Unique Auction Items At The Miners Ball Digger Event

The biggest night of the year for Digger Athletics is set for Saturday, April 18^th as the Miners Ball & Digger Auction is set for Valley Bank Arena in the HPER Complex on the campus of Montana Tech.

The Live Auction this year is simply phenomenal. From tailgate parties to championship-caliber gameday experiences, incredible golf outings on courses that most don’t even know exist and even an autographed Taylor Swift guitar. Yeah, there’s some incredible stuff and over the next couple of days we’ll be highlighting some of them along with the generous donors that made them possible. Here are a few to get you started.

ULTIMATE OREDIGGER BACKYARD PACKAGE

This package is built for true Orediggers and includes a custom, one-of-a-kind fire pit featuring the Montana Tech logo, Charlie Oredigger and more. It’s paired with a custom-wrapped YETI cooler and a set of one-of-a-kind custom cornhole boards. This package was donated by AFFCO, Universal Athletics and Kyle and Emily Stenson.

STOCK FARM CLUB GOLF

Here is one of those golf courses you probably don’t know exists. Stock Farm Golf Course is a premiere, private golf club set against the stunning backdrop of the Bitterroot Mountains, renowned for its beauty and top-tier amenities. This package includes golf for three with Oredigger Alumni Harley Paugh and lunch and snacks on the course. Donated by Harley Paunch, LINC Professionals, LLC

REEL PARADISE ON THE BIGHORN

Whether you’re an expert angler or a novice you will enjoy this trip for two to one of the most legendary trout fisheries in the West and enjoy two full days on the water guided by Wayne Egbert, a lifelong expert who will put you where the fish are biting. The package includes 2 days of fly fishing, a 2-night stay in comfortable accommodations and all meals included. Donated by Westmoreland Mining.

NASHVILLE BACKSTAGE

Experience Nashville’s incredible scene and the magic that happens behind the scenes. The trip includes a 3-night stay at the Hutton Hotel in the heart of Nashville, tickets to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry with an exclusive backstage experience, a curated Nashville experience with insider access and Windspire concierge service to handle every detail. Donated by Conoco Phillips.

Stay tuned as we’ll be highlighting more Oredigger live auction items soon.

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