2024 Summit for Life
- Date Sat 7th December 2024
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Aspen, Colorado
- Price $26.25 - $77.75
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating evening at the 2024 Summit for Life on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, in the stunning surroundings of Aspen, Colorado! This unique nighttime uphill race challenges participants to ascend 3,267 vertical feet up Aspen Mountain, all while raising crucial awareness for the lifesaving gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation. With a minimum fundraising commitment of just $100, you’ll not only be part of an inspiring cause but also experience the thrill of racing against the clock alongside fellow adventurers.
Expect a vibrant atmosphere as over 400 racers and riders come together for this annual "Kickoff to Winter" event, starting at 5:30 PM MT. Each participant will receive a commemorative racer bag and have the chance to win exciting prizes for top fundraisers and finishers at the post-race celebration at the Sundeck Restaurant. Whether you choose to hike, skin, or snowshoe up the mountain, or opt for the Ride for Life experience on the Silver Queen Gondola, the Summit for Life promises a night of fun, camaraderie, and making a meaningful difference. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event in the heart of the Rocky Mountains!
Expect a vibrant atmosphere as over 400 racers and riders come together for this annual "Kickoff to Winter" event, starting at 5:30 PM MT. Each participant will receive a commemorative racer bag and have the chance to win exciting prizes for top fundraisers and finishers at the post-race celebration at the Sundeck Restaurant. Whether you choose to hike, skin, or snowshoe up the mountain, or opt for the Ride for Life experience on the Silver Queen Gondola, the Summit for Life promises a night of fun, camaraderie, and making a meaningful difference. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event in the heart of the Rocky Mountains!
Organiser's Description
The Chris Klug Foundation invites you to join us for the 2024 Summit for Life and help us celebrate the 19th Annual "Kickoff to Winter" in Aspen, CO!
Summit for Life is a nighttime uphill race up Aspen Mountain, and one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) [https://chrisklugfoundation.org/]. Our mission is to raise awareness of the lifesaving gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation. By participating in Summit for Life (S4L), you are helping us spread this message, and make a difference for the 103,000 people awaiting a transplant in the United States today.
Racers will climb the 3,267 vertical feet to the summit to raise awareness for the gift of life. Each year, over 400 riders and racers take on the challenge and join CKF as we celebrate at the top! Every racer is required to fundraise a minimum of $100 and will receive a long sleeve shirt. There will also be incentives to go above and beyond! _(We are here to support your efforts--please contact us for ideas, strategies, tips, tricks, and tools or access the Fundraising Guide [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6234d64803f53e03fac9c98e/t/653821cd39ebb3367de22c44/1698177639612/Summit+for+Life+Fundraising+Guide+23.pdf]!)_
SUMMIT FOR LIFE:
Participants will meet in Gondola Plaza at the base of the mountain at 5pm MT, and begin racing at 5:30pm! Hike, skin, or snowshoe your way up the 3,267 vertical feet to the top of Aspen Mountain, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, in beautiful Aspen, Colorado. View course map HERE [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6234d64803f53e03fac9c98e/t/653673e0c9f37962b3ab5723/1698067425567/Summit.For.Life.Map.jpg].
The post-race party is held at the Sundeck Restaurant [https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/dining/aspen-mountain/sundeck]! Once you've made it to the summit, join us inside and enjoy dinner provided by The Little Nell [https://www.thelittlenell.com/], live music, and an awards ceremony where we will announce our 2024 Michael Wells Inspirational Award. We'll also be presenting our top fundraisers and top race finishers with their (much-deserved!) awards.
You can also register with your buddies as a team! If you belong to a gym, work for a company, volunteer with an organization...you name it. Get a group of your friends, family, co-workers, volunteer buddies, gym partners, etc, together, pick a team name, and start training for the climb to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation! There is also a prize for the best dressed team so please have some fun with your race costumes!
All registered participants will receive a commemorative 2024 Summit for Life item for registering.
RIDE FOR LIFE:
Skip the uphill hike and ride the Silver Queen Gondola straight to the top of Aspen Mountain! Greet your friends, cheer on the racers, and join us for the post-race party at the Sundeck.
SUMMIT FOR LIFE EVENT SCHEDULE:
_SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH: _IN-PERSON SUMMIT FOR LIFE
* 5:30 PM RACE START
* $50 REGISTRATION FEE ($75 BEGINNING NOVEMBER 23RD)
* $100 FUNDRAISING MINIMUM COMMITMENT (REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND!)
_Please note all racers who have not reached the fundraising minimum by 9am on Friday, December 6th will be charged the remaining amount._
In this exciting event, participants race from the base of Aspen Mountain all the way to the top! Racers will climb the 2.5 milesat night! All participants will receive a racer bag and top racers and fundraisers will be awarded for their efforts with amazing prizes! Dinner will be provided at the Sundeck Restaurant by The Little Nell [https://www.thelittlenell.com/], with a live-streamed awards show post-race, presented by liver transplant recipient and Olympic medalist Chris Klug.
_SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH:_ RIDE FOR LIFE
* 5:30PM START
* $50 REGISTRATION FEE ($75 BEGINNING NOVEMBER 23RD)
* _CHILDREN 8 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER REGISTER FOR FREE _
_Unable to race or ride? Want to do more? Consider volunteering with us! Multiple shifts available. Click HERE [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6234d64803f53e03fac9c98e/t/652f2286d24d550a773dabcf/1697587851670/Volunteer+Opportunities++%281%29.pdf] for more information._
Summit for Life is a nighttime uphill race up Aspen Mountain, and one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) [https://chrisklugfoundation.org/]. Our mission is to raise awareness of the lifesaving gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation. By participating in Summit for Life (S4L), you are helping us spread this message, and make a difference for the 103,000 people awaiting a transplant in the United States today.
Racers will climb the 3,267 vertical feet to the summit to raise awareness for the gift of life. Each year, over 400 riders and racers take on the challenge and join CKF as we celebrate at the top! Every racer is required to fundraise a minimum of $100 and will receive a long sleeve shirt. There will also be incentives to go above and beyond! _(We are here to support your efforts--please contact us for ideas, strategies, tips, tricks, and tools or access the Fundraising Guide [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6234d64803f53e03fac9c98e/t/653821cd39ebb3367de22c44/1698177639612/Summit+for+Life+Fundraising+Guide+23.pdf]!)_
SUMMIT FOR LIFE:
Participants will meet in Gondola Plaza at the base of the mountain at 5pm MT, and begin racing at 5:30pm! Hike, skin, or snowshoe your way up the 3,267 vertical feet to the top of Aspen Mountain, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, in beautiful Aspen, Colorado. View course map HERE [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6234d64803f53e03fac9c98e/t/653673e0c9f37962b3ab5723/1698067425567/Summit.For.Life.Map.jpg].
The post-race party is held at the Sundeck Restaurant [https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/dining/aspen-mountain/sundeck]! Once you've made it to the summit, join us inside and enjoy dinner provided by The Little Nell [https://www.thelittlenell.com/], live music, and an awards ceremony where we will announce our 2024 Michael Wells Inspirational Award. We'll also be presenting our top fundraisers and top race finishers with their (much-deserved!) awards.
You can also register with your buddies as a team! If you belong to a gym, work for a company, volunteer with an organization...you name it. Get a group of your friends, family, co-workers, volunteer buddies, gym partners, etc, together, pick a team name, and start training for the climb to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation! There is also a prize for the best dressed team so please have some fun with your race costumes!
All registered participants will receive a commemorative 2024 Summit for Life item for registering.
RIDE FOR LIFE:
Skip the uphill hike and ride the Silver Queen Gondola straight to the top of Aspen Mountain! Greet your friends, cheer on the racers, and join us for the post-race party at the Sundeck.
SUMMIT FOR LIFE EVENT SCHEDULE:
_SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH: _IN-PERSON SUMMIT FOR LIFE
* 5:30 PM RACE START
* $50 REGISTRATION FEE ($75 BEGINNING NOVEMBER 23RD)
* $100 FUNDRAISING MINIMUM COMMITMENT (REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND!)
_Please note all racers who have not reached the fundraising minimum by 9am on Friday, December 6th will be charged the remaining amount._
In this exciting event, participants race from the base of Aspen Mountain all the way to the top! Racers will climb the 2.5 milesat night! All participants will receive a racer bag and top racers and fundraisers will be awarded for their efforts with amazing prizes! Dinner will be provided at the Sundeck Restaurant by The Little Nell [https://www.thelittlenell.com/], with a live-streamed awards show post-race, presented by liver transplant recipient and Olympic medalist Chris Klug.
_SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH:_ RIDE FOR LIFE
* 5:30PM START
* $50 REGISTRATION FEE ($75 BEGINNING NOVEMBER 23RD)
* _CHILDREN 8 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER REGISTER FOR FREE _
_Unable to race or ride? Want to do more? Consider volunteering with us! Multiple shifts available. Click HERE [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6234d64803f53e03fac9c98e/t/652f2286d24d550a773dabcf/1697587851670/Volunteer+Opportunities++%281%29.pdf] for more information._
Races
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Summit for Life
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (5:30PM EST)
$77.75
CLOSEDIn this exciting event, participants race from the base of Aspen Mountain all the way to the top! Racers will climb 3,267 vertical feet over the course of 2.5 milesat night! All participants will receive a racer bag, and top racers and fundraisers will be awarded for their efforts with amazing prizes! The post-race party will take place at the Sundeck Restaurant, with dinner provided by The Little Nell, live music, and awards presented for top fundraisers and racers with the fastest time. Registration for the Summit for Life ends on December 7th at 4 PM MST. $50 registration fee ($75 beginning on November 23rd). $100 fundraising minimum commitment (we encourage racers to go above and beyond this amount!) Please note all racers who have not reached the fundraising minimum by 9am on Friday, December 6th will be charged the remaining amount. -
Ride for Life
Incl. $2.75 Fee
Sat 7th December 2024 (5:30PM EST)
$77.75
CLOSEDSkip the uphill hike and ride the Silver Queen Gondola straight to the top of Aspen Mountain! Greet your friends, cheer on the racers, and join us for the post-race party at the Sundeck Restaurant. Registration for the Ride for Life ends on December 7th at 6 PM MST. $50 registration fee. Children 8 years old and younger register for free. -
Virtual Summit for Life Option
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$26.25
CLOSEDWe know that there are some supporters who cannot join us in person to head up the hill so this year we are offering the ability to virtually summit! Racers can climb the equivalent or Aspen's 3,267 vertical feet to the summit on December 7th.
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