Your support keeps the Whale alive
That line comes straight from the spirit of Whaleback’s current support pages, and it works. The public fundraising language is at its best when it explains that the mountain is a labor of love and that ticket sales alone do not keep the bullwheel turning.
What the current support pages say your gift helps fund
Whaleback’s public support material points to impact areas such as:
- local ski programs
- youth scholarships and financial aid
- lessons for all ages
- unique community events
- off-season operations that help the mountain stay active year-round
The live support page also says support for the scholarship fund helps put hundreds of kids on the mountain each winter.
Current public nonprofit details
- Organization: Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation / Whaleback Mountain
- Status: 501(c)(3) charitable organization
- EIN: 46-2741734
More than one way to help
The current support pages and related links point visitors toward:
- one-time donations
- sustaining donations
- corporate partnerships
- annual reports and board information
- financial-aid support
Why the message matters now
A March 2025 community letter on the live site described significant financial strain tied to lift repairs and the need to raise immediate funds while retaining staff, running camp, and hosting community events through the off-season. That makes the support page more than a generic donation ask. It is part of how the mountain keeps existing.