The Climb Continues –Summer 2008

For registration and information about the 2008 Climb the King fundraiser please visit http://www.climbtheking.org

Climb the King Stats
2008
We have surpassed our 2007 totals and are well on our way to raising over $100K!  Stay tuned...

2007 - Climbers – 216
Climbs – 3,229
Total Raised – $24,952.94
Climbers with the most # of climbs – Todd Bergstein (94), Robin Christensen (82), Liz Christensen (70)
Group of Climbers with the most # of Climbs – Community Entry Services (204)
Couple – Steve and Wendy Birt (100)
Sponsors – Snow King Resort, Strout Architects, CK Mechanical, JH Radio, First Interstate Bank, Teton Motors, Hard Drive Café, High County Linen, Mountain Valley Glass, Raymond James Financial Services

2006 - Climbers – 169
Climbs – 2,532
Total Raised – $20,695
Total Matching Funds Raised – $112,000
Climbers with the most # of climbs – Tom Hickey (157), Sandy Anderson (106), Steve Weichman (100)
Group of Climbers with the most # of Climbs – Community Entry Services (21 individuals, 211 climbs)

Overview: The Jackson Hole Community Counseling Center has completed construction of a 9000 SF mental health facility at 640 Easy Broadway to house all of our operations for years to come. Our campaign has raised $2 million towards our goal of $3.7 million and now we need your help! In order to provide essential mental health services in our community, we must raise additional funds to ensure uninterrupted services to all in need.

Recruit Others to Participate: Recruit your friends, family Co-workers to climb! Its fun, it’s relaxing and it’s beautiful on the King!  Our 2008 goal is 500 climbers and 5,000 climbs.

Make a Donation/Pledge: Make a pledge in support of yourself, another Climber or the groups cumulative Climbs. Every $ Helps!

Solicit Pledges: Challenge yourself to raise money to help this vital effort: talk to family, friends, co-workers, anyone who cares in helping others.  

T-Shirts, Caps, Bumper stickers, etc.:   Each registered climber receives an official Climb T-Shirt and bracelet. Please have and display a Climb marketing item each time you climb Snow King Mountain as well as a chair lift voucher - This is how the Snow King Staff will recognize you as a participant in the Climb and allow you to have a free chairlift ride down. Failure to have a Climb marketing item with you will result in a $2 charge to ride down the hill

Weather & Safety: Safety is our number 1 priority. If bad weather is imminent, please do not begin to climb. If you are on the Mountain please begin down immediately or seek temporary cover. The chairlift will stop running during all threatening weather. If you see the chair is not running, please head down the mountain. We need all climbers to stay safe and healthy to help achieve our goals! 

Clothing, Footwear & Fluids: Please dress appropriately for all conditions on Snow King Mountain. Often times storms can come in quickly, rides down can be chilly & windy, and proper footwear is essential. Remember to drink lots of fluids as well!

Track Your Climbs: Track your own climbs, and see how the Climb 2008 is going by logging on at www.climbtheking.org

Fundraising: For those interested in helping to raise money for this important project, you may sign up sponsors for your own climbs or sponsor someone else. Its easy, just go to www.climbtheking.org. Climbers can raise funds either for their personal ascents or the group’s collective climbs. i.e. John climbs 50 times and receives $5 from Aunt Joan per climb, thus JHCCC would receive 50 x $5 = $250 or Aunt Joan pledges $.25 for the group’s collective climbs, thus JHCCC would receive $.25 x 1000 = $ 250 Many thanks to those willing to help with fundraising!

 For registration and information about the 2008 Climb the King fundraiser please visit http://www.climbtheking.org