Thank you for attending Survivors at the Summit 2025!

Read on to learn about the event, held on July 27 at Brighton Resort.

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Scroll down for full Event Details, Location Map and Venue Map, and FAQ.

Begin at THE ALPINE ROSE (8:00-10:30am)

Located adjacent to the Brighton Parking area (up the hill from Brighton Center).

• CHECK-IN: Participants start at The Rose with your check-in. You’ll receive your limited-edition Summit wristband (valid for meals and lift rides) when you check in. If you arrive after 10:30, please go to Snake Creek Lodge to check in (via foot or shuttle - map below).

• Pick up MERCH and TRIBUTE FLAGS: After you check in, pick up your pre-ordered (or make your purchase of) Tribute Flag or Summit T-Shirt, or get a Summit Tank Top, Summit Tote Bag or Survivor Wellness mugs.

• Decorate your Tribute Flag at the Tribute Flag decorating table - take time to honor those you love.

• Learn more about Survivor Wellness - the place where your contributions provides free services and support for cancer survivors at the Information Station.

• Visit the Information Station to learn about and sign up for the Guided Group Hikes!

• MOUNTAIN BREAKFAST (8-10:15am): Head into The Rose to get your Mountain Breakfast (included in entry fee; wristband required), and enjoy your meal outside or in.

  • From 8:00am: Breakfast Burritos - grab & go, for the early-bird hikers and our volunteer staff!

  • From 8:30am: Full Brighton Mountain Breakfast (pancakes and more!) - for those who wish to relax and enjoy the morning!

• LIVE MUSIC: Local troubador Nathan Spenser will be rocking the outdoor stage throughout the morning!

• WELLNESS at The Rose:

  • Qigong with Carlos: 9:00-9:30am

  • Yoga with Amy: 9:30-10:00am

  • Qigong with Carlos: 10:00-10:30am

HIKING: There are a variety of Guided Group Hikes available, all starting from the Green Gate behind the Rose. BE SURE TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE AT THE INFO TABLE.

Most of all, set the tone for the day with community and fellowship.

EXPERIENCE the MOUNTAIN

There are a variety of ways to make your journey at Brighton.

SEE SUMMIT VENUE MAP BELOW!

VISIT THE GUIDED GROUP HIKES page for details on group hikes.

• WALK from The ROSE to SNAKE CREEK Lodge:

This 30-45 min. walk (depending on ability) meanders along the quiet private dirt access road lined with cottages. Enjoy seasonal flowers, huge pines, and perhaps wildlife along the way! Easy to moderate, depending on ability.

• RIDE the MAJESTIC LIFT to the YURT at Majestic Summit:

Takes about 10 min. BE PREPARED to walk down - lift rides are UPHILL ONLY. There is no transportation from the top of the lift/The Yurt downhill. Only feet (or wheels if you’re on a mountain bike)! Walking down to Snake Creek Lodge from The Yurt takes 20-30 minutes downhill.

• HIKE up to the YURT at Majestic Summit: Takes about 40-60 minutes, depending on ability. You’ll walk through verdant alpine meadows, across small creeks, and possibly through the Frisbee disk golf course (be aware of your surroundings)! Walking down to Snake Creek Lodge from The Yurt takes 20-30 minutes downhill.

There will be a GUIDED HIKE departing at 10am from The Rose to the Yurt to Snake Creek. Visit the Guided Group Hikes page for more info.

• The YURT at Majestic Summit will have refreshments and amazing views of the mountains! To get to Snake Creek Lodge from the Yurt, you’ll travel downhill on foot in 20-30 minutes through grassy meadows and on the private access road. Snake Creek Lodge is located at the base of Snake Creek ski lift.

FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT HIKE EASILY:

• Ride the SHUTTLE from The Rose to Snake Creek Lodge: While this event is all about the challenges we face, not everyone can make the same hikes. The SHUTTLE runs every 15-20 minutes from the uphill side of The Rose to Snake Creek Lodge and back, from 10am-4pm.

