Celebrate 27 years of community cancer support with this year’s Summit Hike! This special day is more than just a hike; it’s a day to come together to support those currently facing cancer and remember the cherished family and friends we have lost. The Mt. Crested Butte setting offers a few options, which opens this event to everyone.
Flexible Participation Options
Hike the full 9.9-mile trek from the base area
Take the chairlift up for a shorter 2-mile hike to the summit
Ride the lift up and down
Participate individually or as a team
Every step helps fund essential support services, emotional counseling, and financial assistance for individuals and families navigating cancer right here in our community. Let’s lace up our hiking shoes, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and fill the trails with hope, love, and laughter. Together, no one in our community faces cancer alone. Volunteers Needed
After the Hike
Join us at the base of the mountain for a community lunch to celebrate our collective achievement and share stories of the trail. We’ll have a selection of unique items and experiences available in our silent auction at the base for hikers and supporters to bid on throughout the morning.
Included with Registration
Swag Bag
Light Breakfast
Buffet Lunch
Lift access with a day pass if needed
Family FriendlyOutdoor EventFood & DrinkVolunteer Opportunity
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
No! The Summit Hike is designed for all ability levels. Participants can choose from several options, including hiking to the summit, taking the chairlift up and hiking down, or riding the lift both ways and enjoying the celebration at the base area. Everyone is welcome to participate in a way that feels comfortable for them.
The Summit Hike is Living Journeys' largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds help provide financial assistance, meal delivery, therapy services, wellness programs, and compassionate support to individuals and families in Gunnison County impacted by cancer.
Absolutely. Many participants hike to celebrate a loved one currently facing cancer, honor a survivor, or remember someone they have lost. The Summit Hike is a meaningful opportunity to come together as a community to Celebrate, Support, and Remember.
Registration includes event participation, a CBMR lift ticket, but bring your Epic pass if you have one, a Summit Hike swag bag, aid-station at the top of the sliver queen with snacks, a post-hike lunch, access to the community celebration at the base area.
Yes! Teams are encouraged and are a wonderful way to honor a loved one, build community, and increase fundraising impact. Friends, families, coworkers, and community groups are invited to create teams and hike together.
