Win the D5 Sweepstakes!

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Grand Prize - $4,100+ Value
Prize #2 - $4,000+ Value
Prize #3 - $4,000+ Value
Prize #4 - $2,600+ Value
Prize #5 - $2,300 Value
Prize #6 - $2,100+ Value
Prize #7 - $2,000+ Value
Congratulations to
our winner!
Mar 16, 2026
Daniel Richardson
Newport, MN
Winning Entry
08476

Congratulations to our winners:

  • Grand Prize – #08476 – Daniel Richardson
  • Prize #2 – #01398 – Dan Sandberg
  • Prize #3 – #04886 – Kenzie Carson
  • Prize #4 – #08957 – Blaine Smith
  • Prize #5 – #08045 – Cody Evans
  • Prize #6 – #07601 – Brad Moskowitz

Prize #7 - #9949 - Kelley Smith

Prize #8 (Db Journey BONUS Item) - #7201 - Dag Larson

A3 is excited to host our 3rd annual D5 sweepstakes for members and supporters with nearly $25k worth of prizes!

Enter for a chance to win heli-skiing packages, cat skiing excursions, guided days in Japan, Oregon, or Utah, a motorized riding course, equipment, or avalanche safety gear with a donation as low as $25.

The goal of the D5 Sweepstakes is to bring together mountain enthusiasts in support of the men and women who enable us to live, work, or play in avalanche country.

Proceeds from the D5 sweepstakes will help A3 facilitate our programming, including but not limited to:

  • Setting industry standards and curriculum guidelines for all US-based avalanche education

  • Providing mental health resources and grant funding to first responders

  • Publishing industry trade journals and education materials for professionals

  • Funding new snow and avalanche research

  • Operating avalanche.org in partnership with the National Avalanche Center to reduce costs for regional avalanche centers and create collaboration across the industry

We are dedicated to the professional development of those who keep us safe, informed, and educated in avalanche country.

No donation necessary to enter, see details here
    Sweepstakes Details
  • Close Date
    Mar 5, 2026
  • Close Time
    8:00 PM MST
  • Drawing Date
    Mar 16, 2026
  • Drawing Time
    10:00 AM MDT
  • Drawing Location
    Denver, CO

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Denver, CO 80211
307-264-5924

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A3 fosters community, sets industry standards, and supports the professional development of those who help us live, work, or recreate in the mountains.

The American Avalanche Association (A3) has been the self-governing body for avalanche professionals in the US since 1986. A3 members include snow science researchers, search-and-rescue professionals, avalanche forecasters, educators, guides, ski patrollers, athletes, snow rangers, technicians, and explosives specialists.

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