Annual Meeting and Potluck

Sunday August 22, 2021 5pm

With an abundance of caution and for the health of our community Silent Tracks Annual Potluck and Meeting scheduled for this Sunday, August 22nd is POSTPONED. The positive COVID cases have not substantially decreased and the board agreed that we all should look forward to having this event when everyone is more comfortable with gathering together. Stay tuned!

Our Annual Potluck and Meeting will be held at the Historic Crested Butte Depot. And always it will be a ton of fun!

We’ll have BBQ and drinks.
People can bring a dish if you would like.
There will be live music and this year there’s a drawing for $5 for a Nordic pass.

If you have any questions, contact 970-209-4528 (Cathy Frank) she is the meeting host and can assist you.

Quiet Places Quest (QPQ) 2020 Wilderness Area Trail Challenge

Quiet Places Quest (QPQ)
2020 Wilderness Area Challenge

A Virtual Event

Sept. 1 - 30, 2020

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The Challenge

Track your own hikes/runs in a minimum of 3 of the 5 wilderness areas in the  Gunnison National Forest for a combined total distance of at least 30 “unique” miles.

What is a unique mile? A unique mile is counted the first and only time it is traveled in the challenge time frame.

Route Info

There are 450 miles of wilderness area trails in the Gunnison National Forest! You may choose any combination of trails in the following wilderness areas.

Raggeds Wilderness Area
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area
West Elk Wilderness Area
Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area.
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area

Stay on designated trails. Qualifying miles will begin at wilderness area boundary.

Free to participate, but donations are encouraged.

Help us protect and promote human-powered recreation in the backcountry of the Gunnison Valley because Quiet Places Matter!!
A $25 Tax Deductible Donation is greatly appreciated
(includes $15 annual membership)!

How to Participate

1. Register

Register for the QPQ 2020 event.

You will do this here on our website.

2. Get the App

Download the TerraQuest app to your mobile device (free) so you can participate in the challenge.

Google Play | App Store

3. Personalize Your Profile On the App & Join Silent Tracks

Create a TerraQuest user profile and “Join Silent Tracks” to participate in the challenge.

4. Start Tracking

Track your hikes or runs anytime from September 1 through September 30, 2020.

Helpful Tracking Hints:

Track your outing in airplane mode to preserve battery life
Download and SAVE the map(s) before you leave for trailhead. Each Wilderness Area has its own map.
Your track will auto sync automatically when you return to internet coverage.
Contact TerraQuest if you need help setting up Or using the app
Have an AMAZING adventure!!

5. Update Leader Board

Submit/sync your tracks to the QPQ Leader Board.

Awards / Prizes

Mileage

Most “Unique” mileage in Gunnison County Wilderness Areas. We’ll track these in the TerraQuest App once you upload your tracks.

Oldest/Youngest

We’d like to see the extremes. Share with us the oldest or youngest participants in the quest! Photo & age required

Best ____ Photo

Wildlife,
Scenery,
Depiction of Why Quite Places matter,
Trash haul

* All entrants who complete the challenge (at least 30 miles in 3 of the 5 wilderness areas) will be entered in drawing.

Grand Prize

Other Prizes

See You On The Trails...

counting down to log your miles

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register

Anyone, any age, may register*

First Name

Last Name

Email

Mailing Address (to receive prizes)

City

State

Zip

Phone

Birthdate (YYYY-MM-DD)

Age at signing

Participation WAIVER
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
2020 Quiet Places Quest – Wilderness Challenge
I understand that participation in hiking and mountain running activities, including competition (the Activity) involves risks of serious injury, including permanent disability, death, and other losses, both to myself and my property. I understand that these injuries and losses might result not only from my actions, but the actions, inactions or negligence of others. I agree that I am responsible for my safety while participating in the Activity and that such responsibility includes participating only when I am both physically and psychologically prepared to participate safely, after fully familiarizing myself with the venue before the event, and while using equipment of a type and condition reasonably necessary to safely participate in the Activity. Aware of the risks and willing to assume them, I hereby waive, release, and hold harmless Silent Tracks, Inc. all and each of those organizations, affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, event organizers and sponsors, coordinating groups, doctors, officials, any individuals associated with the Activity, their representatives, successors and assigns, and will hold them harmless for any deaths or injuries suffered in connection with said Activity, including those which may be attributable to weather conditions. I intend for this waiver and release also to apply to any relatives, personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, and next of kin or assigns who might pursue any legal action or claim on my behalf. In submitting this form, I have read and fully understand my liability and certify my compliance by checking the box above I accept the terms of the waiver.

* Name of Parent Guardian Required if Participant is under 18

Be Good Humans

Remember

While out on the trails, use your Mountain Manners 😉

Click to download the brochure.

Explore the Possibilities

Annual Meeting and Potluck

Quiet Places Quest (QPQ) 2020 Wilderness Area Trail Challenge

Quiet Places Quest (QPQ)
2020 Wilderness Area Challenge

A Virtual Event