—The Regular Shuttle (driven by Camden) holds 7-8 people

—The Mobility Shuttle (driven by Aidan) holds 15 and has WHEELCHAIR ACCESS.

We are proud to be able to host folks with a variety of needs!

Enjoy SNAKE CREEK LODGE (10:00am-3pm)

Located mid-mountain, Snake Creek Lodge, at the base of the Snake Creek ski lift*.

INSIDE THE LODGE:

• The SUMMIT LUNCH (11:30am-1:30pm): Available from 11:30-1:30 at the Grill inside Snake Creek Lodge (wristband required).

• The SILENT AUCTION (10:00am-2:45pm): Fantastic items available, you’'ll find the Silent Auction inside the Snake Creek Lodge ….check back for details!

• Amenities: Restrooms, water fountains and water bottle refill stations

OUTSIDE THE LODGE, ON THE PATIO:

• The WELLNESS LOUNGE (10:30am-1:30pm): Visit the Survivor Wellness professionals who volunteer their time to provide free services for our members. Try Massage Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, Drumming for your Heart, Embodied Life Coaching and more! Sign up when you arrive at Snake Creek, or walk up for an opening.

• Lively mountain music with SIDE BY SIDE, featuring talented local musicians, Phil Triolo and Craig Schriber!

• The MAIN TRIBUTE FLAG DISPLAY: The heart of this event is the thousands of yellow Tribute Flags carrying message of love, hope, honor, encouragement and remembrance to the mountains and skies. Be sure to bring your flag and hang it at the display before the start of the Celebration of Life.

• Stop by the Selfie Station to get a commemorative photo with your flag before hanging it on the display.

• The moving, uplifting CELEBRATION OF LIFE (1:30-2:30pm) - Details below on this page!

Plus Crafts with Cara, more fellowship, more community, more friendly faces and the chance to share your experience with others.

*Snake Creek Ski Lift is not running during the event.

Woman speaking at the Ceremony of Life at Survivors at the Summit

CELEBRATION of LIFE

The centerpiece of this annual gathering is held from 1:30-2:30pm at Snake Creek Lodge, under the main display of thousands of yellow Tribute Flags.

With the flags blowing in the wind, our hearts beat together as we honor our loved ones. We whisper their names to the mountains, hold them in our hearts and minds, and acknowledge lives well-lived.

The Celebration of Life program includes music, keynote speakers, a time to honor those who are no longer among us, and offers the opportunity to be in community and allow our experiences to move our spirits.

• OPENING INVOCATION: Rev. Nancy Cormack-Hughes

• KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Denise Druce

Other speakers representing a variety of experiences will also be present.

• DRUMMING by Shanti Sounds and Co., with James Wheeler

• HONORING OUR LOVED ONES: We honor the spirits of those who have faced cancer in their lifetimes. All feelings and experiences are respected - honor yourself, honor those you love, honor those who cannot be here with us. We hold the space in community, and acknowledge the impact of a cancer diagnosis.

EVENT LOCATION

BRIGHTON RESORT

8302 South Brighton Loop Road

Brighton, UT 84121

 

FAQ

SUMMIT VENUE MAP

Silent Auction at Survivors at the Summit

ACTIVITIES

Survivors at the Summit would not be complete without a host of family-friendly activities!

  • Start early or join late - check-in available from 8am-10:30am! (Late arrivals - after 11am - must check-in at Snake Creek Lodge)

  • Enjoy the Mountain Breakfast (8-10:00am) and Summit Lunch (11:30am-1:30pm) - both included with entry fee.

  • Engage with nature all day long!

  • Join the Summit Search - Search for hidden Tribute Flags as you journey through the Summit, upload your selfies with them, find all nine and be entered to win a prize!

  • Bid on a great Silent Auction item!

  • Kick back and relax, soak in the vibes, sample a Wellness session at The Rose or Snake Creek, play some cornhole at Snake Creek Lodge, do some Crafts with Cara, or take on the Summit Search Hidden Tribute Flag Hunt!

  • Ride the Majestic Lift (lift ticket included with entry fee; UPHILL ONLY - must walk down)

  • Catch the views at The Yurt at the Majestic Summit

  • Spend time reading the moving messages on the thousands of Tribute Flags, and honor those you love.

