Tay's Summit Challenge

Location

     Wherever you are! This event is not exclusive to Maine. All hikes do need to be an All Trails registered and tracked trail.

Dates

     Registration: August 1st - October 14th
     Fundraising: August 1st - October 14th
     Hiking Challenge: September 13th - October 14th

Point System

     1 foot in elevation gained = 1 point
     1 dollar in fundraising = 10 points

Hiking Rules

1. Must reach the summit of the mountain to receive points.
2. Trails must be verified and registered on AllTrails. AllTrails will be used to verify elevation gained.
3. When submitting hiking results include the total elevation, a picture of you at the summit and in the comment field enter the trail name and mountain you hiked. How to Submit Results.
4. All submissions need to be in before 11:59 PM EST on 10/13/2024.
5. We highly encourage all of our participants to show their love and support of the Tay Summit Challenge on social media! Use the hashtag #staystrongclimbon and tag the Taylor James Steeves Foundation so we can share and spread the word.
6. Hikers who achieve more than 10,000 ft of elevation during the challenge will receive the 10,000 ft patch.

Awards

 

Top point earner

     1st Place - Weekend at New England Outdoor Center and gift card to NEOC. Value $1400
     2nd Place - $250 REI Gift Card 
     3rd Place - $100 REI Gift Card 

Elevation Challenge

     1st Place - NEMO Hornet OSMO Ultralight 2P Tent

Fundraising Incentives

Incentive prizes are cumulative. The more money you raise the more prizes you earn!

$50 - All Weather Decal and Carabiner Wallet

$250 – Yeti Tumbler

$500 – Cotopaxi fanny pack

$1000 – Patagonia Nano puff 

$5,000 – Nemo sleep system (Men's) (Women's) or Yeti Cooler