FUNDRAISING
Other than our online store and direct donation, Braille Mountain Initiative has two annual fundraising events (an online auction & a Climb-A-Thon) to help fund our life-changing excursions.
2025 Climb-a-Thon
We will be running our 5th annual Climb-A-Thon fundraiser from January 17 – March 2, 2025.
Our 2025 goal is CAD $10,000 – and we need backcountry enthusiasts to help us in our mission empower blind and visually impaired individuals to overcome barriers and unlock new potential through backcountry experiences.
All funds will go towards our spring 2025 backcountry ski trip (and AST1 course) to Sorcerer Lodge, as well as our summer hiking trips (that’s right – we’re aiming to offer two hiking trips in 2025 to meet the growing demand).
How to Participate:
Step 1: Sign up as a participant and craft your personalized campaign page.
Step 2: Spread the word on social media and among friends, coworkers, and family.
Step 3: Collect per meter pledges or flat donations to fuel the journey.
Step 4: Embark on ski tours and climbs in the backcountry, recording your meters.
Step 5: Reap the rewards—participants have the chance to win amazing prizes from Valhalla Pure Outfitters:
- The top fundraiser receives $500 Adventure Bucks, the person who climbs the most vertical meters takes home $200 Adventure Bucks, and anyone who registers for the Climb-A-Thon is entered into a raffle for $300 Adventure Bucks.
- Adventure Bucks can be spent at Valhalla Pure Outfitters online or at any retail location.
- Participants will get one additional entry into the raffle for $300 Adventure Bucks for every $25 raised.
Let’s climb together, elevate dreams, and make a lasting impact on the lives of those who thrive in the face of challenges. The summit awaits, and so does the opportunity to make a difference.
In 2024, Erik Staniforth climbed over 27,000 meters – will someone surpass this in 2025?
A very special thank you goes out to Valhalla Pure Outfitters for their ongoing support and for sponsoring the Climb-A-Thon five years in a row! This partnership has been instrumental to the success of Braille Mountain Initiative.
Sign up for the Climb-A-Thon here – and let’s ascend to new heights, together.

ONLINE AUCTION
Our 2024 silent auction fundraiser has come to an end. We raised $9895! Thank you to everyone who placed bids and donated items. This fundraiser will return in late fall of 2025.
Are you legally blind, fit and interested in exploring Canada’s vast backcountry? Are you interested in supporting our mission or volunteering? Just want to know more about Braille Mountain Initiative? Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you in 24 to 48 hours.