Last day to buy UAC Backcountry Benefit tickets online

Debris from an avalanche. Photo: Utah Avalanche Center // Peter Earle

Online ticket sales for the Utah Avalance Center Backcountry Benefit close on Wednesday, September 8 at 3 pm.

The 28th annual event will be held on Thursday, September 9 from 6-10 pm in the Black Diamond parking lot in Salt Lake City.

There will be an opportunity drawing, beer from Uinta Brewing, spirits from Dented Brick Distillery, wine from Old Town Cellars, and food.

You can purchase tickets here.

Adult $50

12 and under $18

Student $35

Ticket will include:

• 1 Dinner Ticket
• 2 Drink Tickets
• 1 Entry into our opportunity drawing

All advance purchase tickets are at Will Call when you arrive at the party.

The Utah Avalanche Center has received hundreds of donated items from supporters for our silent auction. When you purchase a ticket, you are automatically registered to bid on the Givesmart online silent auction site. If you can’t make the party but still want to bid, just register online. A sampling of silent auction items includes:

• Vail Resorts Getaway Package (2 nights lodging, 2 day passes, $200)
• Pair of Daleboot ski boots
• Day passes to local resorts
• Outerwear from Patagonia, Kuhl, Arc’teryx, and La Sportiva
• Standup paddleboards
• Skis from Atomic, Liberty and Scott
• Poles and skins from Black Diamond
• Holiday River Expeditions Experience
• 1 Week Lodging in Maui and $500 spending money
• 3 nights lodging in Cabo
• Avalanche rescue gear
• Gloves, artwork, jewelry, and so much more!

All proceeds help pay for the avalanche forecasting, awareness, and education information you need to make good decisions in the backcountry and come home safely each day.