7th Annual Elevation Archery Challenge
Check out the video from the 2025 Challenge by clicking HERE.
Proceeds help send children and adults living with disabilities to Easterseals Colorado's Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) Camp!
Friday, July 24, 2026
8:00am Registration Opens
9:00am Lifts and Non-Competing Courses Open+
9:30am Archery Challenge Competition Begins
4:00pm Lifts Close
5:00pm Courses Close
7:00pm Main Grounds Close (Camping Only)
Saturday, July 25, 2026
8:00am Registration Opens
9:00am Lifts and Courses Open+
10:30am to 2pm Free Youth Class (archery gear provided) by Colorado Bowhunters Association SPARK Program
4:00pm Lifts Close
5:00pm Courses Close
7:00pm Main Grounds Close (Camping Only)
Loveland Ski Resort -- Arapaho National Forest
Interstate 70, Exit 216, Georgetown, CO 80444
Format
The Elevation Archery Challenge will consist of eighteen (18) 3D target stations on the courses, and nine (9) 3D target stations on the ADA Course. Archers must bring their own bow and arrows – 12 arrows are recommended. Crossbows are not allowed.
Bring your own RV or tent if you wish to camp overnight on Friday or Saturday for a small fee. No hook-ups or power provided. There are bathrooms on site that can be used. No open fires.
Sponsorships Available
Big Horn (co-sponsorship available) -- $10,000
Elk (multiple available) -- $5,000
ADA Course (Naming Rights) -- $3,000
Mule Deer (multiple available) -- $2,500
Target (multiple available) -- $1,000
Registrations
Challenge Team of Four for Friday's competition course and includes access to all courses on Saturday --$600*
Challenge Single Archer for Friday's competition and includes access to all courses on Saturday - $150*
Friday Single Archer (non-competing) - $60
Saturday Single Archer - $60
Companion Pass (Friday only)+ -$20
Companion Pass (Saturday only)+ - $20
Saturday Youth Class (ages 16 and under) - Free
Mulligan (1) for use in Friday Competition (only a total of four Mulligans allowed per team) - $25
Mulligans (4) for use in Friday Competition (only a total of four Mulligans allowed per team) - $80
Long Shot Contest (1 shot)# - $20
Long Shot Contest (3 shots)# - $50
Overnight Camping Pass (Friday only) - $60
Overnight Camping Pass (Saturday only) - $60
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*Includes lunch meal ticket and drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
+Access to base camp & ski lifts - no-bows.
+Children under the age of 12 who are competing must be accompanied by an adult (over the age of 21) on the same lift chair - maximum 3 passengers per chair.
+Children under the age of 12 who are NOT competing must have a Companion Pass purchased for them to gain access to base camp and ski lifts to ride along (no-bows.)
#Long shot typically ranges from 80 to 120 yards.
Download the event sponsor/registration form HERE.
Click HERE for Course Map. The Yellow section represents the Challenge Course.
Event Questions? Sharon Brown, Vice President of Development, sbrown@eastersealscolorado.org. Or feel free to reach out to any of the Committee members below.
Elevation Archery Challenge Committee
Eric Mankowski, Pella Windows and Doors, emankowski@pellawd.com
Chris O'Donnell, Builders FirstSource Frederick, codonnel@alpinelumber.com
Cameron Shrum, C&K Archery, candkarchery@gmail.com
Ben Van Dyk, Van Dyk Construction, bvandyk@vandykconstruction.com
