This VALENTINE'S SEASON, 
we’re feeling especially grateful for the incredible generosity and support that made 2024 a year to remember. From significant gifts that expanded opportunities for our participants to events that brought us together in celebration, our 40^th anniversary year was filled with excitement. Thank you for being part of the Challenge Mountain family and for helping us continue to make a difference, one adventure at a time.

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2024 CHARITABLE EVENTS

• Boyne Thunder is a signature summer event on Lake Charlevoix, bringing together high-performance boaters and spectators from across the country for an unforgettable weekend on the water. 
• Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf continues to be a cornerstone of support for Challenge Mountain, not only through their generous challenge grant as part of the year-end appeal but also by inspiring others to give. 
• Boyne Mountain & Challenge Mountain — A Shared Anniversary:
  In early 2024, Boyne Mountain Resort celebrated its 75th anniversary alongside Challenge Mountain’s 40th anniversary with a weekend of festivities, including the 75-hour Mountain Challenge. 
• Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive — For 40 years, the Boyne Valley, Petoskey and Vanderbilt Knights of Columbus have supported Challenge Mountain through their annual Tootsie Roll Drive. 
• DECA – Petoskey High School students chose Challenge Mountain as the beneficiary of their 2024 fall fundraiser. 
• Walloon Lake Country Club Ladies Golf League named Challenge Mountain beneficiary of their annual charitable golf outing. The theme “Under the Big Top” brought camaraderie, golf, and a delicious lunch together for a great cause. 
• Wineguys Restaurant Group hosts its annual Eating for Others days every May, with proceeds from each of their restaurants supporting local organizations. In 2024, City Park Grill selected Challenge Mountain as its beneficiary. 
• In celebration of their anniversary, Culver’s of Petoskey donated a percentage of proceeds from the special day to Challenge Mountain. 

2024 GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS

• Charlevoix County Community Foundation
• Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
• Great Lakes Energy People Fund
• The Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation, Inc.,
• Northern Michigan Women’s Group of Harbor Springs
• Boyne City Kiwanis Eddie Essay Award

Welcoming
New Board Members, 
Honoring Outgoing Leaders

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to introduce our new board members and express heartfelt thanks to two outgoing members whose dedication has left a lasting impact. LEARN MORE about the amazing individuals helping guide Challenge Mountain into the future on our blog.

Take the Challenge:
Name Challenge Mountain as Your Event Beneficiary

From Chilly Challenge polar plunge in Walloon Lake on March 22, 2025, hosted by Hotel Walloon, to creative community events, businesses and organizations are making a difference by naming Challenge Mountain as their beneficiary. Tito’s Homemade Vodka, for example, named Challenge Mountain the beneficiary of their recent Boyne Mountain event.

These partnerships fuel adaptive recreation opportunities.

Ready to make an impact?

Join the growing list of supporters who believe in the power of inclusive fun. Name Challenge Mountain as the beneficiary of your next event or giving opportunity and help change lives—one smile at a time.

Contact Executive Director Elizabeth Gertz to get started: 231.582.1186 director@challengemtn.org.

Smiling Faces

One of the best ways to keep up on all the Challenge Mountain programming fun is to follow our FACEBOOK page. From adaptive skiing to bowling, from dance to social club, you'll find loads of smiling faces!