  • Resonate as we honor the journey of each person who has experienced or is experiencing cancer. Know that you are not alone.

Band playing at Survivors at the Summit

ENTERTAINMENT

A day in the mountains isn’t complete without great music and entertainment!

We are proud to present the “swooner with a bluesy voice and riveting stage presence”, NATHAN SPENSER at The Rose from 8:30-10:30am!

We are thrilled to host “SIDE BY SIDE”, with remarkable local musicians Phil Triolo and Craig Schriber at Snake Creek Lodge, from 11am-1pm, to keep your feet tapping and heart full as you enjoy the day!

We are proud to support our local musicians and artists. Tips welcome - all proceeds support Survivor Wellness. Thanks to our musicians for their skills!

    • Check the weather and plan accordingly - mountain weather can vary from valley weather, and be unpredictable. Plan for outdoor activities with the right gear - sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle (refill stations available).

    • Make your way to Brighton Resort.

    • Park in the lot at Brighton Center, and walk up to The Alpine Rose. No charge for parking. The Big Cottonwood Canyon Flea Market will be occurring in the parking lot at Brighton Center that day.

    • Breakfast for early-bird hikers starts at 8am with Breakfast Burritos. Full Mountain Breakfast begins at 8:30am and ends at 10:30am.

    • If you are planning to join a Group Hike, visit the Guided Group Hikes page for details, and sign up when you arrive.

    • If you prefer to hike on your own or with your own group, look for the best trail for your abilities!

    • For those who need transportation from The Rose to Snake Creek, there will be two Shuttles available, running about every 20 minutes. One shuttle will be wheelchair accessible!

    • Can't walk up to The Rose from the parking lot? A driver may drop you off on the uphill side of The Rose, near the Shuttle Stop, then go back down to park.

    • No parking behind or around The Alpine Rose.

    • No driving to Snake Creek Lodge.

    • No downhill transportation from The Yurt at the summit of Majestic Lift - must be able to walk down.

    • No dogs allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

    Questions when you arrive? Our volunteers will be wearing yellow lanyards, and our event coordinators will have yellow bandanas!

  • For those who cannot easily walk from The Rose to Snake Creek Lodge, there will be two SHUTTLES available from 10am-4pm.

    Shuttles will run every 15-20 minutes from the Shuttle Stop on the uphill side of The Alpine Rose.

    One shuttle will be wheelchair accessible, thanks to our partner, the National Ability Center.

    If a participant cannot travel from the Brighton Parking Lot to the Shuttle Pickup/Dropoff location, a driver may drop them off and then go park in the parking lot, or they may contact our office in advance to make arrangements.

  • This is a family-friendly, outdoor event. All ages are welcome. Children under 5 may join at no cost; however, no lift rides or meals are available to those without a ticket.

    Although it takes place on the mountain, with an emphasis on hiking, there is a wheelchair-accessible SHUTTLE available to transport participants from The Rose to Snake Creek Lodge.

    Brighton Resort is a ski resort, and is ideal for hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities.

    Be prepared for all terrain and all weather!

  • VISIT THE GUIDED GROUP HIKES PAGE for info!

    Sign up for all Guided Group Hikes at the INFORMATION STATION at The Rose.

    All hikes will start from the Green Gate behind The Rose, near the Shuttle Station.

  • You may request vegetarian/vegan/special meal options when you order your meal at the venue.

    Whether breakfast at The Rose or lunch at Snake Creek, the chefs will accommodate your request.

    Thank you to the chefs for accommodating a variety of needs; thank you to all participants for your understanding if they are unable to accommodate your needs completely.

  • No dogs are allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon, as it is a watershed area.

  • If you cannot arrive before check-in at The Rose is over (at 10:30am), you will need to make your way to Snake Creek Lodge, either on foot or via the Summit Shuttle (runs every 15-20 minutes. See map for info).

    You may proceed to the Info Station at Snake Creek to check-in and receive your wristband for the event.