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Making a Difference: Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort & Spring Mountains Volunteer Association
The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, better known to locals as Mount Charleston, is one of southern Nevada’s greatest outdoor resources. Thanks to a recent donation from the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR), the local nonprofit Spring Mountains Volunteer Association (SMVA) will continue its mission to preserve and improve the area’s environment.
Working in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, the SMVA manages the construction and maintenance of trails and assists the Forest Service with its educational programs such as litter awareness and clean up, not to mention fire prevention. This year’s annual Festival in the Pines, held this past August at the LVSSR, helped raise $2,000 for SMVA. This is the largest donation SMVA has received in the 21-year history of the event, which was created as a fundraiser to support the nonprofit. Guests who attended the festival enjoyed arts and crafts from local vendors, live entertainment, scenic chairlift rides, a visit from U.S. Forest Service mascot Smokey Bear and more. Funds were raised via a prize raffle with additional proceeds coming from food and beverage sales and chairlift rides.
“Spring Mountains Volunteer Association plays a critical role in maintaining and preserving the beauty of this area,” says Kevin Stickelman, LVSSR president and general manager. “We are thrilled to be able to bring the community together to celebrate and support SMVA’s efforts.”
For more information on the Spring Mountains Volunteer Association, visit www.smva.info.
