Ute Mountaineer and Salomon are challenging you to log as much vertical as possible on our local trails. Log miles on your own through the Strava App between July 15th and July 29th for the chance to WIN NEW Salomon Running Shoes or a Vest. Hit mile stones and win prizes as you go. There will be an after party on July 29th at Ute Mountaineer where you can claim prizes and chat with Salomon experts.

How to join the challenge:

1. Click the “Get Started” Link below

2. Click follow under the Ute Mountaineer profile

3. We will send you an invite to join our challenge. ( This can take up to 24 hours.)

4. Accept the challenge and you are in!

5. Before you begin logging miles sign the virtual wavier linked below. Failure to sign the waive will result in disqualification.

*Please note you will need to create a premium account to participate. There is a 30 day free trial for first time users.

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Milestone prizes — open to all finishers:

Prizes are subject to change based on availability.

Rules & eligibility:

1. Challenge is open to all levels. 

2. Activities must be completed on Aspen-area trails and logged on Strava during the challenge window: July 15 at 12:00 AM through July 29 at 2:00 PM (Mountain Time).

3. Only GPS-tracked activities count. Manual entries and activities without elevation data are not eligible.

4. All qualifying activities must be on foot — running, trail running, hiking, or walking only. No bikes, e-bikes, ski lifts, or other mechanical assistance.

5. Activities may be logged as public, followers-only, or private — all count toward milestone prizes. Only public activities appear on the leaderboard.

6. Milestone prizes are cumulative. If you hit 20,000 ft, you receive Tiers 1, 2, 3, and 4 prizes.

7. All prizes must be claimed in person at or before the July 29 after-party at Ute Mountaineer, Aspen. Prizes are non-transferable.

8. Activities must be uploaded to Strava no later than July 29 at 2:00 PM MT. Late uploads will not count.

9. Participants assume full responsibility for their own safety. Leave No Trace principles are expected on all routes.

10. Ute Mountaineer and Salomon reserve the right to disqualify any participant found to be using GPS manipulation or fraudulent data