Squaw High Fives Retro Vibe with Mothership Classic
Go old-school for a worthy cause.
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Dig out your 1980s onesie from the closet and take your straight skinny skis off your cabin wall for this weekend’s 3rd Annual Mothership Classic on Squaw’s legendary KT-22 lift.
Spend the the day lapping KT-22 for pledges to benefit the High Fives non-profit foundation, which helps athletes who have had life-altering injuries. Vintage and throwback gear is encouraged, if not (absolutely) required.
Check out photos from previous years.
Photos from previous years of the Mothership Classic
Old School gear calls for an old-school spread eagle. A pledge-driven event, The Mothership Classic will benefit the High Fives Foundation, a non-profit organization based out of Truckee. Photo: Courtesy of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
“We started this event as a way for everyone to do something positive while spending a day on the hill,” said Tristan Queen, Co-Founder of Arcade Belts, host of the Classic. Photo: GP Martin
“Friends sponsoring friends for 25 cents a lap is really what this event was founded on,” Tristan Queen said. “The original recipe was pretty simple and we haven’t changed it much over the years. Helping others who have suffered lifer-altering injuries by spending a full day on KT chasing you friends around is about as good as it gets.” Photo: Jason M. Abraham
The High Fives Foundation raises injury preventing awareness while providing resources and support to athletes who have suffered life-altering injuries. The foundation has helped 146 athletes in 27 different states since its inception in 2009. Photo: GP Martin
“Spending time in the mountains with our friends is exactly why we all live here”, said Roy Tuscany, Founder of the High Fives Foundation. “It’s a huge honor being able to be part of an event that truly celebrates Tahoe and Squaw in its best form.” Photo: Courtesy of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
Theme of the Mothership Classic: “First to Last Chair Fundraiser.” Photo: GP Martin
2011 (Photo Courtesy of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows)
2012 (Photo Courtesy of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows)
2012 (Photo Courtesy of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows)
2013 (Photo Courtesy of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows)
2013 (Photo Courtesy of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows)
2014 (Photo Courtesy of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows)
2015 (Photo/Jason M. Abraham)
2015 (Photo/Jason M. Abraham)
2015 (Photo/Jason M. Abraham)
2015 (Photo/Jason M. Abraham)
2016 (Photo/GP Martin)
2016 (Photo/GP Martin)
The all-day event—9 am to 4 pm—is March 26, and is free. Registration starts at 8 am, at the Wildflour Baking Co., Olympic House. Head here for more info.