The Summit for Life charity event is an exciting weekend of fundraising that revolves around the night time snowshoe race to the top of Aspen Mountain. That’s right, all 3,267 vertical feet of Aspen Mountain is conquered in the dark by over 300 racers!
About the Summit for Life
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The Summit for Life race, on Saturday, December 10th 2011, has racers of all ages, physical ability, and they come from all over the country to participate in this amazing event to educate about donor organ and tissue awareness. All racers choose their own method of lighting the way, and can use any non-motorized equipment like snowshoes, skins, etc.
Registration Times and Cost:
There are two different start times when you go to register:
Recreational Start is at 5:15 p.m. for climbers who anticipate taking longer than two hours to reach the top.
Competitive Start is at 6:00 p.m. for those who will finish in under two hours.
Cost to register is $40 before the race and $50 day of. All racers commit to raise $160 in pledges. All fees include race support, aid stations, dinner at the Sundeck, live music, raffle, awards and a great racer-bag. Racers are encouraged to raise as much money as possible for a chance to win great prizes and support a great cause.
People who want to skip the hike but want to be a part of Summit for Life have two options:
Ride for Life for $60, buys you a ride on the Silver Queen Gondola to the summit to enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing at the Sundeck.
Snowed In is a way to support Summit for Life from the comfort of your home, hotel or if you are not able to make it to Aspen by donating to the cause. All support is welcome!
Party & Extra Info:
Friday December 9, 2011:
Wine and Dine for Life: Don’t forget to sign up for the Party for Life at Pacifica Seafood and Raw Bar, Aspen’s renowned seafood restaurant, to wine and dine with Chris Klug and friends! Party for Life- 10pm: At 10pm, Pacifica Seafood and Raw bar will transform into an after party. While the music is pumping and the lights are flashing there will be snacks created by the talented team at Pacifica and drinks. Attendance at “Wine and Dine for Life” dinner includes “Party for Life” after party.
The Chris Klug Foundation was founded in 2004 by liver transplant recipient and Olympic snowboarder Chris Klug, CKF is dedicated to promoting lifesaving donation and improving the quality of life for donors, donor families, organ transplant candidates and recipients.
