Those who participate in the ROMP Climb Challenge at Winter Park Resort will enjoy a fun hike with an added benefit of helping others achieve their own outdoor dreams. The climb takes place on Saturday to fundraise for a nonprofit. ROMP stands for Range of Motion Project, which is a Colorado-based nonprofit that supports amputees in the U.S. and developing countries.

Register for the ROMP Climb Challenge to raise funds for those who have lost a limb, so they can receive high-quality prosthetics. The family-friendly uphill climb is 2.2 miles one-way, and participants can take the gondola down for a scenic view and chance to rest their legs. Dogs on a leash are allowed.

The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Ute Trail. Hikers can gather at the trailhead, located between the Gondola and the Arrow chairlift. This Winter Park hike is ROMP’s first North American Signature Hike. The event is inclusive to everyone; there is also a wheelchair accessible trail near Ute Trail.

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“Our Colorado Climb will be our largest community hike ever, bringing together partners, donors, Climb Team alumni, and our amazing Colorado community to celebrate 10 years of Climbing for ROMP,” the organization stated.

Steve Crawford, an adaptive athlete and ROMP ambassador, is participating in the climb. He will attempt to beat a world record for the greatest vertical distance in a day for a below-the-knee amputee — climbing 5,000 vertical feet. The elevation gain of the Ute Trail is 1,558 feet. Participants can take one or more laps on the trail, enjoying the mountain views.

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After the hike, there will be a celebration at Vicious Cycle Brewing in Fraser. The celebration will last from 4-7 p.m. and everyone from the community is invited.

About ROMP

Range of Motion Project is dedicated to ensuring access to high-quality prosthetic care for underserved amputees in the U.S. and Latin America, improving their independence and ability to get outdoors. ROMP’s mission is “mobility for all.” Climbing for ROMP is an inclusive, global campaign that raises funds for ROMP’s mission.

Since 2015, Climbing for ROMP has raised over $750,000 to provide prosthetic care for over 500 patients in need, thanks to thousands of people completing over 300 summits around the world.

According to ROMP, amputation is much more prevalent in developing countries, due to lack of health care and limited access to rehabilitative services and technology.

“We are in a unique position to leverage our own mobility to help amputees receive the prosthetic treatment and technology that they need to redefine their potential,” said David Krupa, cofounder of ROMP.

The Climbing for ROMP campaign has taken participants all over the world as they summit mountains. In 2022, Fraser resident Lauren “LP” Panasewicz led an expedition up the Ecuadoran volcano Cotopaxi.

To register for the Winter Park Resort hike, please visit ROMPGlobal.org. On this website, you can find more information about ROMP and its programs, and donate to the nonprofit.