Skis for veterans?

**bennymac** · 11-20-2020, 01:59 AM

Does anyone know of a program where one could donate a new pair of kick ass skis that would go to a veteran?

There is a mag (Mikey B) selling some brand new and burly Icelantic 10th Mtn Division skis (190 skis that are 105 underfoot) - just wondering how we could get these in the hands of a veteran in need who would also appreciate and be able to drive these skis to their full potential.

Anyone know of a program or a veteran? Would be nice to do something small but positive in this otherwise tire fire of a year.

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...91cm-brand-new

**Harry** · 11-20-2020, 09:41 AM

I’m a veteran, send them to me !

In all seriousness, Contact SFB. He is a veteran too, plus he donates a shitload of time to wounded warriors, taking them fly fishing. He could find the proper home them.

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**bennymac** · 11-20-2020, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Harry

I’m a veteran, send them to me !

In all seriousness, Contact SFB. He is a veteran too, plus he donates a shitload of time to wounded warriors, taking them fly fishing. He could find the proper home them.

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Ok perfect thanks for that tip - will PM him

**tgapp** · 11-20-2020, 02:58 PM

plus he's an overall good dude

i'm still game to help with this project, getting those skis to a good home

**skifishbum** · 11-20-2020, 02:58 PM

Send the skis to Harry
I'll send binders
Or I'll send binders to another worthy vet
But I votes the. Plaid clad retired mayor
But my spancer will freak out if anymore skis are sent to me at this point
This is the 1st summer I didn't do any wounded warrior or healing waters trips
The majority of them are at high risk for the global pandemic shit show we got going
I feel blessed I managed to share the boat with a handful of friends this season

**Harry** · 11-20-2020, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by skifishbum

Send the skis to Harry
I'll send binders
Or I'll send binders to another worthy vet
But I votes the. Plaid clad retired mayor

As much as I am honored by this offer, I have a quiver of 8-10 skis and I really don’t need more.

Idea: the American Legion here in Big Sky is raising money for a 10th Mountain Division statue. I’m sure they would appreciate getting those beautiful skis and then they would raffle them off as a fundraiser.

I know the Legion guys, they keep trying to get me to join. Some billionaire at the Yellowstone Club will bid the price way up and the Legion guys will get their statue. Win-Win.

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**~mikey b** · 11-20-2020, 08:47 PM

I'm open to ideas.

**Whiteroom_Guardian** · 11-20-2020, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Harry

As much as I am honored by this offer, I have a quiver of 8-10 skis and I really don’t need more.

Idea: the American Legion here in Big Sky is raising money for a 10th Mountain Division statue. I’m sure they would appreciate getting those beautiful skis and then they would raffle them off as a fundraiser.

I know the Legion guys, they keep trying to get me to join. Some billionaire at the Yellowstone Club will bid the price way up and the Legion guys will get their statue. Win-Win.

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I vote for this.

Someone organize. I have $20 towards the purchase of the skis.

**bennymac** · 11-20-2020, 10:24 PM

Yes. Will post more later - likely will start a new thread. I will organize. There is at least one OG mag that can vouch for me that I’m not some grifter looking for Christmas cash.

**~mikey b** · 11-20-2020, 10:25 PM

yeah same here - I think the more you raise out of this the more we can put into a full kit

**Harry** · 11-23-2020, 09:46 AM

OK, I talked to the American Legion here in Big Sky. They would definitely like to receive those skis to use as a fundraiser. Their plan is to build a statue of a WW2-era 10th Mountain trooper here in Big Sky. As this is for fundraising, it would be best to leave them unmounted.

Mikey-b = originally asked $525 shipped, he should get that.
bennymac = money man, maggots send money to him.

When we reach $525 he sends that amount to Mikey-b, who ships the skis to the American Legion.

Any amount over $525 we can include as a donation to the statue fund.

How does this plan sound ?

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**tgapp** · 11-23-2020, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Harry

OK, I talked to the American Legion here in Big Sky. They would definitely like to receive those skis to use as a fundraiser. Their plan is to build a statue of a WW2-era 10th Mountain trooper here in Big Sky. As this is for fundraising, it would be best to leave them unmounted.

Mikey-b = originally asked $525 shipped, he should get that.
bennymac = money man, maggots send money to him.

When we reach $525 he sends that amount to Mikey-b, who ships the skis to the American Legion.

Any amount over $525 we can include as a donation to the statue fund.

How does this plan sound ?

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sounds great to me

@benny, give us ur bank account and ssn so i can, um, get some money over to you

**~mikey b** · 11-23-2020, 10:03 AM

I've been pm-ing with bennymac -

**cspringsposer** · 11-23-2020, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by Harry

OK, I talked to the American Legion here in Big Sky. They would definitely like to receive those skis to use as a fundraiser. Their plan is to build a statue of a WW2-era 10th Mountain trooper here in Big Sky. As this is for fundraising, it would be best to leave them unmounted.

Mikey-b = originally asked $525 shipped, he should get that.
bennymac = money man, maggots send money to him.

When we reach $525 he sends that amount to Mikey-b, who ships the skis to the American Legion.

Any amount over $525 we can include as a donation to the statue fund.

How does this plan sound ?

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Great COA! Let us know how to send you $$$ Bennymac.