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Experience Jackson Hole and the Trails of the Tetons with Croakies, Born to Run Coach Eric Orton, and a Collection of our Favorite Brands!
We’re flying you and a guest to Jackson Hole to experience trail running in the Tetons with us and Born to Run coach, Eric Orton and a host of our favorite gear! We’re bringing this one full circle and heading home to the birthplace of Croakies—Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and we want you to join us October 4th through October 6th 2019!
Seeking to blend a true mountain town adventure with an active outdoor experience for everyone from the novice to experienced runner, you and your guest will venture off the pavement and onto the local trails as Eric shares his top insights in running efficiency and technique, trail knowledge, and more to inspire many future trips to the trailhead! Winners will get hooked up with gear from our partners at Skinny Skis, Suunto Watches, Smartwool, Native Eyewear and Trail Runner Magazine while staying at the Mountain Modern in downtown Jackson and taking in the views atop Jackson Hole Mountain Resort; refuel at some of our favorite local restauntrants and watering holes while getting to know the special mountain town that gave way to the Croakies brand over 40 years ago.
Don’t miss out on a rare opportunity to experience Jackson Hole without the crowds, decked out in the latest gear by some of the most sought-after brands, and your very own celebrity running coach and Jackson local showing you the ropes. Entry is simple—sign up and be entered to win!
Full Prize Includes:
- Roundtrip Airfare for Two to Jackson Hole, Wyoming from Anywhere in the Continental US
- Accommodation for Two at the Mountain Modern Motel
- Two Days of Personalized Trail Running Coaching and Instruction from Born to Run Coach, Eric Orton
- Two Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Tram Passes
- Two Croakies Gear Bags Featuring the Latest and Greatest in Outdoor Retention Products from the Original Eyewear Retainer Company
- Two Smartwool Apparel Kits
- Two Suunto Smart watches
- Two $100 Shopping Sprees to local specialty retailer, Skinny Skis
- Two Pairs of Native Sunglasses
- Two Trail Runner Magazine Annual Subscriptions
Total Prize Package Valued at Over $5,000.
Eric Orton
Eric Orton has a passion for adventure, participation, and health. As a mountain runner, coach, author, and entrepreneur, Eric has spent a lifetime exploring human potential and the limitless possibilities of the body and mind. Based in the outdoor adventure paradise of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Eric is an elite mountain runner and athlete in his own right. As a performance guru and world-renowned running coach, Eric personally coaches athletes around the world, from recreational racers, competitive age groupers, to elite ultramarathoners. Eric earned international notoriety as the coach of Christopher McDougall in the 2009 best-selling book, "Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen." Born to Run has since become a global phenomenon, resulting in tremendous interest in Eric's coaching and training methods. In 2013, Eric authored his first book, The Cool Impossible, as a way to help all those runners wondering how to put it all together and become strong, fast, healthy runners who can challenge themselves to their own Cool Impossible by dreaming beyond fear and living beyond limits. Eric has been featured in BBC World News, Men's Journal, Men's Health, Men's Fitness UK, Men's Running, NY Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Born to Run, Runner's World, and Jackson Hole Magazine.
Eric’s Cool Impossible is to have one runner per household, worldwide.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort located in Teton Village, WY is the home of the Aerial Tram, the longest continuous lift in North America that takes you to the top of the Tetons.
www.jacksonhole.com|Twitter @jhski |Instagram @jacksonhole #jacksonhole #jhdreaming
Mountain Modern Motel
The Mountain Modern Motel is committed to staying true to the spirit of Jackson, and helping guests create unique experiences in extraordinary surroundings. Located just a short walk from the Town Square, our Jackson Hole motel is conveniently located in central Jackson, just 5 blocks from Snow King Mountain, 10 miles from Grand Teton National Park, 12 miles from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and 55 miles from the south entrance to Yellowstone. Our 135 modern guestrooms were designed to be your adventure basecamp with open floor plans, practical spaces for storing all of your gear, and conveniences like mini fridges and microwaves. Amenities include a heated indoor pool and hot tub, an on-site restaurant and a lobby lounge offering grab-and-go bites, laundry facilities and an on-site salon.
Native Eyewear
Since 1998, being NATIVE has been about staying connected to origins: geographically, genetically, by upbringing, or by finding our own way. It is this connection that defines us, regardless of other definitions, where we live or how we spend our time. We venture forward into the landscapes and frontiers of our lives holding a unique and chosen identity, discovering new currency of experience, and retrieving deeper resources of memory and exchange. We run deeper. We go higher. We last longer. We hold stronger. And we do so with clarity and purpose in remembering where we've all come from and charting new and enlightening paths to venture forward. No matter what happens, we've got your back.
Skinny Skis
Founded in 1974 and born out of a passion for Nordic skiing, Skinny Skis has evolved from a small, seasonal cross-country ski shop to a complete year-round outdoor specialty store with a wide selection of gear and clothing for road and trail running, hiking, backpacking and climbing.
Skinny Skis has earned a reputation of offering its customers a thoughtful selection of industry leading brands coupled with best in class customer service and experienced personnel to fuel your next adventure.
Suunto
Born in Finland more than 80 years ago, when championship-level orienteer and keen outdoor enthusiast Tuomas Vohlonen invented the mass production method for the liquid filled compass.
Since then, Suunto has been at the forefront of innovation, hand crafting premium sports watches, instruments and dive computers that have been tested in the world’s harshest conditions. From the beginning of time, man has explored. All that has changed are the tools.
The word “Suunto” comes from the Finnish word meaning “direction”. Suunto is pronounced “Soon-toh”.
Smartwool
We were the first outdoor company to make performance Merino wool ski socks—revolutionizing the category and forever changing the way outdoor enthusiasts viewed their feet.
Our whole brand was built on the desire to be comfortable on outdoor adventures—we wanted to go farther and experience more. And that drive continues to fuel everything we do. From our Merino wool supply chain to our Smartwool advocacy program to how we design our socks and apparel, we exist to help you play, live, and laugh in the great outdoors as often as you would like.
Trail Runner Magazine
Trail Runner is the only magazine dedicated to the off-road running community, encouraging runners of all ages and abilities to experience the outdoors and achieve a healthier lifestyle through off-road running. Trail Runner magazine inspires and informs with accurate, intelligent and in-depth writing and compelling photography.
Croakies® Not Your Everyday Adventure Contest Official Rules: No purchase or payment necessary. A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning. The ‘Croakies® Not Your Everyday Adventure Contest (the “Contest”) is sponsored by Croakies® 33 West Bacon Street, Plainville MA 02762 (the “ Sponsor”). There is one (1) Grand Prize to be awarded at the conclusion of contest, beginning September 3rd, 2019 and ending September 24th, 2019. Prizes include: Roundtrop Airfare for Two (2) to Jackson Hole, Wyoming from within the continental United States, Accommodation for Two (2) at the Mountain Modern Motel ($500 value, Two Days of Personalized Trail Running Coaching and Instruction from Born to Run Coach, Eric Orton ($1,000 value), Two (2) Jackson Hole Mtn Resort Tram Passes ($75 value), Two (2) Croakies Prize Packs($250 value, Two (2) Smartwool Apparel Kits ($1,000 value), Two (2) Suunto Smart watches ($800 value), Two (2) $100 Skinny Skis Gift Cards ($200 value), Two (2) Pairs of Native Sunglasses ($250 value), Two (2) Trail Runner Magazine Annual Subscriptions ($80 value). Chances of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries. Who Can Enter:Must be 18 or older to enter and residents of the United States. 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