Just over 10 years ago, a group of Power To Be supporters, and our founder, set off on an expedition to summit Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for our mission of removing barriers and creating access to nature. In 2020, to celebrate the anniversary of this expedition, supporters virtually summited Kilimanjaro.
In 2021 we invite you to join us on our virtual summit of North America’s highest peak – Mt. Denali. The Koyukon Athabaskans, who inhabit the area around the mountain, have for centuries referred to the peak as Denali. The literal translation of Mt. Denali means, “the tall one”.
Over the course of 3 days (May 14th – 16th), teams will work together to cumulatively complete the elevation of Mt. Denali.
Racers can gain elevation anywhere. Climb the stairs in your house, a hiking trail, an inclined street, or a hill in your neighbourhood… as long as you are respecting the federal and provincial guidelines regarding physical distancing and other preventative measures surrounding COVID-19. In the spirit of Power To Be, racers can expect a little competition and of course lots of fun along the way, with Best Dressed, Team Spirit and Social Media Challenges throughout the journey. By the end of the event, teams can be proud of having worked together to virtually summit a peak for a great cause.
Keep up to date on everything Power To Summit through the event’s Facebook Group. Post photos of your fundraising efforts, share encouraging messages with fellow racers, swap ideas for where to gain elevation, and show off your team photos for the TELUS Social Media Challenge…. Show us pictures of your summit! In order for your team to be considered for prizing, please ensure you are posting and engaging with other racers within this group.
The TELUS Social Media Challenge will give your team a chance to win AirPods and the challenge starts now! In order to Summit, teams must share 2 posts with photos of their team to Instagram, and on the Power To Summit Facebook Group and tag the following:
#PowerToSummit
@TELUS
Facebook: @PowerToBe
Instagram: @Power_To_Be
Note:
• All posts will enter teams into the Team Spirt and Best Dressed awards
• Racer bibs must be worn during in-race TELUS Social Media Challenge photos
• Teams may use the tracking app of their choice. We highly recommend the free Strava app.
(Other options: Runkeeper, Map My Run, or a Fitbit).
• Racers will be required to register their elevation in our Interactive Race Map (link will be provided) at set times during the race:
⇒ by 4pm on Saturday, May 15th
⇒ by 4pm on Sunday, May 16th
• Teams will register their total time by 4pm on Sunday, May 16th
Churchill Drive the road up Mount Doug (164m) from gate to summit parking lot
To Summit from the approach each teammate would need to complete this hill just over 9 times.
Sinclair Hill (40m) from Cadboro Bay Road to UVic
To Summit from the approach each teammate would need to complete this hill just over 38 times.
Mount Tolmie (60m) Mayfair Drive
To Summit from the approach each teammate would need to complete this hill 25.5 times.
Mount Finlayson Trail (410m)
To Summit from the approach each teammate would need to complete this trail 4 times.
Mount Work Trail (230m)
To Summit from the approach each teammate would need to complete this trail just over 4 times.
*If you’re looking for routes in alternate locations – reach out to our race inclusion ambassador, Simon, at sparr@powertobe.ca.
1 flight of stairs = 3m
Approximately 16 steps
Rules and race details subject to change at the discretion of Power To Be
Visit our Fundraising & Promotion page for resources like fundraising ideas, prepared social media posts, and email templates to get you and your community engaged.
Teams are encouraged to raise a minimum of $1500, but we are grateful for every dollar raised. Teams that raise $1000 or more by 8am on Friday May 14th, will receive a fundraising incentive that puts them at an elevation start of 2200 meters! Teams that raise $2000 or more will also recieve this incentive and we entered in a draw to win a prize!
No. Although recommended to share the climb, it is up to the team to decide how to divide the race elevation. If you have a team member who is unable to climb, a good role for them could be executing the TELUS Social Media Challenge.
Racers are not required to Summit – you can choose a specific Camp along the way as your goal. You’ll still be able to participate in the prizing opportunities (Race Winner category excluded). Please reach out to our Race Inclusion Ambassador for more details.
No. The race is spread out over the weekend to give your team flexibility in scheduling your elevation. The Fastest Team winner will be determined by the total time entered by 4pm on Sunday, May 16th.
No. You can race together or on your own – whatever suits your needs. Your individual elevation accomplished will be tallied up and input by your Team Captain. If the Team Captain is not able to enter the time and elevation, a proxy may be assigned.
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