FAQs
How does a Virtual Challenge work?
Each Summit in the Virtual Challenge will have milestone goals that must be reached to complete the challenge. You can do the challenge wherever you are at your own pace. Milestone goals are based on elevation gain. Take whatever time you need and whatever distance you need to reach the elevation. You will need to find ways to climb as much elevation as possible. If you live in the flatlands you can get creative by climbing stairs or using a stairstepper at the gym.
You will submit your progress and as you reach each milestone you receive a digital badge to mark your achievement. Complete the challenge before the end of 2022 to receive your summit pin.
How do I register?
100% of your registration fees go directly to the AWExpeditions Scholarship Foundation.
Q: How do I register?
A: Simply click Sign Up on whichever event you want to do! Follow the prompts, input your information and payment and boom, you're good to go!
Q: Can I register multiple people?
A: Yes you can! We encourage you to get friends and family to do this challenge with you! Signing up multiple people is easy, simply click "Add Additional Registrants" as you are registering. You will need to know all of their information however so make sure you have that on hand before you begin!
Q: Are there any additional fees?
A: There are two fees that we do not control. The first is sales tax which is automatically generated when you put in your address. The other is a transaction fee charged by RunSignup to process your credit card. This fee changes slightly depending on how much your transaction is, usually an additional $3-$4.
How do I join a team?
Participating in any event is more fun with your friends! During race registration you will be asked whether you want to join a team or create your own team, at which point you can do either. However, if you registered and did not join or create a team at that point, you can always do it after the fact. With a virtual event your team mates can be anywhere in the world to share this journey!
For more information and tutorials see Runsignup help: Joining a Team
How do I report my progress?
Reporting for this event is simple. You can track your progress using any app or device, then after each hike, you will log your elevation gain and time.
- When logged into your Runsignup account simply go to your Profile, scroll down to AWExpeditions Virtual Summit Challenge and click Submit Virtual Results.
- Without logging in to your account, you can log results by going to Submit Virtual Results, then search for your registration either by first and last name or by email address and DOB and select Lookup Registration. Once you have found your registration select Log Activities.
You will need to enter both your time and your elevation gain, then select Submit Activity. Alternatively, you can upload your activity by selecting Load Activity from file to upload a GPX, FIT, or TCX file.
For more information and tutorials see Runsignup help: Submit and Manage Virtual Results
What do I get?
Besides the warm and fuzzy feeling of knowing you're helping a great cause, you will receive a digital badge to mark your progress as you reach each milestone goal. To commemorate the completion of this challenge you will receive a stainless steel laser engraved summit marker pin. (Or you have the option to receive your summit pin after registration for an additional $5).
Bonus: These challenge simulate the actual climbs for an opportunity to test and improve your mountain fitness. Sunny Stroeer shares her extensive knowledge (and fun stories) about each climb throughout the journey. You'll connect with others for support and accountability in our private Facebook group. You will be a much stronger hiker, better prepared for a real mountain summit and you will undoubtedly have met a few new friends.
