'A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes: Heli Skiing in Alaska

'A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes: Heli Skiing in Alaska

Monday, December 19, 2011

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‘A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes, co-sponsored by Sierra Designs and Alaska Mountain Guides, continues with the final installment of its once-in-a-lifetime adventure giveaways.

Launched in April of this year, the ‘A Year of Adventure’ consumer sweepstakes is offering contestants an incredible opportunity to learn mountaineering skills in Ecuador, win a trek to Everest Base Camp, or access untracked powder via helicopter in the Alaska backcountry. Premier guide service Alaska Mountain Guides will lead the trips and Sierra Designs is supplying apparel and equipment.

The winner of the third and final sweepstakes will float through untracked powder on seldom-skied peaks in the Alaskan backcountry. The Heli Skiing in Alaska sweeps will start today. Contestants will be able to enter until midnight on April 17, 2012 with a winner drawn the following day. The Heli Skiing prize pack will include Sierra Designs Ministry 40 packs, Gnar down jackets, Mantra Fusion jackets, and Fusion pants.

For more information on the sweepstakes and how to enter, please click here. Each prizewinner will have up to one year to schedule their trip.


Jeff
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‘A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes: Everest Base Camp

‘A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes: Everest Base Camp

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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‘A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes, co-sponsored by Sierra Designs and Alaska Mountain Guides, continues with the second of its once-in-a-lifetime adventure giveaways.

Launched in April, the ‘A Year of Adventure’ consumer sweepstakes is offering contestants an incredible opportunity to learn mountaineering skills in Ecuador, win a trek to Everest Base Camp, or access untracked powder via helicopter in the Alaska backcountry. Premier guide service Alaska Mountain Guides will lead the trips and Sierra Designs is supplying apparel and equipment.

The second installment of the contest, the Everest Base Camp sweepstakes, launches today and closes on December 17th with a prize winner randomly selected and notified the next day. The winner will spend three weeks in Nepal with the Alaska Mountain Guides, trekking through the Himalayan Mountains to spend a night above 17,000 feet at the foot of the world’s tallest peak. Sierra Designs prize pack will include SD Convert 3 tent, Revival 50 packs, Mantra Fusion jackets, and Fusion Pants.

The winner of the third and final sweepstakes will float through untracked powder on seldom-skied peaks in the Alaskan backcountry. The Heli Skiing in Alaska sweeps will start on December 18th. Contestants will be able to enter until midnight on April 17, 2012 with a winner drawn the following day. The Heli Skiing prize pack will include Sierra Designs Ministry 40 packs, Gnar down jackets, Mantra Fusion jackets, and Fusion pants.

For more information on the sweepstakes and how to enter, please click here. Enter once for a chance to win any of these three trips. Each prizewinner will have up to one year to schedule their trip.


Jeff
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Win a Garmin GPSMAP 62

Win a Garmin GPSMAP 62

Sunday, April 17, 2011

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Looking for a new GPS device for your next hiking adventure? You might be able to snag one for free if you're lucky enough to win the Outside Magazine Sweepstakes for a Garmin GPSMAP® 62.

The Garmin GPSMAP® 62 Handheld GPS Navigator features a rugged, waterproof navigator with a 2.6-inch, sunlight-readable, 65-K color TFT screen, 160 x 240 pixel resolution, and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief. It also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery and geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit.

The sweepstakes ends on May 9, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST. To enter, please click here.



Jeff
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'A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes

'A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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Exotic locations, breath-taking scenery, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences await three lucky winners in the co-sponsored Sierra Designs and Alaska Mountain Guides ‘A Year of Adventure’ sweepstakes.

The ‘A Year of Adventure’ consumer sweepstakes offers contestants an incredible opportunity to learn mountaineering skills in Ecuador, win a trek to Everest Base Camp, or access untracked powder via helicopter in the Alaska backcountry. Premier guide service Alaska Mountain Guides will lead the trips and Sierra Designs will supply apparel and equipment.

Learn mountaineering skills while experiencing the cultural and environmental diversity of Ecuador with the Mountaineering in Ecuador sweepstakes. This sweeps goes live on April 8 with a winner drawn after the sweepstakes closes at midnight on August 15. Equipment prize pack will include SD Mountain Meteor 3 tent, Arrow Rock 15 sleeping bags, Revival 65 packs, and Mantra Fusion Jackets.

Spend three weeks in Nepal with the Alaska Mountain Guides, trekking through the Himalayan Mountains to spend a night above 17,000 feet at the foot of the world’s tallest peak. The Everest Base Camp sweepstakes launches on August 16 and closes on December 17 with a prizewinner randomly selected and notified the next day. Sierra Designs prize pack will include SD Convert 3 tent, Revival 50 packs, Mantra Fusion jackets, and Fusion Pants.

Win our third and final sweepstakes and you’ll float through untracked powder on seldom-skied peaks in the Alaskan backcountry. The Heli Skiing in Alaska sweeps will start on December 18. Contestants will be able to enter until midnight on April 17, 2012 with a winner drawn the following day. The Heli Skiing prize pack will include Sierra Designs Ministry 40 packs, Gnar down jackets, Mantra Fusion jackets, and Fusion pants.

For more information on the sweepstakes and how to enter, please click here. Enter once for a chance to win any of these three trips. Each prizewinner will have up to one year to schedule their trip.


