Elevate Success
Join us for Peak Challenge and become a champion to promote hope and healing for the youth in our communities, all while exploring new heights for adventure.
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues for the hike of a lifetime and summit one of Colorado’s many 14’ers to support the underserved and emotionally-challenged youth engaged through Griffith Centers programming!
Register Your Team by July 12, 2023
The Peak Challenge annual event is great for new and experienced hikers alike. We offer a series of practice climbs on summer weekends and prepare you for what to bring on your big climb, what to wear, and around-the-clock support if you have questions, concerns, or a level of excitement that simply can’t be contained!
Become a Sponsor
Your participation in the 35th Annual Peak Challenge will help to expand community awareness of the troubles facing some of today’s hardest to reach young people and raise funds to ensure the best possible treatment and care for children in our care.
At one of the marketing levels listed below, your company will receive extraordinary visibility in association with the Griffith Centers.* Because of our wide reach within the state of Colorado, we can deliver outstanding exposure and marketing opportunities for a 12-month period through a variety of channels. Following are specifics regarding sponsorship/marketing benefits and opportunities that will be offered in conjunction with each level:
Gold Sponsor
- Up to 15 climbers
- Logo recognition and link on our website and social media
- Advertisement on Peak Challenge Brochures, Flyers, and T-Shirts
- Recognition Plaque
- Table for 8 at our Gala event
- Commemorative 2023 T-Shirt
Silver Sponsor
- Up to 15 climbers
- Logo recognition and link on our website and social media
- Advertisement on Peak Challenge Brochures, Flyers, and T-Shirts
- Recognition Plaque
- 4 tickets to our Gala event
- Commemorative 2023 T-Shirt
Bronze Sponsor
- Up to 10 climbers
- Logo recognition and link on our website and social media
- Advertisement on Peak Challenge Brochures, Flyers, and T-Shirts
- Recognition Plaque
- 2 tickets to attend our Gala event
- Commemorative 2023 T-Shirt
Ready to take on the Peak Challenge? Sign up today:
Is your team already registered? Register and join your team here:
Sponsor a Child
This year, a selected group of children will hike one of Colorado’s 14’ers in an attempt to help raise money for this event.
By sponsoring a child you will support social and emotional success through skills training, practical experience and self-evaluation.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Pikes Peak Kiwanis Club
"Bent Ankles" Team
“I think the experience, for me, was being able to go with my P.E. teacher. It was a challenge for me, but conquering the mountain made me look back and say ‘never give up.’ I had a really fun time, and it’s cold when you get to the top.”
Schedule of Events
Practice Hikes
Our legs should be nice and warm now; let’s step it up and challenge ourselves as we get closer to Peak Challenge Season!
Saturday, June 10th, 8 AM start — St. Mary’s Glacier, Arapaho National Forest
Saturday, June 24th, 8AM start — Manitou Incline, Pike National Forest
Saturday July 8th, 8AM start — Pancake Rocks, Pike National Forest
35th Annual Peak Challenge
July 14 — September 17, 2023
We’re ready to embark on our summits to elevate success for the children at Griffith Centers!
Be sure to share your photos on social media and tag us @griffithcenters and use the hashtags #elevatesuccess #peakchallenge2023