Andy Atha enjoying a lunch break after skiing high up in the San Juans a couple winter ago and in the same location as this years AA Gelande event. Photo credit David Breed
Andy Atha’s Gelande ski gear was on display at Purgatory during his Celebration of life this past July. Photo credit Anne Spiker
Andy Atha was a long time snowcat driver and mechanic for Purgatory Ski Resort but he was enjoying this snowcat going up Kendall a couple of winters ago. Photo credit David Breed
On Saturday, March 29th, up above Little Molas Lake, there will be the first annual Andy “AA” Atha Gelande Event, which is a memorial event, and there is no charge for entry or spectators.
Andy “AA” Atha was a long time North La Plata County resident who had strong ties to Silverton and the locals. He passed away suddenly almost a year ago, on May 9th, 2024, at the age of ...
