“A Mountain” is a beloved Tempe destination for Arizona State students and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This spring, Valley residents will once again be able to lace up their hiking boots and compete for prizes during the second “A Mountain” Challenge.
The “A Mountain” Challenge will be from Saturday, March 12 to Saturday, April 30. Registration will be open March 12 through April 15.
This fun and healthy event is presented by the Downtown Tempe Authority and showcases “A Mountain” (also known as Tempe Butte) as a fun and convenient hiking destination, while giving participants the chance to support the Tempe downtown community and earn prizes.
The challenge allows participants to tackle climbs on their own schedule and at their own pace, solo or with a partner. Registration is $25 for the entry fee, which includes a newly designed “A Mountain” T-shirt and access to an online tracking portal.
Participants will log their hikes via the portal and earn milestone prizes from local merchants based on the number of times they climb “A Mountain.” Entrants who complete the hike at least 40 times – roughly the distance of hiking Mt. Everest – will be eligible to win the grand prize, a Downtown Tempe Staycation Package.
“There’s really no time like spring when it comes to taking advantage of all the outdoor recreation amenities in Tempe,” said Kate Borders, executive director of the Downtown Tempe Authority. “The ‘A Mountain’ Challenge adds some excitement to the experience for those who already know and love hiking in Tempe, and it’s a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with the mountain and its convenient access to our downtown merchants.”
“A Mountain” is located at the southwest corner of East Rio Salado Parkway and South Mill Avenue. Parking information is available at downtowntempe.com/get-around.
The Downtown Tempe Authority is a private, nonprofit organization. More information about the “A Mountain” Challenge is available at https://www.downtowntempe.com/events/amountainchallenge.
