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You’re Invited: Celebration at Pico Mountain on Sat., June 18, 2022


When: Sat., June 18, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Pico Ski Clubhouse, 73 Alpine Drive, Rutland, VT
What: Celebration event with prizes, raffles, refreshments, and outdoor games
Who: All are welcome, including families with kids of all ages
Questions? Contact Morgan Crossman, mcrossman@buildingbrightfutures.org

Join us for a celebration of Randy Crossman’s 365th summit of Pico Mountain on June 18! PicoSummit365 is an incredible awareness and fundraising campaign started by Randy Crossman in summer 2021. He committed to summit Pico Mountain 365 times in 365 days to raise awareness and funds for Building Bright Futures and the well-being of children and families in Vermont.

This family-friendly celebration of his 365th climb will take place indoors and outdoors. There will be refreshments, music, and tables and chairs inside the Pico Ski Clubhouse. In addition, we’ll have outdoor games (ladder golf, bocce, can jam, and corn hole) and music outside at the base of Pico Mountain.

Please add your pledge today and RSVP for the event on Facebook!

Schedule for the day:

10:30 a.m. – CHEER
Come cheer Randy on as he completes his final summit of Pico Mountain! Plan to arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. to catch him on his final quarter-mile of the hike. Once Randy has completed his final summit, we will bring everyone together to take a few photos and address any media requests.

10:45 a.m. – FOOD, GAMES, & FUN
After photos, the party will officially start and go until approximately 1 p.m. Feel free to come by anytime to celebrate with us!

12 p.m. – DONATIONS ENTER YOU TO WIN PRIZES
Make a donation in any amount to BBF on behalf of PicoSummit365 and you’ll be entered in a raffle to win one of the prizes below! Prizes will be drawn around 12 p.m. on Sat., June 18.

Prizes:
1. Peter Huntoon Print of Pico Peak
2. Vermont Woodshop Sled made by Randy Crossman
3. Vermont Woodshop Maple Leaf Cutting Board made by Randy Crossman

You can win a raffle even if you can’t attend the event. Any donation on behalf of PicoSummit365 over the past year will enter your name in the running for a prize.

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