Date: July 30-31, 2009
Detailed itinerary:
July 30, 2010
3:00PM – registration and hotel check in. Antlers Hilton
6:00PM- welcome reception and team dinner at Antlers Hilton featuring Miles Zuniga of Fastball.
July 31, 2010
5:00 AM buses depart hotel for trailhead
6:00 AM hike begins
1:00 PM acoustic concert atop Pikes Peak featuring John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light and Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional!
2:00 PM buses return to Antlers Hilton
5:00 PM buses depart Antlers Hilton, Colorado Springs, for Red Rocks Amphitheater
6:00 PM private reception in the Rock Room at Red Rocks Amphitheater featuring a private performance by Brett Dennen. Followed by Michael Franti and Spearhead with Brett Dennen. Prayer Flag Ceremony to take place during concert.
11:00PM buses return to Antlers Hilton in Colorado Springs
Sign in: The sign-in location will be located in the main lobby of the Antlers Hilton in Colorado Springs and will be open Friday July 30 at 3:00PM.
Hike: 6:00 AM. The route will be provided to all registered hikers. The hike will be lead by trained guides and volunteers. Transportation will be provided to the trailhead from the Antlers Hotel. Vehicles can be left in at the hotel and hikers will be provided with transportation from the top of Pikes Peak back to the hotel after the concert. We will not be hiking back down the mountain therefore we do not recommend that anyone drive to the trailhead as we will not be returning to the starting point.
Distance: 6.5 miles
Elevation: 14,110 at peak
Duration: the hike should take 5-6 hours for the average hiker
Highlights: music will be provided for our team along the trail!
Spectators: Spectators and supporters are welcome to join us atop Pikes Peak, free of charge, by driving to the top of Pikes Peak. Park fees apply, check here for more information about driving and fees.
Registration Fee: A $79 registration fee will be required for all participants who wish to hike with us.
Included in the registration fee:
1. Welcome reception and dinner on July 30 at Antlers Hilton, Colorado Springs.
2. Light bagged breakfast the morning of the hike
3. Shuttle to trailhead
4. Medical personnel
5. Park fees
6. Welcome packages
7. Water, trail snacks and drinks
Not included in the registration fee:
1. Transportation to and from the airport
2. Hotel rooms at the Antlers Hilton
3. Any personal hiking gear
Participation Options:
All Pikes Peak Rocks participants are asked to raise donations for the Love Hope Strength Foundation.
OPTION 1: Pikes Peak hike only. $79 registration fee. No minimum donation required.
OPTION 2: Pikes Peak hike, Red Rocks Post Party and Party Bus. $79 registration fee and $750 fundraising pledge.
OPTION 3: Red Rocks Party only. Party bus NOT included. $79 registration fee. $300 fundraising pledge.
All those who reach their fundraising goals based upon the options above will be invited to join us for a complimentary post hike celebration event at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Party bus to and from Red Rocks from Antlers Hotel, private cocktail reception with Brett Dennen, Prayer Flag Ceremony during Michael Franti with Spearhead and tickets to Michael Franti & Spearhead with Brett Dennen will be provided*. All proceeds will support cancer care around the globe and specifically fund bone marrow drives across the United States.
*Supplies limited. Red Rocks Amphitheater post party will be for registered participants who pledge the required minimum. Full donations must be received by July 30, 2010 on a first come first serve basis. Tickets will NOT be available for purchase through Love Hope Strength. Additional tickets may be purchased through AEG while supplies last. Tickets purchased through AEG will not include transportation nor cocktail reception.
Fundraising: All participants will receive a customized “hiker page” where you will be able to provide a personal photo and bio to share with your friends and family your personal reason for joining Pikes Peak Rocks. Here, they will be able to donate to the Love Hope Strength Foundation in your name in order to meet your pledge. Fundraising deadline is July 30, 2009.
Teams: Hikers may create a team of as many people as they desire. This is great for family members, companies or groups of friends that wish to raise funds together. Please note that each team member is still required to pay the full registration fee and donation. No group discounts are available.
