Outside Magazine What Trip Are You? Sweepstakes

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Sweepstakes Daily Prize Drawings: After submitting an entry into the Sweepstakes for a Travel Prize (see above) you will be invited to enter the Sweepstakes Daily Prize Drawings.  Follow the onscreen instructions to submit an entry.  You will be able to enter the Daily Prize Drawings again on the next day after your initial Daily Prize Drawing entry and all subsequent days until the end of the Sweepstakes Period by returing to the Application and following the instructions thereon.  LIMIT: One (1) entry into the Sweepstakes Daily Prize Drawings per person/email address, per day. A day is defined as commencing at 12:00:00 a.m. EDT and ending at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT. Entries received from any person or email address in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. EDT on April 13 2012 to be eligible to enter the Sweepstakes. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Inc.  You understand that you are providing your personal information to the Sponsor and not to Facebook.  Personal information collected from entrant will be collected on Sponsor’s behalf by Sponsor’s third party provider and used by Sponsor and its third party provider to (i) administer the Sweepstakes, (ii) send communications relating to the Sweepstakes, (iii) notify the winners and award prizes, and (iii) analyze performance of the Sweepstakes on an anonymous basis, as stated in the Sponsor’s privacy policy (http://www.outsideonline.com).  Direct any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes to Sponsor and not to Facebook. In the event of a dispute as to who submitted an entry, the name of the “authorized account holder” associated with the email address will be deemed to be the entrant and must comply with these Official Rules. The authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to the email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning email addresses or the domain associated with the submitted email address. Sponsor will not verify receipt of entries. Entries that are late, lost, stolen, undelivered, illegible, contain false information, damaged, misdirected, mutilated, garbled or incomplete, altered or otherwise irregular, generated by script, macro or other automated or mechanical means, that have been submitted through illicit means or by any means which subvert the entry process or that do not conform with or satisfy any or all of the conditions set out in the Official Rules will be void. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries/plays by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entrant’s entries/plays and that entrant may be disqualified.  Use of any automated program to enter will result in disqualification.  Sponsor’s clock is the official timekeeping device for this Sweepstakes.

 

4. TRAVEL PRIZES/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES: Five (5) Travel Prizes will be awarded overall, as set forth in more detail below. Travel Prize winners will each receive one (1) of the following Travel Prizes, depending upon the drawing they were entered into based upon the answers to the “What Trip Are You?” questions:

 

Heli-Ski Trip:  Winner will receive an 8-day/7-night trip for two (winner and guest) to Valdez, Alaska. Prize includes round-trip coach air transportation for winner and guest from the major, commercial, airport nearest winner’s residence to Valdez, Alaska, ground transfers from airport to Tsaina Lodge, seven (7) nights’ standard lodging accommodations for two (single room, double occupancy) at the Tsaina Lodge, breakfasts, thirty-six (36) heli-ski runs with professional heli-ski guides, 2 WG-2 Pentax cameras and $500 in Columbia gear. Trip must be booked for 2013 heli-season (March 3 – April 27, 2013) and is subject to availability. If trip is not completed during the period above, prize will be forfeited in its entirety and no compensation will be awarded in lieu thereof. Additional details may be found at http://www.valdezheliskiguides.com/packages.html  Please note regarding the Heli-Ski Trip Prize: Valdez Heli Ski Guides (“VHSG”) caters to advanced skiers. Winner and his/her guest do not need to be expert or extreme skiers but should be strong, solid, skiers who are fit and in good physical shape. Winner and his/her guest must be advanced skiers, capable of skiing black diamond terrain comfortably in a variety of snow and weather conditions.  If winner and/or his/her guest’s skiing/snowboarding ability is not up to the standards necessary to ski with VHSG, then VHSG reserves the right to refuse service and no refund will be given. If you have any doubts about your ability level, please contact VHSG. Approximate retail value (“ARV”): $19,080.00.

 

 

Classic River Trip to the Grand Canyon with O.A.R.S.:  Winner will receive a four (4) or five (5) day (depending upon availability) Grand Canyon river trip for two (winner and guest) on a dory with O.A.R.S. Prize includes round-trip coach air transportation for winner and guest from the major, commercial, airport nearest winner’s residence to Las Vegas, NV, three (3) or four (4) nights’ lodging (may include camping), meals for winner and guest, and activities at Bar 10 Ranch which may include horseback riding, horseshoe pitching, hiking, skeet shooting, a helicopter ride for winner and guest into the Grand Canyon, a guided whitewater tour, 2 WG-2 Pentax cameras, and $500 in Columbia gear. Trip is subject to availability and must be completed by June 30, 2013 or prize will be forfeited in its entirety and no compensation will be awarded in lieu thereof. Additional details may be found at http://www.oars.com/grandcanyon/dories/whitmorewash-lakemead.html ARV: $6,858.00.

 

History-filled Mountains and Tropics to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos with REI Adventures: Winner will receive a 14-day/13-night trip for two (winner and guest) to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.  Prize includes round-coach air transportation for winner and guest from the major, commercial, airport nearest winner’s residence to Cusco, Peru, from Cusco, Peru to Guayaquil, Ecuador, and from Guayaquil, Ecuador back to the major, commercial, airport nearest winner’s residence, internal flights to Galapagos Islands, thirteen (13) nights’ standard lodging accommodations for winner and guest (single room, double occupancy), meals for winner and guest, activities which may include hiking, rafting, sea kayaking, biking, snorkeling, and sightseeing excursions, a bilingual guide, and $500 in Columbia gear. Winner and guest must sign all required REI releases and waivers related to the trip before taking the trip.  All winners must meet the applicable fitness requirements outlined on the REI Adventures website and any other REI prerequisites for the trip.  Failure to complete all forms provided by REI accurately and in a timely manner may result in disqualification from the scheduled trip. REI requires all of its trekkers to be prepared physically, technically, and psychologically for all programs, and REI reserves the right to disqualify a trip winner from the scheduled trip at any time for any health or safety reason in REI’s sole discretion. Winner is responsible for all transportation, meals, and all other expenses that winner incurs in connection with the applicable trip other than those outlined in the prize description, including, but not limited to, certain beverages, optional taxis, side trips and all applicable passport, visa, and entry/exit fees. Trip is subject to availability and must be booked by December 31, 2012 and completed by June 30, 2013 or prize will be forfeited in its entirety and no compensation will be awarded in lieu thereof. Additional details may be found at http://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/latin/mgm.html and http://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/latin/mgm.html#sec2. ARV: $16,798.00.

 

Exotic Wildlife Lover Trip to Botswana with Wilderness Safaris: Winner will receive a 7-day/6-night trip for two (winner and guest) to Botswana. Prize includes round-trip coach air transportation on South African Airways from either New York or Washington, D.C. (winner’s choice) to Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa (provided by South African Airways), regional flights to/from either Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa to Maun Airport in Botswana (provided by Outside Magazine), six (6) nights’ standard camp lodging for two (single room, double occupancy), scheduled daily camp activities for winner and guest, park fees for winner and guest, meals and beverages (excluding premium brands/imports), 2 WG-2 Pentax cameras, and $500 in Columbia gear. Trip is subject to availability and blackout dates which include but may not be limited to April 6-8, 2012 and other public holidays. Trip must occur April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012 or November 1, 2012 through December 10, 2012 (excluding Easter 2012 and any other public holidays that fall within these dates). If trip isn’t completed within these time periods, prize will be forfeited in its entirety and no compensation will be awarded in lieu thereof. Winner and winner’s guest are solely responsible for air transportation to/from their residence and New York or Washington, D.C.  ARV: $19,800.00.

