtual auction, featuring tons of cool packages and getaways, goes live! Bid all week. Plus, the Challenge Alaska Ski School will set up a scavenger hunt around Alyeska Resort. Prizes have been generously donated by amazing sponsors.

• Monday, March 15: Matching Monday

Challenge Alaska is looking for a sponsor to match donations to our Classy SnowBlast for one day! Reach out if interested.

• Tuesday, March 16: Take a Break Tuesday

Get outside and get active! Post your break on Facebook or Instagram. Tag Challenge Alaska to be entered to win prizes to keep you active!

• Wednesday, March 17: Ski School Stories

Have you volunteered at the Challenge Alaska ski school? Taken a lesson? Participated in any ski school programs? We want to hear about it! Post your stories, and keep an eye on our page for Ski School Stories.

• Thursday, March 18: Girdwood Grub & Suds

Get out and support our awesome local eateries and watering holes. Tag Challenge Alaska while at (or picking up from) of the participating spots to gain an entry to win a gift card to each location. Each place is one entry!

• Friday, March 19: Challenge Alaska Stories

Because one day of stories just isn't good enough!

• Saturday, March 20: SnowBlast, Awards Ceremony, Paddle Raise Party

Raise $250 to support Challenge Alaska's Ski School to receive an Alyeska Resort lift ticket, SnowBlast T-Shirt and be entered to win a variety of incredible prizes! SnowBlast Registration: https://www.classy.org/event/snowblast-2021/e322240