Bear Valley, CA…The Nickolay Dodov Foundation is the leading provider of Free Avalanche Education for youth and individuals of all ages in Northern California, founded after their son Nickolay Dodov, who in March of 2012, at the age of 26, tragically passed away in an avalanche in Haines, Alaska, while heli-boarding. Over the past decade, the Foundation has reached out with FREE Avalanche Education through its flagship program, “Know Before You Go,” and conducted interactive Youth Avalanche Safety Workshops. These initiatives have touched the lives of over 15,700 ski and snowboard athletes, middle and high school students, university attendees, coaches, teachers, parents, and mountain enthusiasts of all ages. As the Foundation continues its mission, it honors the legacy of Nickolay Dodov, a beloved son, artist, athlete, and brother of Bear Valley.

The Slopestyle portion of Saturdays event will pivot into an amazing powder day of riding with friends and family in honor of Nickolay Dodov. We, along with Nick’s parents Natalia and Alex, invite everyone to meet us at the top of Mokelumne Express at 11 am to ride in memory of Nickolay Dodov.

Following the ride, we encourage you to join us at the Bear Bungalow for the Nickolay Dodov Foundation Fundraiser Raffle, featuring over $6,000 worth of donated prizes by local business & outdoor brands, swag giveaways, and Reggae on the mountain with live performances by Cali Rebels with special guest Kava Jah and DJ sets by Freedom Fighta Sounds and Mountain Lion Sounds.

Revised schedule;

9am-2pm: Raffle table in the sunroom

9am: Event shirts for sale *very limited quantity, while supplies last

11:00am: Meet at the top of Mokelumne Express to ride in memory of Nickolay Dodov.

2:15pm: Ceremony commemorating Nickolay & the Nickolay Dodov Foundation.

2:30pm: Raffle drawing

Throughout the Day: Groove to live music, participate in raffles, and enjoy coming together for an amazing cause.

Raffle Ticket Prices: $5 for one ticket or $20 for six tickets, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Nickolay Dodov Foundation.

We’re raffling off over $6,000 in prizes graciously donated by local business and outdoor brands. Raffle tickets will be priced at $5. 100% of the proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Nickolay Dodov Foundation. Raffle table open 9am-2pm

From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, groove to the rhythm of live reggae music featuring Cali Rebels with special guest Kava Jah, along with DJ performances by Freedom Fighta Sounds and Mountain Lion Sounds.

The Nickolay Dodov Foundation is the leading provider of Free Avalanche Education for youth and individuals of all ages in Northern California, founded after their son Nickolay Dodov, who in March of 2012, at the age of 26, tragically passed away in an avalanche in Haines, Alaska, while heli-boarding. Over the past decade, the Foundation has reached out with FREE Avalanche Education through its flagship program, “Know Before You Go,” and conducted interactive Youth Avalanche Safety Workshops. These initiatives have touched the lives of over 15,700 ski and snowboard athletes, middle and high school students, university attendees, coaches, teachers, parents, and mountain enthusiasts of all ages. As the Foundation continues its mission, it honors the legacy of Nickolay Dodov, a beloved son, artist, athlete, and brother of Bear Valley.

Event Donors:

Googlesoc
Dakine
Bear Valley Backcountry
Tempest Optics
Books on Main
SCOTT
Turtlefur
Gold Country Roasters
Locke Vineyards
Hinterhaus Distilling
Poppies & Pines Hair Salon
Earth and Ocean Boardshop
Thrive Snowboards
Reba Sports
Stage Ideas INC
Anticupid Amor
Mountain Aloha Mountain Biking Co.
Sequoia Woods Country Club
Moaning Caverns
NCP SALES
High Sierra Framing + Gallery
Nidecker Snowboards
Bear Valley Adventure Co.
Boyle McDonald Wines
Thrive Snowboards
The Nickolay Dodov Foundation is the leading provider of Free Avalanche Education to all ages in Northern California. To learn more about The Nickolay Dodov Foundation click here