Register For Summit For Life Uphill Charity Event

Saturday December 12, 2009

Welcome to the 4th annual Aspen Summit For Life! Our mission is to raise awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation through a weekend of athletic activity. Please note each participant must sign up individually. If you prefer to fax or mail in a pledge form, or pay by check, please download the Event Registration Form (right-click the link to Save As). The online registration closes at 5 pm on Friday, December 11th. The first 350 registrants for Summit for Life get a complimentary pair of Kahtoola FLIGHTboots (a $99 retail value).

REGISTER HERE!
Please select the event you'd like to participate in:

• Summit for Life- Our signature event. Race or mosey your way up 3,267 vertical feet to the top of Aspen Mountain. Racers of all ages and physical abilities are welcome to participate. Cost  is a $40 required registration fee on or before Friday, December 11th and $50 the day of the race.  By registering you are also committing to raise $160 in requested pledges, however, there is a minimum of $60 in pledges required. The first 50 people that raise more than $250 will receive a headlamp, courtesy of Black Diamond. Once you register, you will be able to create or join a TEAM.
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• Ride for Life - Skip the uphill hike altogether and ride on the Silver Queen Gondola straight to the summit to enjoy dinner, dancing with a live performance by Jes Grew, and cheering on the athletes as they come through the finish line. Cost to register is $60 per person and $35 for kids 12 and under. Click here to register>
  
  
• Snowed In - For those of you who want to support the event but don't want to leave the warmth and comfort of your home or hotel room or can't attend, we welcome your pledges of any amount to support Summit For Life.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009 EVENTS

TWO DIFFERENT START TIMES
5:15 PM Recreational Start: For climbers that anticipate taking longer than two hours to reach the top or for first-timers or hikers that want to take their time.
6:00 PM Competitive Start: For climbers that anticipate finishing in under two hours.

Where: Base of Little Nell Run, Aspen Mountain up to the Sundeck. End with a party on the Sundeck from 6:15 - 10:15pm.

Route: From the base of Aspen Mountain to the Sundeck (3,267 vertical feet in 2.5 miles). The course cut-off time is 9:00 pm.

Course Amenities:

• Two racer support stations along the route with water and patrol access
• Reflective course markers
• Racers can transport dry clothes to the top

Awards: Prizes will be given to the top 3 men, top 3 women finishers and the top team, which will be handed out at 8:00 pm. Awards will also be issued to the top 3 fundraisers.

Registration Check-in: Registration headquarters will be at the Aspen Square Hotel Conference Room, located at 617 East Cooper Avenue, across the street from Gondola Plaza in downtown Aspen. Registration will be open during the following times:

• Friday, December 11th – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Saturday, December 12th
  • Racer Registration: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm for the race. Registration will close promptly at 4:00 pm. If you show up after 4:00 pm you will still be able to participate, however you will NOT be issued a timing chip.
  • Timing chip pick-up for all registrants: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm for a start time of 5:15 pm and 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for a start time of 6:00 pm
  • Gondola "Ride for Life" Registration: Ticket Pick-up and Registration will be open from 8:00 am - 6:30 pm at the Aspen Square. After 6:30 pm tickets can be picked up or phurchased at the Gondola entrance with the security guard until 8:30 pm.

Check-in Requirements

At check-in you must:

• Turn in all your collected pledges ($160 requested but a minimum of $60).
• Sign a waiver. ** If you are 17 years of age or younger, a parent or guardian must be present to sign the waiver.

All participants are strongly encouraged to check-in prior to race day to complete their registration. All participants will need to come by on Saturday, December 12th to pick up their bib, timing chip and goody bag. This is for all participants even the people that register before Saturday.

Recommended Equipment: We suggest the use of stabilizers, snowshoes, track skis, telemark or heavy metal gear. Headlamps are strongly recommended. Please check the Gear & Equipment page for more details and clothing suggestions.

Everything that you need to successfully raise pledges is here, right at your fingertips. Download the forms individually in .doc format below.

Tools included in the kit:
1- Pledge Form
2- Pledge Tracking Sheet
3- Pledge Receipts
4- Sample Fundraising Letter
5- Fundraising Ideas
6- How to Build a Team