We have an incredible opportunity to make a real difference and support needy communities. 

The GRITCon Games event originally scheduled for October 25-27 has shifted its focus to disaster relief service projects near Asheville, NC, in collaboration with Mountain Strong and Aerial Recovery.
 
This is a free opportunity for members to participate in work projects to aid areas hardest hit by recent floods. We’ll be setting up a nearby camping field where you can bring RVs, campers, or tents, and masterminds will be organized between service projects.
 
Can’t attend but still want to help? You can support Mountain Strong with financial donations here: https://www.mountainstrong828.com/ 

Our Basecamp Location: 
55 Hortons Creek Rd
Burnsville, NC  28714
(Closest airport is Asheville or Charlotte)

Camping Info:
We will be setup in a field close to many of the service projects. Bring your own RV, camper or tent and any supplies and food you would typically need for a multi-day camping trip. IF you’re not able to source these materials, please indicate this on our NC Relief Participant Sheet and we’ll make sure to provide whatever you need.

Service Projects:
These are ever-changing, but expect projects like clearing trees, splitting and stacking wood, cleaning up resident or community properties, stocking and delivering supplies, etc. We are coordinating through Mountain Strong, Aerial Recovery and the National Guard on all ongoing projects in the area which we can help with.

Supplies Needed:
Supplies such as generators, chain-saws, shovels, axes, trucks, gloves, etc. will be helpful for those who can bring them. Please let us know what you plan to bring on the NC Relief Participant Sheet.

Schedule:
Participants can join for all or part of the schedule below.

Friday, October 25: 
1pm - 4pm: Arrival at Basecamp
4pm - 5pm: Welcome Briefing
5pm - 8pm: Service Project
8pm - 10pm: Campfire Mastermind and Food

Saturday, October 26: 
8am - 8pm: Various Service Projects
8pm - 10pm: Campfire Mastermind and Food

Sunday, October 27: 
8am - 8pm: Various Service Projects
8pm - 10pm: Campfire Mastermind and Food

Monday, October 28: 
8am - 12pm: Departure

Questions?
Please email clayspeakman@gmail.com

The Most Adventurous Business Conference Ever

An Outdoor Adventure Conference for High-Performing Leaders Featuring:

• Camping Villages

• Competition

• Campfire Talks

• Authentic Networking 

• Growth Mindset Leadership

Adventure Competition That Includes:

• New: Single-Day GRIT Adventure Race Option (See Details Info below)

• Problem Solving

• Navigation Challenges

• Communication

• Resource Management

• Team Strategy

• Skill Learning & Application

• Physical Competitions (optional)

Event Information:

Unlike any other business conference, this event combines elements of Adventure Racing, Burning Man, and Mastermind Sessions to unlock the EPIC Potential in Entrepreneurs, Business Executives and CEO's.

Events are accessible to all levels of fitness.

Checkout the Event Schedule Below for More Info

Event Format and Competition:

Participants will be assigned to teams Alpha, Bravo or Delta and challenged with a series of missions over 48 hours requiring a mix of teamwork, individual skill, navigation, problem-solving, creativity, communication, resource management, and both physical and mental GRIT (hard things on purpose).

Sleep during the event is acceptable, but not required! Do you have what it takes to conquer the GRITCon Games and unlock the EPIC version of yourself?

Gear & Supplies Needed:

Required for each participant:

• Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries

• Water bottle(s) or hydration pack

• Backpack (something sturdy is recomended)

• Food (enough calories for the event)

No additional specific gear is required, however participants are encouraged to bring any of the following to aid in the competition:

• Extra clothing (socks, shirts, pants, etc.)

• Bikes (non-motorized)

• Tech Gadgets (GPS, powerbanks, etc.)

• Outdoor Supplies (rope, shovels, carabiners, etc.)

NEW: Single-Day GRIT Adventure Race

Test your teamwork, navigation and problem solving skills with a fun and challenging race to collect as many checkpoints as possible before running out of time.

• No overnight camping required (camping is available the night before and following if desired)

• Closing Cookout Party & Mastermind at the conclusion of the race.

• Bring your Gear (see above), Food, and anything else you think you'll need.

What's Included:

• On-site camping included in registration

• World class adventure, competition and special guest programming

• Lots of cool swag you'll be proud to take home

• Water, clean restrooms, first-aid, and on-site generators for shared power

• Closing cookout party with all the food and refreshments you can handle

What Can I Bring:

• All the food and goodies you'd like for yourself and to share with your community. Food will not be provided other than the closing cookout party.

• All of your gear, gadgets, toys, music, etc. that you'd like for yourself and to share with your team.

On-Site Camping

• Bring your RV, Camper, Trailer, Van, Tent, Yurt, Sleeping Bag, etc. (no hookups provided)

• Or: Coordinate shared camping spots in-advance with other participants

• Or: Win the chance to stay in a luxury camper from our partners at Noovo (NC event only)

North Carolina 3-Day Event Schedule:

Event Location: 10667 Stony Hill Church Rd, Middlesex NC 27557 (About 40 minutes from Raleigh-Durham airport)

Day 1: Friday, Oct 25

• Arrival Day Check-In from 1pm - 5pm

• 5PM: Mandatory Welcome Briefing

• 6PM: Opening Campfire Talks

• 7PM: Competition Stage 1 Begins

Day 2: Saturday, Oct 26

• Full Day of Competition and Campfire Talks

• Teams Manage Their Own Time, Resources & Sleep

Day 3: Sunday, Oct 27

• GRIT Adventure Race Event (10am - 8pm)

• 6PM: Competition Ends

• 6PM - 8PM: Closing Campfire Talk, Awards and Cookout Party

Day 4: Monday

• Departure Day for Camping: 8AM - 12PM 

North Carolina 1-Day Event Schedule:

Event Location: 10667 Stony Hill Church Rd, Middlesex NC 27557 (About 40 minutes from Raleigh-Durham airport)

Day 1: Sunday, October 27

• 10AM - 11AM: Welcome & Overview

• 11AM - 6PM: GRIT Adventure Race

• 6PM - 8PM: Cookout Party & Mastermind