Alpental’s Edelweiss chair fundraiser raises $194,000+ for local nonprofits
Funds to be donated to local schools and community nonprofits
SNOQUALMIE PASS, WA – August 12, 2025 – Alpentalis proud to announce thatthebeloved EdelweissRiblet double chairlifthas raised $194,343.11 for local community organizations,demonstrating the ski area's deep-rooted commitment to supporting the communities of Snoqualmie Valley and Upper Kittitas County. The originalchairlift was decommissioned this spring to make way for the new Edelweiss Triple Chair.
The fundraising effort included an online auction of the original Riblet double chairs, the upper and lower bullwheels, and the chair’s vintage auxiliary motor. Proceeds will benefit local education nonprofits that serve the community year-round.
“The success of the auction reflects the emotional connection that generations of skiers and snowboarders have formed with the Edelweiss chair,” said Guy Lawrence, general manager of Summit at Snoqualmie and Alpental. “The nonprofits we’re supportingaren't just our neighbors – they're our guests, our team members, and the families of our team members. At the end of the day, the children in our local community are the mountain's future."