Shred Fest raises funds for inclusive outdoor recreation
JULIE ENGLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year AGO
Revelers at the 80s-themed Shred Fest party at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday. DREAM Adaptive Recreation was founded in 1985. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
The Hellroaring Hotties sing an original song at the Shred Fest's 80s-themed party. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Mark Hagen created a DREAM diorama on a hat for the Shred Fest. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Ed Rosado wins a high-five and a prize at the Shred Fest. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Julie Tickle, executive director of DREAM Adaptive Recreation, talks to the crowd at the 80s themed Shred Fest at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Team Rubber Duckie sing at the Shred Fest near the DREAM shack Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Revelers at the 80s-themed Shred Fest party at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday. DREAM Adaptive Recreation was founded in 1985. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A pie was included in the prizes won by Jeff Brown for making 11 uphill laps at the Shred Fest Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Julie Engler covers Whitefish City Hall and writes community features for the Whitefish Pilot. She earned master's degrees in fine arts and education from the University of Montana. She can be reached at [email protected] or 406-882-3505. | March 26, 2025 1:00 AM
The snow was deep and the stoke was high for DREAM Adaptive Recreation’s sixth annual Shred Fest last weekend. Participants raised funds and accumulated vertical feet as they either skied downhill all day or made uphill laps in challenging weather conditions.
DREAM Adaptive Recreation was founded in 1985, so in honor of the organization’s 40th year, the Shred Fest was 80s themed. Many costumes featured big hair and neon colors.
About 120 community members raised over $110,000, to date, to support DREAM’s outdoor recreation programs. Shred Fest donations will be accepted through April 15
The Hellroaring Hotties sing an original song at the Shred Fest's 80s-themed party. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Mark Hagen created a DREAM diorama on a hat for the Shred Fest. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Ed Rosado wins a high-five and a prize at the Shred Fest. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot).
Julie Tickle, executive director of DREAM Adaptive Recreation, talks to the crowd at the 80s themed Shred Fest at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Team Rubber Duckie sing at the Shred Fest near the DREAM shack Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Revelers at the 80s-themed Shred Fest party at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday. DREAM Adaptive Recreation was founded in 1985. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A pie was included in the prizes won by Jeff Brown for making 11 uphill laps at the Shred Fest Saturday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
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