Big vertical.
Bigger impact.

Join us on our mission to raise money for great causes through an epic day of skiing.

Where we started

It began in 2022 when my son and I challenged each other to try to ski 40,000 vertical feet in a day. We did the basic math and knew we needed a fast lift, clean run, no lines, and good weather.

Three days of rain prior to and on our day was not good weather, but such is skiing in the East. So we cobbled together a last minute trip to Alta, arrived super late, and managed five hours sleep before our big day.

We underestimated the focus and efficiency needed. We thought we could stop for lunch. We didn't account for the risk of high speeds and tired legs in the afternoon. It's both a marathon and a sprint.

But we managed to just clear 40k feet, and Peaks With A Purpose was born, where we merge our love of skiing with our passion for philanthropy, and inspire participants to raise serious money for causes they care about.

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Our Impact

Since 2022, we have raised over $116,000 for causes including supporting civilian victims in the Ukraine, US veterans, mental health, environmental preservation, ski equipment for underprivileged children, and many more deserving organizations like these past partners: