Community Events

February, 2025

• Feb

  1

  Saturday

  King and Queen of the Ridge

  23rd Annual Hike & Ski/Ride-a-thon Fundraising Event

  Music:

  Lost Canyons

  Drink Promo:

  MAP Brewing

  Date

  Saturday, February 1, 2025

  Details

  This event supports avalanche education in Southwest Montana, with 100% of the funds raised going directly to the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. Since 2003, an incredible $270,304 has been raised!
  
  Help us promote avalanche safety and awareness by clicking here. Then select "Sign Up to Fundraise" to create your personalized K&Q fundraising page!

  Who

  • All Disciplines
  • Age categories: 12 and under, 13-18, 19 and up
  • Participants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult during event
  • Teams encouraged
  • Limited to 100 (total) competitors

  Where

  • Top of the Bridger Lift, on the Ridge

  Fee

  • $20 for all competitors

  Ticket

  • Valid Season Pass or Lift Ticket required

  Schedule

  • 8am MANDATORY competitor's meeting in FaceShots in the Jim Bridger Lodge
  • 9:30am - 2:30pm race hours as conditions allow

  Equipment

  • 457kHz avalanche transceiver
  • Retention devices or brakes
  • Secure skis/board while hiking
  • Helmet recommended

  Registration

  • Pre-registration required by NOON Friday, January 31, 2025; sign up online with a credit card.
  • No same day sign ups
  • If under the age of 18, signature of a parent or legal guardian required
  • One release per competitor
  • All pledges made before 1:15pm on February 1st, 2025 will be counted toward fundraising prizes.

  Awards

  • 4pm in Jim Bridger Lodge
  • Community Events Series Awards:

    • Medals to top three male and female finishers in each age group
    • Fantastic Door Prizes (must participate and be present to win)
  • GNFAC Awards:

    • Fundraising Awards:
      • Top 5 Fundraising Individuals
      • Top Fundraising Team
    Hiking/Lap Awards:
    • King & Queen of the Ridge
    • Medals to top three males/ females in each age group
    • Boasting rights for the highest average hikes by a team
  • Entry into the Grand Prize drawing on March 15

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

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