Jeff
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Woolrich Launches “Woolrich Adventures” Sweepstakes for Canadian Rockies Railroad Adventure

Woolrich Launches “Woolrich Adventures” Sweepstakes for Canadian Rockies Railroad Adventure

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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Woolrich, the Original Outdoor Clothing Company®, has teamed up with Travel Alberta to give away a railroad adventure for two through the Canadian Rockies in the Woolrich Adventures Sweepstakes.

The grand prize for two includes airfare to Vancouver, B.C.; multi-day service on the world famous Rocky Mountaineer; accommodations at legendary Fairmont Hotels; and return airfare from Calgary, Alberta.

“The Woolrich Adventure sweepstakes links the rich travel heritage of Woolrich with one of the most spectacular and historic mountain regions in the world,” said Brian Mangione, Executive Vice President.

The grand prize trip begins in the modern city of Vancouver, B.C. and then transports through time to the wilds of Banff and Lake Louise Alberta Canada on the award winning Rocky Mountaineer. The two-day magical train journey winds through shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen forests ... traveling a historic route in legendary luxury.

Once in Banff and Lake Louise outdoor activities await. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in the heart of the Banff National Park, boasts an expansive hiking trail system. By foot or horseback the trails lead to breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the spectacular emerald colored lake. In Banff opportunities are boundless from a trip up the Banff Gondola to rock climbing to a round of golf on the championship course at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course.

No Purchase Necessary. Woolrich Adventures Sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents 18 years and older. Sweepstakes is from March 1, 2011 until August 1, 2011 at 11:59PM ET. For entry and official rules visit www.woolrichadventures.com.


Jeff
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National Park Foundation: Countdown to Christmas Sweepstakes

National Park Foundation: Countdown to Christmas Sweepstakes

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

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The National Park Foundation has just launched the Countdown to Christmas sweepstakes. From December 20 through December 25, the National Park Foundation will be celebrating the holiday season by giving away exciting prizes to three lucky entrants daily. By going to the National Park Foundation Facebook page, visitors can enter to win one of eighteen National Park Foundation prize packs.

Some of the exciting prizes to be given away include the “America the Beautiful” park pass, Magellan GPS units, Olympus cameras, and LL Bean active wear. For easy reference, the prize packs will be listed on the National Park Foundation Facebook site daily.

For full sweepstake rules, description of prizes, and to enter, go to the National Park Foundation Facebook page.



Jeff
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Go Green on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Go Green on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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To help celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary, the state of Virginia is launching the "Go Green on the Blue Ridge Parkway" sweepstakes.

People can enter to win a seven-day, six-night vacation for four. Complete with airfare, a hybrid car rental and over night stays at the Wintergreen Resort, the Hotel Roanoke, Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Shadow Mountain Escape. The prize list includes a variety of entertainment options along the way as well.

The “Go Green” Sweepstakes runs through November 1.

Anyone 21 and older can apply. For complete details and contest rules please click here.


Jeff
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What's Your Everest?

What's Your Everest?

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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The act of climbing Mount Everest is the ultimate metaphor for the journey of life. Yes, the summit may seem impossible, but what's the point if you can't dream of reaching the top. So what's your Everest?

Expedition Champion is sponsoring a very cool sweepstakes called “What’s Your Everest?”. The contest, open to everyone, asks participants to submit a short video or an essay detailing a personal challenge or goal that qualifies as a “Mount Everest” in your life. A prize of $10,000 will be awarded to be applied toward your life goal.

Examples of “personal Everests” range from people training for their first marathon, getting a diploma, owning a home, getting in shape, quit smoking, or maybe even build a helium balloon that can carry a small child across Colorado. You can view current entries by clicking here, and then submit your own “What’s Your Everest” video or essay for your shot at the prize!

The deadline for all submissions is December 31, 2009. There is no limit on the number of entries per person, however, each entry must relate to a different personal goal.

Contestants and web surfers alike will be allowed to vote on their favorite entries. The 100 entries with the highest vote counts will then qualify for judging for the grand prize.

The top 100 qualified entries will be judged upon the following criteria, as demonstrated in the video or essay entry:

> Authenticity (35 %)
> Clear plan for goal achievement (25 %)
> Creativity (15 %)
> Positive outlook (15 %)
> Fit with the spirit of the Champion brand (10 %)

If you submit an entry be sure to let us know so that friends of this blog could possibly give you a hand with voting.

Good luck!

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Jeff
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'Choose-Your-Adventure' Sweepstakes

'Choose-Your-Adventure' Sweepstakes

Saturday, August 8, 2009

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The Gear Junkie just launched its second 'Choose-Your-Adventure' Sweepstakes! A winner and a guest will pick between 5 adventure-vacation itineraries this fall in the Alleghenies of Pennsylvania. Additionally, you’ll receive a gear package to get outfitted for the trip.

Each of the five packaged adventures includes a variety of activities, such as fishing in mountain streams, kayaking on local lakes, hiking scenic trails, and road biking through the Allegheny Mountains.

In all, the randomly-drawn content winner and a guest of his or her choice will receive airfare, an all-expenses-paid vacation, professional guiding, plus gear from sponsor companies. Gear Junkie readers and the general public can enter now through Sept. 15 for a chance to win.

You can sign up by clicking here.


Jeff
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