Rules
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 13th
Fundraising: August 1st - October 13th
Hiking Challenge: September 13th - October 13th
Point System
1 foot in elevation gained = 1 point
1 dollar in fundraising = 10 points
Hiking Rules
- Must reach the summit to receive points.
- Please use registered routes on AllTrails. AllTrails will be used to verify elevation gained. NOTE: Elevation gained recordings will not be accepted in any form (Ex: Strava, FitBit, AllTrails recording, Apple watches, etc.)
- NEW - If the specific route does not exist on AllTrails, the "Create Map" tool may be used to obtain elevation gained. The link to this map must be submitted into the Results section to count for points. (This tool requires AllTrails+. Please email info@taylorjamessteeves.org if you do not have AllTrails+. Include the mountain with the route taken and we can map for you!).
- When submitting hiking results include the total elevation gained per AllTrails, a picture of you at the summit and in the comment field enter the trail name and mountain you hiked. How to Submit Results.
- All submissions need to be in before 11:59 PM EST on 10/13/2024.
- 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.
Awards
Top point earner
1st Place - Weekend at Field Guide Lodge in Stowe, VT
2nd Place - $250 REI Gift Card
3rd Place - $100 REI Gift Card
Elevation Challenge
1st Place - Arc'teryx Beta Rain Jacket
Fundraising Incentives
Incentive prizes are cumulative. The more money you raise the more prizes you earn!
$250 – Custom Sweatshirt Blanket
$500 – Customized Yeti 25oz Water Bottle
$1000 – Cotopaxi Luzon 18L Backpack
$5,000 – Hiking basket worth $500