Physical requirements: Hiking to 14,000 feet is a strenuous task and should not be taken lightly. At high altitudes (above 10,000ft), there is less oxygen making it harder to breath and exercise. All hikers should be physically fit, no former hiking is required and no technical skills are required to hike Pikes Peak. Hikers not accustomed to the high altitude and physical demands of the trail are advised to arrive in Colorado Springs at least 2 days prior to the climb in order to properly acclimatise. Discount room rates at Antlers Hilton are available. The more time allowed acclimating, the better off you will be. It’s a different world in the mountains! Additional information on training and preparation will be provided to all registered hikers. Emergency personnel will be on site the day of the hike.
Flights
We recommend that all out of state participants fly in and out of Colorado Springs Airport. Flights from Denver are an option but Colorado Springs is approximately an hour drive from Denver.
Accommodations:
Antlers Hilton
Four South Cascade
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1685
1-800-HILTONS
http://www.antlers.com/
**NOTE – rooms must be booked by June 29th to receive the discount room rate. All rates subject to market price after June 29.
Call 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the Love Hope Strength Room Block at the Hilton Antlers in Colorado Springs. You will be responsible for all room charges and taxes.
Discount room rate of $89 is available in Colorado Springs at Antlers Hilton for all registered participants. Up to 4 people per room is permitted. **We highly recommend that you stay at the Antlers Hotel the evenings of the 30th and 31st We recommend that you stay at the hotel July 30 in order to partake in the welcome reception dinner, get a proper nights sleep and get to the sign-in location on time. The trailhead is over 80 miles from Denver. We also recommend that you stay on the evening of July 31 as we celebrate at Red Rocks Amphitheater and will return to the Antlers Hilton. It will be a long day!
Cancellation: Upon registration, you are pledging to raise $1,000 for the Love Hope Strength Foundation. You will be asked to make the full donation regardless of your participation in Pikes Peak Rocks. Please register only if you are ready to make this commitment to support global cancer care. Spots are limited therefore your commitment is crucial to the success of this campaign. Registration fees and donations are non-refundable.
Weather: In the event of inclement weather, the hike will be postponed to a later date. Safety is our first priority. Changes in concert entertainment may take place in the event of a date change.
Registration: All hikers must pre-register online to secure a spot on the Pikes Peak Rocks hike. Only 200 spot are available and they will sell out quickly.
Directions: Click here for complete driving directions.
Packing list: Be prepared: Pack light and pack wisely. Temperatures can go from 80 degrees in the sun to snow and hail on the peak. Dress in layers! Prepare for hot and cold! Cotton fibers are NOT the best option, be sure to have base layer, fleece or down jacket and rain gear. Heat, wind, rain, snow, hail – Pikes Peak is known for it all!!! Current daily temperature on peak is 40 degrees.
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- -Water will be provided but we recommend that you bring a camelback style bag with a water belly for easy carrying. Do not underestimate the amount of water you will need. You should plan on drinking 2-3 times more water than you usually drink – start this at least 2 days before the hike. Your body NEEDS to be hydrated when exercising at altitude and many of you are coming from sea level.****Drink water even if you are not thirsty to keep your body hydrated on the hike. Snacks will be provided but bring a favorite if you desire. We recommend energy bars, jerky and hard candy.
- -Sunglasses
- -Sunscreen
- -Bugspray
- -Windjacket
- -Fleece jacket
- -Gloves
- -Warm hat
- -Blister care and basic first aid needs
- -Trekking poles are optional. We recommend Leki hiking poles. Please note that trekker poles can be cumbersome towards the summit and may be left in the vehicles at the lunch checkpoint.
- -Good trail shoes or hiking boots. The terrain can be uneven and good ankle support will be a bonus. Currently, there is snow on the mountain. Please be sure your boots or hiking shoes are waterproof.
- -Shade hat, the sun can be strong on the mountain
- -Tissues for runny noses and…well.. you know what else
- -Gaiters (optional) they keep snow and debris out of boots
- -Plastic bag for trash…leave no trace is our motto!
- -A small backpack to carry it all in!
**All of the above is subject to change.
