BURLINGTON, Vt., April, 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Avalanche Nest-Egg a Vermont public benefit non-profit, is proud to announce it will be hosting its annual benefit concert and fundraising event this Friday April 18^th in Stowe, Vermont at The Rusty Nail. www.rustynailvt.com

Join us at the Nail to kick-start the party with live music by Vermont's Premier Rock, Folk, Funk, Band- The Aerolites. www.theaerolites.com  It will be an all night event with drinks, dancing, and a huge silent auction with all proceeds donated to the IAN Fund.  DPS Skis is this years headline sponsor and they have donated the coveted Wailer 112 RPC skis. www.dpsskis.com

There will be loads of other items donated by Burton Snowboards, Hotel Vermont, Teton Mountain Lodge, Skiershop.com, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Vermont Peanut Butter Company, Reciprocity Studio, and a ton of local restaurants and small business.  

The organization came to life from an idea that Ian spoke often about.  Through the hard work of his friends and family the Nest-Egg was born.  Ian was an expert skier, backcountry enthusiast, and Stowe legend who was lost to avalanche in Colorado this past spring.  He was the co-founder of the Stowe Mountain Film Festival, and drummer for the regional touring rock band, Named By Strangers, whose raucous New Year's and Halloween shows at the Rusty Nail are now legendary.

The primary mission of the International Avalanche Nest-Egg is to assist the children and families of avalanche victims with immediate and long-term financial needs associated with the death of a loved one.  The long-term goal is to put these children through college and create financial stability in a time of need. The secondary mission is to increase avalanche awareness, and further support the responsible enjoyment of backcountry sports.

The evening's entertainment will be kicked off by Victor Veve and Jeremey Harple of the Aerolites backed by Micah Sanguedolce, Peter Bixby, and Dannis Hackney.  All donations will go to the fund.

For more information on the IANe Fund, visit its website at: www.ianfund.org

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SOURCE International Avalanche Nest Egg Inc.