Seek the Peak A hike-a-thon to support the Mount Washington Observatory

Look What We're Giving Away!

To thank our dedicated hikers for raising valuable funds for the nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory, we give away thousands of dollars worth of incredible prizes each year.

All hikers that raise $100 or more will receive:

  • Admission to the Friday night Stonyfield Farm kick-off party at the Weather Discovery Center
  • Admission to the Friday night Assembly of Dust kick-off concert at Cranmore Mountain Resort
  • Admission to the Saturday night after party at the base of Mount Washington, including an all-you-can-eat barbeque, live music, and door prize drawings that will include:

The first 400 hikers to raise $100 or more will also receive:

All hikers that raise $500 or more will receive all of the above AND:

  • Entry into a drawing for a $500 shopping spree at Settler's Green Outlet Village Plus in North Conway, NH (donated by Settler's Green O.V.P.)

All hikers that raise $750 or more will receive all of the above AND:

  • Entry into a drawing for a 2011 Mount Washington Observatory Winter Overnight EduTrip to the summit of Mount Washington (donated by Mount Washington Observatory)

All hikers that raise $1,000 or more will receive all of the above AND:

  • An exclusive, limited-edition Seek the Peak logo fleece jacket from L.L.Bean
  • Entry into our grand prize drawing for a one year lease on a brand new Subaru (donated by Subaru of America)

All hikers that raise $5,000 or more will receive all of the above AND:

  • Entry into a drawing for a winter 2011 "Keys to the Castle" ultimate Mount Washington adventure package for the winner and five friends, including:
    • Transportation to and from the summit of Mt. Washington in our deluxe, heated snow tractor
    • All meals, including a gourmet, chef-prepared dinner
    • Overnight lodging at our legendary summit weather station
    • A special commemorative gift
    • Serious bragging rights
      (Donated by Mount Washington Observatory)

The hiker that raises the most money will receive all of the above AND:

  • An L.L.Bean Family Guide Canoe Package by Old Town, including:
    • An Old Town Guide 160 Canoe
    • Two Sit Backer Canoe Seats
    • Two Old Town Golden Light Paddles
    • Two Discovery II PFDs
      (Donated by L.L.Bean)
 

Official Rules for Seek the Peak Prize Drawings

Grand Prize Description

The 2010 Seek the Peak Grand Prize is a one-year lease on a 2011 Subaru Outback. All prize details not specified herein are at the sole discretion of SOA. Winner must meet lease eligibility requirements as determined by SOA, in their sole discretion. Lease is subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by SOA, including without limitation, returning vehicle in "good" condition (as determined by SOA) and with no more than 15,000 miles. Winner must be 18 years of age or older and must present a valid U.S. driver's license and proof of insurance to take delivery. Winner is responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, insurance, licensing, registration, title fees, acquisition fees, destination charges and freight delivery, if applicable, and any options not included as specified herein. Winner must take delivery from a participating Subaru dealer within ninety (90) days or prize may be forfeited. Prize is awarded "as is" with no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, other than warranties that may be provided by manufacturer or dealer at their sole discretion. Prize is not transferable, redeemable for cash or substitutable. SOA reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value, at their sole discretion. The prize winner has the right to decline the acceptance of the prize. Acceptance of the prize constitutes the entrant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of the Official Rules.

Grand Prize Eligibility

The Grand Prize drawing is only open to legal U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older who have a valid driver's license, except employees and Trustees of Mount Washington Observatory, employees and their immediate families, and those living in the same household of each of Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, dealerships, advertising and promotional agencies and any organization involved with the production, execution or distribution of the sweepstakes. Void where prohibited.

Indemnification

The prize winner must indemnify Subaru and Mount Washington Observatory from all liability, loss, damage, personal injury, death or expense arising from the awarding of the prize or of the use or misuse of the prize.

Grand Prize Rules

The Grand Prize winner is selected from all Seek the Peak event participants that raise a minimum of $1,000 between December 1, 2009 and July 23, 2010. For each $1,000 raised, participants receive one entry into the drawing for the Grand Prize.

Rules for Other Prize Drawings

Seek the Peak event participants that meet certain fundraising goals also qualify for other prize drawings:

  • Event participants that raise the minimum $100 will be entered into a drawing for dozens of prizes as described above.
  • Event participants that raise $500 or more will also be entered into a drawing for a $500 gift certificate for Settler's Green Outlet Village in North Conway, NH
  • Event participants that raise $750 or more will also be entered into a drawing for a 2011 Mount Washington Observatory Winter EduTrip for two people. Both EduTrip participants must meet Mount Washington Observatory's standard EduTrip health, age and equipment requirements. For more information, visit http://www.mountwashington.org/education/edutrips/.
  • Event participants that raise $5,000 or more will also be entered into a drawing for a 2011 winter overnight at the Mount Washington Observatory for up to six total participants. All participants must meet Mount Washington Observatory's standard health, age and equipment requirements for its EduTrip program. For more information, visit http://www.mountwashington.org/education/edutrips/.

All prize drawings will take place at approximately 6:30 PM on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Seek the Peak "After Party," held at the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, located on NH Rt. 16, near Gorham, NH. All prize winners must be present to win.

Prizes are not transferable, redeemable for cash or substitutable. MWO reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value, at its sole discretion. Acceptance of each prize constitutes the participant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of the Official Rules.





Assembly of Dust


STP photo


STP photo


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