FURTHER THE LEGACY

Make your gift now to ensure quality outdoor winter experiences for thousands of current and future skiers.

The Eau Claire Ski Striders, a non-profit 501c3 organization, are the primary advocate group for cross-country skiing in the Chippewa Valley with a mission to provide educational programs and training for youth and adults, along with support for public cross-country skiing facilities.

With these goals in mind, the Ski Striders are the organization conducting this campaign, and serve as the fiscal receiver for donated funds. This means as a non profit, that your donation is fully tax deductible.

1. Donate By Check

Send a check to the address below, and your donation will be added to the campaign and you’ll be listed with our supporters.

Eau Claire Ski Striders
401 Lincoln Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Please include indication on the check that your donation is for the Get It Groomed campaign.

2. Donate Online

Donate on the link below through our Go Fund Me page. You’ll have the option list your name publicly there, and soon added to the list of supporters.

And either way, if your employer has a program to match charitable donations, be sure to let them know so you can double your impact!

Donate on GoFundMe »

3. Company Matching

If your company has a matching program give to “Get-It-Groomed” with matching funds! Just use the Non-Profit “Eau Claire Ski Striders” on the form or find it on the website and put “Get-It-Groomed” in the “Message to the Organization” portion.

4. Gift for Donors

(Offer Now Expired)

Tower Ridge Beanie Hat

As a thank you gift for your donation of $100 or more, you’ll be entitled to a limited-edition Tower Ridge “Daily Pine” knit beanie from The Local Store, a $35 value! They are a flecked 80% cotton, 20% acrylic mix beanie with subtle ribbing in a new dark teal or cabernet color and a custom microsuede patch. These hats are only available through the "Get It Groomed!" campaign!

Blake Olson Cutting Board

Additionally, those who give at the $2,500+ level will receive an exclusive and limited-edition custom Ski Striders Wisconsin Charcuterie Board from Blake’s Woodworking.

Your hat and cutting board may be picked up free (they will not be mailed) at The Local Store, in downtown Eau Claire. All hats must be picked up by July 31, 2023, and the offer may expire at any time for future donations.

5. Recognition

All donors will be listed on the Get-It-Groomed.org website, and on a large sign located near the entrance to the trail system.

Gold Metal supporters (donation of $5,000 or more) will have their logo prominently displayed on the Get-It-Groomed.org website and sign.

Olympic level supporters (donation of $10,000 or more) will get an additional sign placed along the trail at a location of their choice that will look something like these images.

6. Spread the Word

Let those around you know you’re passionate about quality outdoor winter experiences for our community. Share this campaign now on Facebook or other social media channels, send an email to friends and family with a link, and talk about “Get It Groomed!” wherever you can.

Together we can make this happen!