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HONOR THE LEGACY.
STRENGTHEN THE MISSION.

Your tax-deductible gift helps preserve the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division and support the soldiers, veterans, and families who carry it forward.

From scholarships and historic preservation to outdoor programs, every gift ensures that this legacy continues to make an impact for generations to come.

Colorado resident? Support the Foundation through a specialty license plate.

WHERE YOUR GIFT GOES

Every donation is thoughtfully invested in programs that honor service, preserve history, and support the 10th Mountain Division community. The Foundation is committed to responsible stewardship, ensuring that every dollar is used to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Explore how your support makes a difference and how we maintain transparency in everything we do.

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2026 NINETY-POUND RUCKSACK CHALLENGE

A Foundation grant helped support the 2026 Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge, an annual event that brings veterans, skiers, mountaineers, active-duty service members, and community members together to honor the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division. Held each year on February 18, the Challenge commemorates the Division’s historic ascent of Riva Ridge in 1945 while inspiring participants to embrace the same spirit of perseverance, teamwork, and service. Through events hosted at ski areas across the country, donor support helps foster camaraderie, strengthen community connections, and introduce new generations to the enduring legacy of the 10th Mountain Division.

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2026 51ST ANNUAL 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION SKI-IN

Foundation support helped the 10th Mountain Alpine Club participate in and contribute to the 51st Annual 10th Mountain Division Ski-In in Colorado. By helping connect veterans, active-duty service members, descendants, and outdoor enthusiasts, the event fostered camaraderie, mentorship, and a shared appreciation for the Division’s mountain heritage. Through gatherings like the Ski-In, donor support helps strengthen the 10th Mountain community while preserving one of its most enduring traditions and inspiring the next generation of mountain leaders.

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2026 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CLIMB-IN AT HISTORIC CAMP HALE

A Foundation grant helped support the inaugural 10th Mountain Division Memorial Day Weekend Climb-In at historic Camp Hale in 2026, bringing together veterans, active-duty service members, mountain guides, historians, and members of the broader 10th Mountain community. Led by 10th Mountain veteran and professional guide Mauri DiMeo, the event provided an opportunity to reconnect with the Division’s mountain heritage while fostering mentorship, outdoor education, camaraderie, and community. Through partnerships like this, donor support helps preserve the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division while creating meaningful opportunities for connection, shared experience, and the development of future mountain leaders.

GET A COLORADO SPECIALTY PLATE

Have a vehicle in Colorado? Colorado residents can support the 10th Mountain Foundation through a specialty license plate. Each plate provides ongoing funding while serving as a visible connection to the Division’s legacy.

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OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

CORPORATE Sponsorships

Support the 10th Mountain Division community through mission-aligned sponsorships, matching programs, and long-term collaboration.

TRIBUTE OR MEMORIAL GIVING

Honor a soldier, veteran, family member, or loved one through a meaningful gift.

LEGACY GIVING

Support the Foundation through estate planning, retirement accounts, or other long-term charitable giving options.

JOIN OUR GROWING NETWORK OF PARTNERS

We are actively seeking partnerships with organizations whose values align with our mission. Reach out to explore how your organization can support the 10th Mountain community.

Industry partners

The Foundation works with select companies to create products and initiatives inspired by the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division. These partnerships help raise funds, expand awareness, and strengthen support for the community we serve.

Philanthropic partners

Through grants, sponsorships, and collaborative initiatives, philanthropic partners help extend meaningful support to soldiers, veterans, families, and preservation efforts connected to the 10th Mountain Division community.

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