Snowbasin Skiing for a good cause

 

Skiing for a Good Cause

2015 marks the 8th annual Bob’s Vertical Challenge, Utah’s premier winter charity event being held on March 19, 2015, at Snowbasin Resort.
The Vertical Challenge is a skiing and snowboarding event that has been going on for eight years. Proceeds from this event help raise funds for supporting the Trapper Trails Council’s ScoutReach program - providing a quality Scouting program for inner city youth that may not have the chance to participate in Scouting otherwise.
In years past, this event has been mostly for corporate sponsors and just held on a single day. This year we are bringing this event to everyone!
Trapper Trails Council is holding the very first SEASON LONG EVENT! Absolutely ANYONE can participate! As participants hit the slops this season they’ll track their vertical feet skied or boarded through an app on their mobile device. This app will update our event leader board and those that have skied the most vertical feet by March 19, 2015 will be showered with praise, get some awesome prizes, and most of all each participant will know that they’ve helped provide Scouting to some of those that need it most!
In addition to the season long event Trapper Trails Council will be hosting a Scout/youth ski day at Snowbasin Resort on March 7, 2015. Scouts, youth, parents and leaders are invited to spend the day on the mountain skiing and boarding, with stations and workshops put on by the snow patrol. Scouts are encouraged to earn their Snow Sports merit badge!
With so many ways to participate in this wonderful program there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes this winter for a good cause! To register for any of these events please visit us at:
www.bobsverticalchallenge.org
This years annual Vertical Challenge is an invitation to the world to ski or snowboard as many vertical feet as you can! Participants will be able to choose from 3 challenges:
Season-Long – Beginning on Friday, November 28, 2014 and ending March 19, 2015, track your vertical feet (skiing or snowboarding) at ANY ski resort, in ANY state, and record your details via the “Trace ” app.
Youth Day – On Saturday, March 7, 2015, Scouts and youth are invited to Snowbasin Ski Resort to earn requirements for the Snow Sports merit badge! Learn new techniques from the Ski Patrol, and how to survive in the winter weather! Record your details via the “Trace ” app.
Finish Line Event – On Thursday, March 19, 2015, season-long participants and corporate sponsors are invited to Snowbasin Ski Resort for our final challenge of the season – 100,000 vertical feel in a single day! Record your details via the “Trace ” app.

For any questions feel free to contact James Dyer: james.dyer@scouting.org or (801) 479-5460.