Climb Against Cancer - Hike

The hike up Cranmore Mountain is approximately 3 miles on a marked course along mowed ski trails.  Along the way are water stations where hikers can rest and re-hydrate.  Hikers may choose to climb as much or as little of the mountain as they wish.  Those who make it to the top will be treated to snacks and more water, live entertainment and amazing views of the surrounding White Mountains.

Hike alone or as part of a team. Remember, as a participant in this event, you are not just a hiker - you are also a fundraiser! The money you raise will go directly to our clients - paying their non-medical bills.

How do I form a team?
A team can include as many or as few people as you want. Consider asking your friends, family members or co-workers to commit to making a difference together! Think of a Team Name and choose a Team Captain.

Team format:
Teams will compete in one of two categories:

• teams with 10 or fewer members
• teams with 11+ members

How do I raise money?
Basically, you will be asking people to give money to sponsor you on this hike. Consider asking friends, neighbors, associates, former classmates, family friends, members of clubs, alumni groups, etc. Cancer affects many people in many different ways. Keep in mind that in order to give, people need to be given the opportunity to do so - they need to be asked!  In addition to face-to-face requests for donations, consider writing a fundraising letter or email in which you talk about the Climb Against Cancer and your reasons for participating.  A new fundraising tool recently added to the event is the FirstGiving page.  When you register to hike online, you are given the option of creating your own fundraising page.  You can e-mail it to your friends and family, and they can conveniently make a donation online using a credit or debit card.

How do I track sponsors and their pledges?

When you raise funds online, your pledges are automatically tracked.  You will get notifications when someone sponsors you and see an updated total of money you've raised.

Instead of or in addition to raising funds online, you can use the "Jen's Friend's Pledge Form" to keep track of your sponsors and their gifts. (Please be sure to include contact information for all of your sponsors so that they can be thanked for their gifts!) On the day of the Climb, bring the Pledge Form with you, along with all of the money, in order to qualify for prizes.
All checks should be made payable to Jen's Friends Cancer Foundation.

What to Bring

Be sure to come prepared for any type of weather! This event is held in sunshine and rain, cool weather and hot Wear comfortable foot wear with good support. You might want to carry a day pack with sunscreen, insect repellant, and a camera. Although there will be water stops along the hiking trail, you may want to carry an extra bottle.

Awards

There are awards for the individual participant as well as for teams.
The individual hiker and the winning team in each category (small team; large team) will win a Hiking Pole. These are not ordinary hiking poles, but ones that have been specially decorated to be displayed as trophies. In addition, the top three individual fund raisers also get awards.

Directions to Cranmore Mountain

Click here for detailed directions to Cranmore Mountain Resort from Cranmore.com

From North Conway Village:
Landmarks for North Conway include the park and train station on the left, Zeb's Country Store on the right, and The Met coffee house on the left. At the traffic lights, take a right onto Kearsage Street and follow to the end. At the end, take a left onto Kearsarge Road. Then take a right onto Skimobile Road and follow signs to the parking area.

Alternate Route from Conway Village:
Instead of turning left at the lights on Route 16, drive straight on Routes 113/302 until the next set of traffic lights. Turn left onto Route 302 and then take a right onto North South Local Road at the next set of lights (Wal*Mart will be on your right). At the end of this road (4-way STOP signs) turn right onto Kearsarge Street. Then follow directions above.