A fundraiser like the Black Diamond/Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center event on Thursday, September 13, can raise as much as $60,000 in a single night. Black Diamond’s east parking lot hosted Herban Empire’s music, a silent auction, Uinta’s beer and RICO’s food. The 1500-strong crowd renewed friendships and anticipated a fantastic season of backcountry skiing and snowboarding while raising money for the UAC.