Summit for Life (S4L)

Summit for Life (S4L) is a nighttime uphill race up Aspen Mountain, and the biggest awareness and fundraising event of the year for the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF).

Join hundreds of racers as they skin, snowshoe, run, or hike the 3,267 feet from Gondola Plaza to the Sundeck. (View course map HERE.) Then join the party with a dinner catered by The Little Nell, live music, and the awards ceremony. Afterwards, ride the Silver Queen gondola back to the base, and enjoy breathtaking views of Aspen at night.

Each year CKF recognizes the recipient or recipient family of the Michael Wells Inspirational Award. This award is named for a good friend of CKF, and honors someone local for their support, advocacy, or representation of CKF, as well as the donation and transplantation communities.

For those who wish to skip the uphill race portion, S4L also offers Ride for Life on the gondola! Registration for both sells out, so sign up early and help CKF fundraise for this great cause. Each race participant who raises the $100 minimum will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt and other swag items. Racers who go above and beyond the minimum will be eligible for additional prizes!

CKF’s mission is to raise awareness of the lifesaving gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation. By participating in S4L, you are helping to spread this message and make a difference for the 103,000+ children and adults awaiting a transplant in the United States today.