Racer Kits:
Teams must raise $500 to receive their racer kits. If this goal is not met in time to receive your racer kit before race weekend, a pdf racer bib will be emailed for teams to print off and wear while racing. Otherwise, bibs will be available as part of the racer kit.
Pre-Race:
All teams start their race at Lukla Airport (elevation 2,860m).
Teams that raise $1,500 before 9 am on May 23rd will start their trek at Lobuche (elevation 4,860), the final settlement before reaching Everest Base Camp. It is a small village with a few teahouses and lodges for trekkers to stay overnight.
By reaching this goal, your team will only have 3,989, to climb.
Teams that raise $2,500 or more before 9 am on May 23rd will also be entered into a draw for 4 x one-night stays at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa.
In-Race:
The racer who fundraises the most between 12pm Friday, May23rd - 12pm Saturday, May 24th (PST) wins a prize.
The racer who fundraises the most between 12pm Saturday, May 24th - 12pm Sunday, May 25th (PST) wins a prize.
The Fastest Team will win 4 x access tickets to Sea to Sky Gondola.
One team door prize will be drawn for attending the Vancouver group hike on Friday May 23rd.
One team door prize will be drawn for attending the Victoria group hike on Saturday May 24th.
Overall Fundraising Draw:
Two winners will each win two passes to next year’s Fjällräven Classic USA 2026. To be entered into the prize draw you must be a registered Power To Summit racer, and raise a minimum of $250 on your individual fundraising page for Power To Summit. For every additional $250 raised, racers will receive another entry into the draw (e.g. if you raise $1,000, you'll get four entries into the draw).
Post-Race Awards:
Act of Kindness Award (top fundraising team) - Team photo in Globe and Mail post-race advert and 4 x RUX bags and straps.
Top Two Individual Fundraisers - 2-night Stay at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa
TELUS Team Spirit Award - 4x Airpods
TELUS Team Spirit Award - 4 x Absolute Therapy vouchers
TELUS Team Spirit Award - 4 x Power To Be swag bags
Best Dressed Award - 4 x pairs of Primus Trails Shoes from Vivo Barefoot