Ultimate Towner back and better than ever

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — The 9th annual Ultimate Towner event will take place on Sunday, June 5 throughout the Town of Jackson. The unique race will start and finish at Phil Baux Park. The 2022 event beneficiary is the Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation.

Race offers new twist

Instead of having a 4-mile course that follows the same route around town, teams will need to strategize on their approach to complete as many checkpoint challenges as they choose over a 2-hour time frame. For example, teams could begin the event by heading to locations near Mike Yokel Park, Rodeo Grounds, or the Town Square first.

This will introduce an element of strategy into the event in addition to allowing for teams to decide on their approach. The optional use of non-motorized transportation to go to checkpoints will offer ways for more people to participate.

“I am excited to offer this new format and to continue the tradition of the Towner,” said Tim Walther, event director and CEO of Grand Dynamics. “There is a lot of heart that goes into creating and delivering this experience by all involved. This event is for locals and one that will celebrate the uniqueness of our town and community.”

Course design by modern technology  

The Towner 2020 course will be guided by a smartphone-based app with integrated mapping guidance features. Teams will navigate the course and submit their completed checkpoints via text, photo, and video while acquiring points for each submission while being judged for accuracy and style. There will be both location-specific checkpoints and “on the go” challenges.

“We have been utilizing the event technology for the past few years very successfully in our corporate team building events, and it has proven to be an amazing way to offer a variety of challenges and to capture the spirit of teamwork,” said Brandon Smith, Grand Dynamics event specialist.

Sponsors  

Sponsors benefit from utilizing the event as a team-building program for their company and being engaged in this unique community-building experience.

We have a variety of ways for a business to be involved in the 2022 Towner, including:

• Prize donations
• Sponsored checkpoints
• Volunteer Hosting
• Discounted event promotions which include your business information

Sponsors can get involved by completing this application form or contacting Grand Dynamics. Melvin Brewing will be offering beer at the finish line for donations to support TCSAR.

More challenges = more options = more people 

We have expanded the choices for experiences, offering a variety of challenges that are more fun for more people.  Amazing Race checkpoints and challenges will include:

• Jackson Hole Trivia to test team knowledge and learn about Jackson
• Creative challenges requiring different elements of teamwork
• New locations in more areas around town
• Scavenger hunt type challenges require an element of Search and Rescue (our 2022 beneficiary) teamwork
• Sample checkpoint challenges will be revealed in the weeks leading up to the event

Less expensive and TCSAR donation Included

The 2022 Towner is less expensive to participate, with an event rate of $79 per adult (versus $89 per adult) and a current discounted registration of only $59 per adult with a $10 per person donation to TCSAR as part of that fee which will be matched through Old Bills. Participants will also get a Towner highlight reel comprised of photos and video from the event.