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GENERAL INFORMATION

Date: Aug 16, 2023-Aug 20, 2023

Price: $ 495 CAD

Max Participants: 30

Start: 6:00pm Wed Aug 16, 2023

Finish: 12:00 pm Noon. Sunday, Aug 20, 2023

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE CLIMB

In a word, challenge. Moving mountains is hard, that’s why we do it.

Full Summit Tier
For the Full Summit tier you will climb 9 mountains in 3 days, covering the equivalent vertical distance of the height of Everest, 8848m over 3 days. This means ~3000m vertical and 25km hiking on average per day. Some experts equate 100m of elevation gain to 1km of horizontal travel in terms of energy required; this means you will cover the equivalent of 165km of flat-ground hiking over 3 days.

Base Camp Tier
The Base Camp tier will climb 2 peaks a day for 3 days, an elevation of 5669m, which is hiking the equivalent of starting at Sea Level and finishing at Everest Base Camp. This means ~1900m vertical and 16km of hiking per day for a flat-ground equivalent of just over 100km hiking on the weekend. [2 peaks a day for 3 days]
 
Mountain Movers Tier
Mountain Movers will climb 1 peak a day for 3 days  and ascend approximately 1000m/day and cover 25km total for a flat-ground equivalent of 55km hiking on the weekend. [1 peak a day for 3 days]
 
Choosing a Tier
These are big numbers, but they are attainable. Our alumni range in age from 16 to 72, from novice climbers to experienced endurance athletes. You do not need to be an ultramarathoner to achieve any of the tiers, but you do need a lot of heart. Training is also critical to achieve your goals especially without injury.
 
When choosing which tier you would like to participate in, consider the following:  Your current fitness and experience levels, the amount of time you can dedicate to training, and how many mountains you can comfortably climb in 3 days. Then kick it up a notch out of your comfort zone. Moving mountains is not meant to be comfortable, but it also isn’t meant to injure you. Be ambitious but be realistic. If you have questions, please ask. We can help you find the resources you need to map out a training plan.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT THE EVENT

At the Ranch

  • Camping: We will be camping at a group campsite in Kananaskis with outhouses and limited electricity via generator during the day. Pay showers are available at nearby campgrounds if desired.
  • Food: We will feed you all your meals` starting with breakfast on Thursday morning, finishing with breakfast Sunday. We will do our best to accommodate any dietary requirements.
  • Transportation: We will provide rides to and from each trailhead for hiking. This is mandatory for safety reasons for Full Summit and Base Camp teams, optional for Mountain Movers who wish to drive themselves (carpooling is strongly encouraged).
  • We will likely have space for RV’s if you prefer; this will come at a small additional fee payable directly to the campground we use.

 

On the Trail
We will provide you with the tools you need to navigate as well as food, snacks, hydration, and any other supports we can think of before and after your hikes. The hiking portion is fully self-guided and self-supported once you are on the trail. Safety is crucial, so no one hikes alone. This also makes it more fun!

Spiritually
At Freedom 8848 we are motivated to action by our Christian faith. We will be expressing this with prayer and songs of celebration and invite everyone to join us. All are welcome regardless of their faith background, and no one will be pressured to join in anything they aren’t comfortable with.

Education
Our partner organizations will be with us on the trail and at the Ranch to share their stories and words of encouragement, and to educate us in the world of trafficking, what’s being done to fight it, and ways we can engage. This keeps the focus of the event on the reason we are out there doing it.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU BEFORE THE EVENT

Fundraising
Fundraising is a critical part of the Everest Freedom Challenge experience. For many the emotional challenge of fundraising and raising awareness is an even tougher obstacle to overcome than climbing Everest. We are here to support and coach you, and can guide you through the process of raising meaningful funds that change lives in a natural, respectful, and non-invasive way.

It can feel challenging and awkward to bring up the topic of sex trafficking in a conversation. However, although a lot of people don’t know the scope of the problem, they are aware it exists and are nearly universally opposed to this crime. So don’t be shy! The effort you’re undertaking is big and it INSPIRES people! Don’t hide the lamp you’ve lit with all the effort you’ve put in by keeping it to yourself.  Share what you’re doing and why, what you learn, and invite people to join you in the fight however they can.

Alumni in the past have shared that starting these conversations with their contacts was much easier than they expected, and the amount of encouragement, support, and funds they received surpassed their expectations. The courage and dedication you’re showing will open doors in ways you can only imagine. People from all walks of life are able to meet and exceed their fundraising goals this way and bring awareness through conversations that flow naturally with such a powerful icebreaker.

The goal of the Everest Freedom Challenge is to support our partner organizations in the fight against sex trafficking by raising funds for them so they can continue in their difficult work. Completing the challenge will feel fulfilling, but especially when you know you’ve contributed tangible funds that go directly to the prevention, rescue, and restoration of trafficking survivors. To that end, we expect a minimum of $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 to be raised by each climber in the Mountain Movers, Base Camp, and Full Summit tiers, respectively, at least one week before the event. But don’t let this minimum limit you; participants in the past have been able to raise between $6000 – $18,000 each!

From a previous participant, written about 3 weeks prior to the event: “Doing this campaign and preparing for this challenge has taught me that there are so many people out there that want to help and support me and support an end to sex trafficking. I have been called ”inspiring” which I do not think I’m inspiring at all. I am just a guy who enjoys hiking and a good challenge and has had his eyes open to the huge issue of sex trafficking. 104 days ago I couldn’t have imagined reaching 91% of my goal with still 24 days until I start the challenge. I have full faith that we will reach 100% of my goal before I start the challenge! A huge answer to prayer!”  He ended up raising 109% of his goal.

Seminars
We will have a series of seminars from each of our partner organizations which will help you to gain greater understanding of their work, learn ways you can engage, and ask questions in an interactive format. We want to equip you with information to help you in your fundraising efforts. Please make every effort to attend all of the webinars. We get that life happens and not everyone can be available for all the events, we just ask you to make it a priority. The good news is the seminars are recorded and can be watched at a later date, although live and interactive is always preferred.

Partner / Training Hikes
We will also host a series of partner hikes which are designed to give you a chance to engage with our partners, other climbers, and members of the Freedom 8848 team. Here you can ask questions, get to know each other, and of course have a great time in the mountains! Training and conditioning? It will also be an opportunity to gauge where you’re at with your fitness levels and give you insight on ways to prepare before the event.

MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION
Everyone must travel individually or by team travel to Calgary, Alberta to Check-in at starting point.

AIR TRAVEL
Allow 1.5 hours travel time from Calgary International Airport, AB (YYC) to Check-in at starting point.

CHECK-IN
You will arrive at sign-in registration Wednesday, August 16, 2023. The first check in time will be 6:00 pm (MDT). Location of event will be communicated between time of registration and check-in. Each participant must have a valid ID.

CONCLUSION
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm noon (MDT) you will be finished.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note the cancellation policy of the 4M.

The following provides important information concerning payment of the registration fee, any request to cancel your registration, refunds of fees for the event if you cancel, and refund of fees if 4M Canada cancels the event. To conserve and be good stewards of the budget and expenses of 4M Canada, the following policies are in place:

Payment
All 4M Canada events require FULL payment upon registration.

Refund & Cancellation
For cancellations made more than 60 days before the event start date, your registration fee will be refunded less a cancellation fee of $75.00. For cancellations made between 30 and 60 days of the event start date, you will be refunded half of the registration fee. For cancellations made within 30 days of the event start date, there will be no refund of the registration fee.

Everest Freedom Challenge Cancellation
If 4M must cancel an event for any reason, all registrants will receive a full refund of fees paid minus a $25 administrative fee. Participants can also transfer their funds to a future 4M Canada events. 4M Canada or any of its event partners are not and will not be held responsible for the reimbursement of costs incurred due to travel expenses for the event (for example: cancellation/flight change fees or rental fees for traveling to or from the event).

There are 30 participants spots available for this weekend. Participant spots will be reserved by order of registration. Caution: if you want to participate with more than one person in a team, make sure that all members sign up in time. No spots are kept open for team members.

Waiver

You MUST read this waiver before proceeding. You will be required to agree to it when completing the form below. By agreeing it, you are giving up certain rights, including the right to sue.

This Agreement witnesses that for good and valuable consideration, including the acceptance of this Agreement by The 4th Musketeer Canada (“4th Musketeer”) for participation in any “4th Musketeer Event” (“Event”) including but not limited to Extreme Character Challenge “XCC”, Remote Character Challenge, Freedom 8848, Team Everest Challenge, Arise, Muskathlon, 4Glory and any other Event in which the 4th Musketeer is involved in, the sufficiency and receipt of which consideration are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby represents, warrants and agrees to and with 4th Musketeer as follows:

Voluntary Participation. I understand and confirm that my participation in the Event is voluntary.

Identification of Risks. I understand that the Event will expose me to the very real risk of injury and loss, both to person and to property, from, among other things, fatigue, cold, hunger, thirst, physical exhaustion, inclement weather (which can be extreme and can change rapidly and without warning) and other natural hazards including rugged terrain and conditions. Hiking, climbing, camping, crossing and walking in creeks/rivers/lakes and related activities, games, food preparation, campfires, and transportation to such activities involve additional risks and dangers. Other potential risks include the remote locations that we use (i.e. mountainous terrain where natural hazards abound). During these activities, participants could become lost or separated from their guide (where provided), where rescue and communication can be difficult and medical treatment may be unavailable.  I also understand that the risk of injury includes the possibility of permanent disability and death. I understand that this Waiver, Release of Liability, Indemnification, and Consent to Medical Attention is intended to address all of the risks of any kind associated with my participation in any aspect of the Event including any risks arising from the actions, inactions, negligence or gross negligence of the 4th Musketeer, its employees and agents and other participants in the Event, including owners, lessors and lessees of premises used, their respective officers, pastors, employees, agents and volunteers, and all of the heirs, successors, and assigns of any of the foregoing (collectively, the “Representatives”), including, but not limited to, risks arising out of or otherwise related to any of the following:

  1. The use and condition of various modes of transportation, premises, facilities, and equipment;
  2. The lack or inadequacy of policies, rules, or regulations for the Event;
  3. The failure of the 4th Musketeer or any Representatives to foresee or to protect me from actions, inactions, negligence or gross negligence of any person, or the recklessness, intentional, or criminal misconduct of persons other than those affiliated with the 4th Musketeer;
  4. The inadequacy or unavailability of medical facilities or treatment; or
  5. The lack or inadequacy of supervision by the 4th Musketeer or any Representatives.

Assumption of Risk. I assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with my participation in the Event. I accept personal responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with my participation in the Event. I acknowledge that the risks inherent in the Event are a significant part of the reason I have made the decision to participate.

Release and Waiver. I agree to release and I hereby do release, the 4th Musketeer and all of the Representatives from any and all liability for, and I hereby waive any and all claims for, personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, damage, or expense, including attorneys’ fees, in any way connected with my participation in the Event, whether or not caused in whole or in part by the negligence, gross negligence or other misconduct of the 4th Musketeer, any Representatives or any of the other participants in the Event (a “Claim”).

Indemnification. I agree to indemnify the 4th Musketeer and its Representatives against, and to hold them harmless from, any Claim, or any expense, including attorneys’ fees. (including the cost of defending any Claim I might make, or that might be made on my behalf, that is released or waived hereby), in any way connected with a Claim.

Binding Effect. This instrument shall be binding upon my relatives, personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, next of kin, and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the 4th Musketeer and the Representatives.

Severability. If any provision (or portion of any provision) of this instrument is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforceable in part to the fullest extent permitted by law, and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not otherwise affect any other provision of this instrument.

Applicable Law. The 4th Musketeer operates from the province of Alberta and in order to provide certainty in the law to be applied in the construction of this instrument, this instrument shall be governed, construed, and enforced in accordance with the law of the province of Alberta.

Marketing Release. The 4th Musketeer may record me (and every other participant on the Event) at any time during the Event on videotape, audiotape, photograph or any other form of media, and may use my name, voice, or testimonial without restriction for the future promotional purpose of the 4th Musketeer.

Consent to Medical Treatment. I authorize the 4th Musketeer and the Representatives, if any are present, to provide to me, through medical personnel of their choice, customary medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services should I require such assistance, transportation, or services as a result of injury or damage related to my participation in the Event. This consent is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment, surgery or medications, and is given to provide authorization and specific consent for medical/dental treatment and care in my behalf. This consent does not impose a duty upon the 4th Musketeer or its Representatives to provide such assistance, transportation, or services, and I acknowledge that some or all of these may not be available to me prior to, during or after completion of the Event.

I certify I have personal and or provincial health insurance which will provide coverage for me during the duration of said Event. This coverage will insure me FULLY during the duration of said Event. If I am traveling internationally, my health insurance includes FULL coverage in the foreign countries where I will travel, with no territorial limitations. I understand that the 4th Musketeer provides no health plan or assistance and that all medical expenses are my responsibility.

This is a waiver, release of liability, indemnification, and consent. I have read this waiver, release of liability, indemnification, and consent. I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it. I am signing this waiver, release of liability, indemnification, and consent voluntarily.

I, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the 4th Musketeer, their heirs, employees, also insured’s, other participants, and owners, lessors and lessees of premises used, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of, or related to any INJURY, LOSS, DISABILITY OR DEATH I may suffer, or loss or damage to persons or property, even if ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF the 4th Musketeer or others, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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