4th Annual Pikes Peak Bigfoot benefit hike for Friends of the Peak 501(c)

Join us for the 4th Annual Pikes Peak Bigfoot benefit hike for 'Friends of the Peak' 501(c)!

This is a laid-back, go-as-you-please event that entails a search by registered hikers for the mighty and semi-accessible (?) Pikes Peak Bigfoot. The hunt will take place on the north side of Pikes Peak, on the outskirts of the town Green Mountain Falls, in the foothills (Bratton-Dewey trail), infamously known to have sightings of the smelly beast. Think of this as geocaching and Where’s Waldo, with a hairy twist. Pre-registered participants will get a chance to win $600 worth of local non-cringy merch!

The loot is as follows: 1st prize, $250 worth of local merch; 2nd, $150 of local merch; 3rd, $100 of local merch. Raffle afterward for more prizes! All hike-and-hunt registrations include a grab bag of goodies from local merchants of the Pikes Peak region.

There will also be orange pinecones along the trail for the 12 & under crowd for additional prizes.

TBD - I have some other ideas of things to search for up my hairy sleeve. More to follow on FB.

Run-of-the-mill Bigfoot hunter $20

• Registration to “bag a yeti” and a chance to win 1st-3rd prize and subsequent prizes at the post-hunt event

• Goodie bag

Super-dee-duper Bigfoot hunter $40

• Registration to “bag a yeti” and a chance to win 1st-3rd prize and subsequent prizes at the post-hunt event

• Goodie bag

• Official PPBBH event T-shirt

Ah schucks, you weren’t one of the first three on the trail to find him that day? That’s okay. Bring your registration stub to the post-hunt drawing for more prizes. You must be present to win. Registration filled up? You can still join us at the post-hunt festivities at the Green Box farm stand (next to the Pantry) to talk trail with the local trail stewards FOTP & FOUPT.

*100% of registration fees goes directly to 'Friends of the Peak' 501C(3) nonprofit.

GUIDELINES FOR HUNTING BIGFOOT

Parking and packet pickup the day of the event is at Joyland Church parking area between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

After a short walk up Belvedere Road to the Catamount trailhead, the hunt begins on the Bratton trail (maps provided at Packet pickup). This is a laid-back hunt and begins at 8:00 a.m.-ish. Being the first one out there will NOT guarantee you seeing him. Show up when you can and you’ll still have the same chance as everyone else. For the hardy, make a loop out of it! But please plan accordingly to get back to your starting point by 11:00 a.m., as our staff will need to verify/check out that you’ve returned in good order.

Bigfoot WILL be within eyesight of the designated trail that he (and you) are hanging out on and will be, for the most part, accessible. (You will NOT need to deviate from designated trails, use social trails, break trail, and subsequently get lost trying to find him!)

If and when you do spot him, you will NOT need to scramble over boulders, climb trees, or risk life and limb to reach him. You will need to show him your registration stub to claim your prize (ONE per GROUP though) for later that day.

Leave-No-Trace rules are always in effect on HGMFF land. Camping and bikes are NOT allowed. Please do your part to keep this beautiful area majestic during this hunt. If you see Bigfoot AFTER first-, second-, and third-place prizes have already been claimed, that’s okay. Save your stub for the post-hunt raffle at the Green Box farm stand.

This is a “go as you please” event. You will be responsible for your own food, water, and gear. Carry your own first-aid kit, navigation, and miscellaneous essentials, just like for any other personal outing on the trails. You are responsible for your own well-being. Maximum number of registered participants will be 100.

Our focus on this event is make this a no-frills fundraiser. No fancy aid stations, crappy music blaring, or $700 inflatables. This thought process keeps costs low. And where the sponsors and registered hikers get the most bang out of their buck, affordable fun and subsequently more capital goes to FOTP...and kept in your wallet also!

Since you are already in GMF for the morning, just spend the rest of the day there! Check out the trails of Red Butte or the Skyspace of Green Box Arts. Hang out at the lake. Have a cold one at the Blue Moose. Whatever. Point is, relax. Green Mountain Falls is perfect to just chill out. See ya' then!

* WAIVER * (upon partcipation)

Pikes Peak Bigfoot benefit hike waiver (2024)

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Specific Event Waiver Form

Event Name: Pikes Peak Bigfoot benefit hike for Friends of the Peak

For and in consideration of Pike National Forest allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in the event described above (the “Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”);

1. I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (iii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event, that I am responsible for my own safety and well-being at all times and under all circumstances while at the Event site.

2. I understand and acknowledge that participation in road and trail walking, mountain hiking events is inherently dangerous and represents an feasible test of a person’s physical and mental limits. I understand and acknowledge the risks and dangers associated with participation in the Event including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life; loss of or damage to equipment/property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; contact with other participants, spectators, animals or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect trail conditions; land, water and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in any Event.

3. I agree to be familiar with and to abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event, and any safety regulations established for the benefit of all participants. I accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment.

4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: Friends of the Peak 501 (c3), not incorporated; Historic Green Mountain Falls Foundation (HGMFF), a subsidiary of the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, their officers, employees and agents and successors and assigns: the Event Directors, Organizers and Promoters, Sponsors, Advertisers; the Host Organization and the Facility, Venue and Property Owners or Operators upon which the Event takes place; The Town of Green Mountain Falls; Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event; and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers

5. By registering you agree NOT to attend if you exhibit symptoms related to COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to anyone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the two weeks prior to the benefit hike? Additionally, you also agree to follow all COVID-19 safety measures and guidelines that may be put in place during this year’s hike if required by the forest service. Detrimental behavior may result in disqualification of prizes and removal from the event, and loss of future PPBF hikes.

(Individually and Collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liabilities which any may be incurred as the result of such claim.

I hereby warrant that I am of legal age and competent to enter into this Agreement, that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

I UNDERSTAND THAT ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. It is transferable up to three calendar days of the start of the benefit hike and must be coordinated by the registered person to find a replacement person. Those two persons swapping the entry must contact the director via email before that timeframe. IT CANNOT BE ROLLED TO A FUTURE YEAR OR EVENT. If natural disasters, acts of God, inclement weather or other factors force a date or venue change and you are unable to participate on the new date, no refunds will be issued.