Riders Aid is a program run by skiers and snowboarders who are focused on raising awareness and funding for the basic needs of impoverished people around the world.

Many people around the world live without food, clean water, basic health care and shelter.  We want to multiply our resources to help make a difference.  It is our aim to educate and enlist assistance from the snowriding community.  Rather than start our own initiatives in these countries, the money we raise will be given to an existing organization that is already doing good work.

The money we raise will fund the installation of BioSand water filters in the African countries of Kenya, Ethiopia, Libya, Malawi and Mozambique.

rider: Daniel "Floyd" Ralph

  Raised so far in 09/10: $6,300  = 63 Water Filters 

Money raised since we started: $22,478 = 224 Filters 

A bunch of snow shredders in Val d'Isere, France held their "Step Up for Africa II" event this spring.  They built a massive step up out of a bowl and set up a BBQ on the landing.  They sessioned it hard all day with the best trick belonging to Davey.  After the shred session everyone headed over to the Vspot Bar for more prizes and the raffle draw.  Many local shops and businesses donated prizes for the cause.  In total they raised $2,131.00 for clean drinking water in Africa!  Yeah Val d'Isere!  You guys rocked it!