 

Mountain and River Explorer Trip to Ecuador with BikeHike Adventures: Winner will receive a 10-day/9-night trip for two (winner and guest) to Ecuador. Prize includes round-trip coach air transportation for winner and guest from the major, commercial, airport nearest winner’s residence to Quito, Ecuador, nine (9) nights’ standard hotel accommodations for winner and guest (single room, double occupancy), activities for winner and guest which may include biking, hiking, rafting, horseback riding and intertubing, eight (8) breakfasts, eight (lunches), five (5) dinners, 2 WG-2 Pentax cameras, and $500 in Columbia gear. Trip is subject to availability and all travel must be completed by December 1, 2013. If trip isn’t completed within these time periods, prize will be forfeited in its entirety and no compensation will be awarded in lieu thereof. For additional trip details, go to http://www.bikehike.com/ecuador/ecuador_trip01.html. ARV: $7,398.00.  All Travel Prizes: Actual value of travel prizes may depend upon lodging, airfare, and other fluctuations. Any difference between the estimated value and the actual value will not be awarded. Other restrictions may apply. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for cancelled, delayed, suspended or rescheduled events/activities (including airline flights) beyond its control. Winners and their guests must have all necessary identification and/or travel documents required for international travel (e.g., a valid U.S. passport).

 

For all Travel prizes. all other expenses on the receipt and use of the prize not specifically mentioned herein, including but not limited to tips, gratuities, incidentals, room service, laundry service; local and long distance telephone calls, and service charges, required transportation not specified above, any necessary lodging other than that which is offered as part of the trip (see websites above for additional details), all meals and beverages, and any other miscellaneous expenses not specifically mentioned above, are solely the responsibility of winners and their guests.  Winners and their guests must travel together on the same itinerary. Winners’ guests must be at least 21 years of age. Guests have no independent right or claim to any prize. Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash or substituted except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value at its sole discretion. Any portion of a prize not accepted by winners or winners’ guests will be forfeited. Guests have no independent claim to a prize. Winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes and other fees associated with prize receipt, regardless of whether prize is used in whole or in part. Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsor. It recommended that the winner and his/her travel guests obtain sufficient personal insurance, including trip cancellation and car insurance, prior to departure; Sponsor expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for securing such insurance. Flight schedules are subject to change without notice. Released Parties (as defined below) are not liable for any expenses incurred as a consequence of flight cancellation/delay. Tickets are subject to certain terms and conditions specified thereon. Winners and their guests agree to comply with all venue rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of such portion of prize. By participating and accepting a Travel Prize, winners represent that they understand that travel, whether by plane, helicopter, automobile, or other conveyance, or by foot, and in the air, contains some inherent element of risk of accident, illness, injury, loss or death, which may be caused by negligence, forces of nature, or other agencies, known or unknown.  Winners and their guests represent that they recognize that such risks may be present at any time before, during and after the trip. Certain travel restrictions may apply. Air transportation and accommodations are subject to availability. Total ARV of Travel Prizes: $69,934.00.

 

