Secret Spot Team Challenge

Suicide rates in Colorado are significantly higher than the national average, and mental health issues are a growing concern in our mountain communities. We will no longer sit on the sidelines as we lose friends and family members. As skiers and snowboarders, we all have our own "Secret Spots" on the mountain that we keep to ourselves. Unfortunately, we also might have our own darker secrets of depression and suicide. Our desire is to share these "Secret Spots” by bringing these issues into the light and inviting others to share their stories of hope. There is support in our communities and we want to provide the opportunity for those that need help to find it. And we know that overcoming these issues needs to be a Team Challenge, because it is not easy for anyone to do so alone.

Event Mission

To raise funds for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, to educate the public on the problems of mental illness and suicide in ski and snowboard communities and to offer practical, healthy solutions moving forward.

Event Description

January 23rd, 2021 at Copper Mountain

The Secret Spot Challenge is the first on-mountain, ski/snowboard scavenger-hunt-style team challenge of its kind. Teams of two to six people search intermediate terrain at Copper Mountain Ski Resort for a number of “secret spots” where they learn about mental health/suicide prevention stats and tools, solve mental puzzles and complete physical challenges.

Sign up your team by clicking here!

The Secret Spot Challenge is the first on-mountain, ski/snowboard scavenger-hunt-style team challenge of its kind. Teams of two to six people search intermediate terrain at Copper Mountain Ski Resort for a number of “secret spots” where they learn about mental health/suicide prevention stats and tools, solve mental puzzles and complete physical challenges. The physical challenges encourage team-building and transparent peer communication. The mental puzzles include those that educate on the problem of suicide and poor mental health in mountain towns and also equip those involved to practically engage in the effort against suicide. Opening and closing award ceremonies will educate on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. All funds raised will benefit Colorado-based non-profits working to reduce suicide and improve mental health.

Challenge

•  Each team will receive a CLUE BAG during the opening ceremony.

•  Teams will use these clues to find seven “secret spots” hidden all over the mountain (all accessible by blue & green terrain).

•  The majority of each team (more than half of its team members) must be present at each secret spot to perform a challenge.

•  Teams will be made up of no less than 2 and no more than 6 participants. If you are NOT creating your own team, you must join another through Crowdrise or at check-in on the day of the event.

Sign up

New for this year: $30 registration fee is required to participate. Fundraising is not mandatory to join but it is encouraged (see our new fundraising prizes).

Need help? Watch our how to video.

1. Click the Sign Up button above.

2. Sign up with the Challenge ticket and add on a Lift ticket if needed. If you'd like, you can add more tickets to sign up your whole team.

3. You will be asked to join a team or create a team. Teams are required and will consist of 2-6 people.

4. You'll receive an email about setting up your account/page. You must follow the instructions in the email to complete registration for the Challenge.

5. You will receive a unique webpage link for your fundraising campaign. Share this with everyone you know to support you and donate to win prizes.

6. Join us on January 23rd, 2021 at Copper Mountain for the Challenge!

If you can't join us for the event but still feel challenged to help this cause you can click the Help Fundraise button to create a fundraising team and invite your friends.

We are happy to help you along the way. Contact info@secretspotchallenge.com with questions.

We believe that this event offers practical training and insight that is valuable for anyone and everyone. If you can't join us because of the $30 registration fee, please reach out to info@secretspotchallenge.com to talk about potential scholarships.

Fundraising

Each person participating in the Challenge is encouraged to fundraise! The event is raising money for a good cause and all funds raised benefit Colorado-based non-profits working to reduce suicide and improve mental health.

Personalize your page with pictures and your own story. Share your fundraising campaign with everyone you know and ask them to support you.

The Secret Spot Team Challenge benefits Colorado-based non-profits working to reduce suicide and improve mental health.

Charity Partner - Building Hope Summit County

Charity Partner - My Quiet Cave

Host Partner - Snowboarders + Skiers for Christ

»  Individual prizes for fundraising $100, $250, $500, $750, $1000 and $2000!

»  Drawing from teams that complete the whole challenge

»  Drawing from teams that complete a spot

»  Top  Fundraised Individual

»  Top  Fundraised Team

The Secret Spot Team Challenge would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Our sponsors offset expenses in support of the mission to raise funds for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, to educate the public on the problems of mental illness and suicide in ski and snowboard communities and to offer practical, healthy solutions moving forward.

Thank you to all of our sponsors who value philanthropy & giving back.  Click here to learn the perks of being a Secret Spot Team Challenge Sponsor!

We will be meeting in the Bighorn Conference Room C in Center Village. Inside the building between Downhill Duke's and Jack's Cafeteria. Follow the signs.

8:00 AM - Event Check In Starts - Let us know you're here and pick up your lift tickets (if purchased)

9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony - Hear from mental health professionals, learn the rules of the event and get the clues for the challenge.

9:30 AM - Challenge Begins

10:30 AM - ClueMeister station opens - Need a little help? Visit the ClueMeister in the conference room.

3:30 PM - Challenge Ends

4:00 PM - Closing Ceremony - Hear from mental health professionals and see if you won a prize.

For more information please email info@secretspotchallenge.com.