Update (Dec 9, 9:30 AM): Congratulations to Robert S, who has won this giveaway. We look forward to having you on a trip in 2025!
We have partnered with Hyperlite Mountain Gear on the outdoor giveaway of the season (and maybe the decade)! The winner will receive:
1. A 5-day guided trip with us
In 2025 we are running beginner-level Fundamentals 5-day trips and intermediate-level Adventure 5-day trips in four locations: southern Utah, the High Sierra, Greater Yellowstone, and West Virginia. The winner may also select a $1695 voucher that they can apply to our 7- or 11-day itineraries, technical canyoneering courses, or Alaska expeditions. Learn more about our trip types.
2. A full kit from Hyperlite Mountain Gear
This 7-piece Hyperlite Mountain Gear backpacking system will set up the winner very nicely for their trip with us. In fact, our primary loaner pack is the Southwest 55, and I used the Mid 1 exclusively last season in all of our locations. The exact items are:
- Southwest 55 Backpack
- MID 1 Shelter
- 20-Degree Quilt
- 10L Side Entry Pod
- 13L Pod
- 9L Pod
- 15L Food Bag
Enter now
Fine print
Katie and I will help the winner select a trip that is suitable for their fitness and backpacking experience, in a location of their choosing. The winner will be responsible for their personal travel, personal equipment, daytime food, and park entry fees. To join they must submit a trip application, sign required forms, and participate in the 10-week online planning curriculum.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older and a legal resident of the United States. Our giveaways are currently only open to U.S. residents because of legal and logistical requirements. Thanks for understanding!
Entry Period: Starts December 3rd, 2024 and ends December 8th 2024.
How to Enter: To enter, simply fill out the form above and submit it by December 8th.
Winner Selection: One (1) winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries on Monday December 9, 2024.
Winner Notification: The winner will be contacted via email within four days of the winner selection.
Other Rules:
- By entering, participants agree to the complete rules and regulations.
- Hyperlite Mountain Gear and Skurka Adventures reserves the right to modify or cancel the giveaway at any time.
- Void where prohibited.
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Hi! Any chance I could enter even if I live in Canada? I could pick up gear at an address in the USA if shipping is the issue, and I went on previous trips with Skurka without any issue!
The rules require the winner to be a legal US resident. I’m uncertain if that’s a practical matter (e.g. shipping things) or a legal consideration. It’s a better question for HMG’s lawyers or Google, not me.
I have some clarification on this, from HMG: “We do US only due to legal requirements.”
So, sorry David, but hopefully we’ll see you soon anyway.
Wow – this is a super cool giveaway!
Wow what an awesome opportunity! I’m new to backpacking and just finished putting together my gear. I’ve been looking forward to seeing the outdoors more, this looks like so much fun!
I would love this! So much!
Epic giveaway! Fingers crossed (selfishly)
A super cool promotion!!👏💥💥
So fantastic! I hope I win!!!!!