5. DAILY PRIZES/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES: One Hundred Sixty Three (163) Daily Prizes spread out during the Sweepstakes Period, as set forth in more detail below. Each Daily Prize winner is eligible to receive one (1) of the following prizes, depending upon which day their entry was submitted: Three (3) Gerber Steady Multi-Tools. ARV: $64.00 each. Three (3) pairs of Tifosi Mast Sport sunglasses. ARV: $60.00 each. One (1) Patagonia Maximum Legal Carry-On. ARV: $159.00. One (1) Black Diamond Spot Headlamp. ARV: $40.00. Two (2) High Gear Axio Watches. ARV: $150.00 each. Two (2) Montbell Dynamo Wind Parkas. ARV: $119.00 each. One (1) Fishpond Bump Road Cargo Duffle. ARV: $159.00. Five (5) Pentax WG-2 cameras. ARV: $350.00 each. Two (2) Vasque Rift Hikers. ARV: $120.00 each. Two (2) Princeton Tec Spectrum Custom Headlamps. ARV: $35.00 each. Two (2) Stoic Monolith Softshell Jackets. ARV: $179.00 each. Ten (10) Liberty Bottles Water Bottles. $16.00 each. Ten (10) Kokotat Paddling Shirts. ARV: $75.00 each. One (1) Benchmade Mini-Griptilian Knife. ARV: $100.00. One (1) High Sierra AT605 Carry-On Wheeled Backpack with removable day pack. ARV: $340.00. One (1) Zukes $50 worth of dog or cat treats. ARV: $50.00. One (1) Westcomb Polartec NeoShell Jacket. ARV: $480.00. One (1) Patagonia Ultra Light Down Shirt. ARV: $249.00. One (1) Tumi Ducati Evoluzione Carry-On. ARV: $545.00. One (1) Hummingbird Pack of Winner’s choice. ARV: up to $170.00. One (1) Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp. ARV: $70.00. One (1) pair of Native Odyssey Series sunglasses (winner’s choice from the Odyssey Series). ARV: $149.00. One (1) Eagles Nest Outfitters OneLink System. ARV: $209.00. Two (2) pairs of Giro cycling shoes (winner’s choice of any Giro cycling shoe): $290.00 each. Two (2) Lazer Armor Helmets. ARV: $70.00 each. Two (2) Timbuk2 Wingman (size Medium). ARV: $169.00 each. One (1) Brunton Getback GPS. ARV: $96.00. One (1) REI Lightweight Polartec Power Dry T-Shirt. ARV: $25.00. One (1) Lenovo Thinkpad X1. ARV: $1,263.00. One (1) Primus Omni Lite Ti Stove. ARV: $218.00. One (1) Nikwax Gift Basket. ARV: $80.00. Five (5) pairs of Teva Fuse-Ions. ARV: $90.00 each. Five (5) Columbia Solar Power Short Sleeve Crew Shirts. ARV: $60.00 each. Four (4) pairs of Five Ten Guide Canvas shoes.  ARV: $110.00 each. Five (5) pairs of Keen Ambler Mesh shoes. ARV: $95.00 each. Five (5) Miir 700 ml Insulated Water Bottles. ARV: $25.00 each. Five (5) pairs of Julbo sunglasses (winner’s choice of any performance, mountaineering, travel, or kids sunglasses). ARV: $200.00 each. Two (2) Ibex U-Sixty Merino Wool Ts. ARV: $70.00 each. Two (2) pairs of Technica Dragon X-Lite shoes. ARV: $115.00. One (1) pair of Costa Del Mar Sunglasses (winner’s choice of style). ARV: $289.00. One (1) Asus UX 21 Laptop. ARV: $999.00. Ten (10) Leatherman Style PS Tools. ARV: $25.00 each. Ten (10) LED Lenser P3 Headlamps. ARV: $25.00 each. Ten (10) Aquapac waterproof iPad cases. ARV: $60.00 each. Five (5) pairs of Columbia Powerdrain shoes. ARV: $90.00 each. Five (5) Icebreaker Tech T Lite t-shirts. ARV: $65.00 each.

 

 

Two (2) Deuter Quantum bags. ARV: $259.00 each. Two (2) Montbell Storm Cruiser Jackets. ARV: $350.00 each. Two (2) Freestyle Hammerhead watches. ARV: $175.00 each. One (1) Samsung 900x. ARV: $1,000.00. One (1) eBags TLS Mother Lode Junior 25” plus 3-piece Packing Cube set (s-m-l), plus 3-piece Medium Packing Cube Set, plus 3-piece Slim Packing Cube Set. ARV: $285.00. One (1) Slingshot Crossbreed SUP. ARV: $1,500.00.  Two (2) Helly Hansen Odin Superstretch Shell jackets. ARV: $400.00 each. Two (2) Eton Mobius. ARV: $80.00 each. One (1) Gregory 22 Alpaca Roller Bag. ARV: $349.00. One (1) pair of Saucony ProGrid Peregrine 2 shoes. ARV: $90.00. Three (3) pairs of Smith PivLock V2 sunglasses. ARV: $159.00 each. Three (3) Eagle Creek Upright 22 + Pack-it Specter. ARV: $255.00 each. One (1) SmartWool Baselayer Outfit. ARV: $366.00. One (1) Mountain Madness Climbing Course held in the North Cascades in Washington, good for summer 2012 only. Some restrictions apply for scheduling.  For additional details, including location, go to http://www.mountainmadness.com/adventures/schools/north-america/glacier-mountaineering-course#dates-and-prices. ARV: $1,195.00. Total ARV of all Daily Drawing Prizes: $24,576.00 Total ARV of Daily Drawing Prizes and Travel Prizes: $94,510.00.  Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash or substituted except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value at its sole discretion. Winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes and other fees associated with prize receipt, regardless of whether prize is used in whole or in part. Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsor.