Tim Walther, Event Director for the 2022 Ultimate Towner, sat down with Mark “Fish” Fishman today at 96.9 KMTN LIVE to have a chat about this years Jackson Hole Community Event.
Later that morning, Tim was interviewed by Del Rey, Live on KJAX
March 4th, 2014 For Immediate Release: 3rd Ultimate Towner Obstacle Course Race celebrates overcoming personal obstacles and benefits Habitat for Humanity Sunday, May 11, 2014 – Mother’s Day – Jackson, WY Whether you’ve been through a difficult relationship, experienced that “not if but when” acl surgery or some other physical ailment, had a business or finance challenges or yes, lost someone close, we’ve all dealt with life’s curve-balls. Luckily, we live in one of the greatest communities on the planet where we rally around and support each other even in the most difficult of struggles.
We’re in this together! And the “why” behind the Ultimate Towner is about celebrating our personal tribulations, triumphs and our connections that keep us keeping on. Last year our Jackson event was dedicated to the late, great Jarad Spackman and his messages of Being Bold, Taking the Plunge and Loving Life are stronger than ever. In fact, our theme of not only Overcoming Your Obstacles, but CELEBRATING overcoming your obstacles is the driving force. When we move through difficulty, we have plenty of reason to celebrate,” says to Tim Walther, course director, about the purpose, or the “why” behind the Ultimate Towner Obstacle Course Race. The “what” of the event is a positive, fun and healthy community experience.
The “why” is what give us the inspiration to put these events on and it’s the reason Towners are invited to share in the experience.
The “Tough Tower,” now re-branded as the Ultimate Towner, began in Jackson Hole has traveled around the country through Ohio, Lake Placid, Syracuse and San Francisco delivering dun and inspiration. If you have been to a Towner, you know that celebrating overcoming obstacles comes in uniquely fun fashion. On Sunday, May 11th Towners will make their way through Jackson town parks and experience inspirational obstacles including the now “classic” Ultimate Elevation warm up, Karma Mud Crawl, Believe-Achieve Hurdles, Take The Plunge Rope Swing, Motivational Mist Spray and the culminating Love-Life Wall.
“Young or old, short or tall, this event creates an opportunity to participants to challenge themselves to overcome things that initially may be perceived as difficult or even impossible,” says Matt Campana, Streetsboro Ohio Course Director and collaborator in the Towner events across the country.
“Do as much as you can, and have a blast doing it!” says Will Leggett who is the lead course-builder and part of the team of Towners who work together to create and deliver each experience.
Some participants even ride bikes to the various obstacles on the course, making it easier for even more participants and teams. Title Sponsor Grand Dynamics is also seeking partners to be involved as a sponsor for the event and to build the local community. Sponsors can contribute goods or services, offer vending on-site, promote and even naming or designing an obstacle. We are offering regional promotions and our marketing efforts are supported by the Lodging Tax to bring in regional visitors for a spring visit.
The Towner also serves as a great team-building event for co-workers to bond together and start off the summer season with a shared, novel experience. Volunteers and spectators are welcome and interested sponsors can contact Title Sponsor Grand Dynamics Team Building at info@granddynamics.com to get involved. Costumes encouraged. All ages welcome. The event begins at 11 AM. Come for the weekend and enjoy hotel specials. 4 Miles * 25 Obstacles * 100% Inspiration! Find out more and register now for early discounts at www.ultimatetowner.com Fast Facts:
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San Francisco, CA (October 15, 2013) – A new style of obstacle course race is coming to the Bay Area on November 2. Grand Dynamics International, title event sponsor and team building specialist, announced details regarding the inaugural Ultimate Towner, a community-based challenge set to take place over four scenic miles on Treasure Island.
Participants will climb over walls, traverse balance beams, crawl under nets and through mud, and dodge pirates on the way to the finish line. From start-up and costume contests to great music, spectator areas and a beer garden, there will be something for everyone.
“We are ecstatic to bring the Ultimate Towner to Bay Area residents looking for a fun and challenging experience,” said Tim Walther, Grand Dynamics International President. “Our courses are designed to help participants overcome their obstacles with challenges designed to inspire people of all abilities to go beyond perceived limitations.”
A Fast Class will take start at 10am for competitive racers and Fun Class unveiling a myriad of themed teams and costumes will start at 12pm. Runners can choose to compete individually or in pre-registered teams. Whether the Fast of Fun class, the hilarious and inspiring journey will feature epic views of the city and Bay Bridge with DJ’s spinning energetic tunes at the start and finish on the Great Lawn.
This Project Open Hand benefit event will help provide nutritious meals to the sick and elderly by bringing together local businesses and volunteers to the Ultimate Towner. Each participant registration includes a $5 donation for two hot meals with love through Project Open Hand.
Spectators can also get involved by cheering on runners at viewing areas. Spectators may join in the Beer Garden festivities for $10, which includes a free Lagunitas brew and a portion donated to Project Open Hand. Free wine tasting is also offered at Stein Winery near one of their sponsored obstacles.
“Our goal is to engage everyone in the community with an opportunity to participate, spectate, volunteer, or sponsor,” said Will Leggett, Course Director. “We want to highlight the local area and get everyone involved in a great event to support a great organization.”
Local event sponsors include Sports Basement, UpOut Event Discovery, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Stein Family Wines, Revolution Sports Performance, GU Energy Labs, Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco Bulls, Lev’s Original Kombucha, San Francisco Fire Department, Fat Grape Winery, Ghirardelli Square, Ghiradelli Chocolate, Ocean Mist Farms and Zip Cubes.
The inspirational obstacles including the Love Life Wall were designed from personal challenges overcome by the event creators and their desire to help motivate others. The event was built upon the desire to celebrate life and overcome obstacles, while supporting and promoting local business in the inaugural event that took place a year ago in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The overwhelming response led the Grand Dynamics team to bring the benefit to other communities across the nation.
Participants can register on-line at http://www.UltimateTowner.com where the site offers a detailed course map, sample videos, and additional event information. Ticket sales average $69 per entry. Additional registration discounts are offered to “Towners” who register early. There will be additional fees to register on race day at the event. Participant will pick up registrations packets the week prior to the event at Sports Basements around the Bay area. Interested volunteers can register at Project Open Hand.
About Grand Dynamics
Grand Dynamics International offers team building, corporate retreats impactful experiential training and development for organizations across the United States. Interested Bay Area organizations can contact Grand Dynamics for customized events on Treasure Island and around the Bay area. www.granddynamics.com
Media Contacts:
Tim Walther – tim@granddynamics.com 307.690.4086 Q&A/Interviews
Keri Vito – vitokl@yahoo.com 315-416-9358 Social Media and PR
Hannah Schmunk – hschmunk@openhand.org Project Open Hand
Additional Event Details: www.ultimatetowner.com
Ultimate Towner: The Ultimate Community Obstacle Course Race May 12, 2013 Time: 8:00 AM – 6 PMJoin Tuffy the Elephant and the Grand Dynamics team for the Jackson Hole SPRING ULTIMATE TOWNER: The Ultimate Community Obstacle Course Race! Participate, Volunteer, Spectate or Sponsor! Plenty of room for everyone in the community to be involved. Visit www.ultimatetowner.com to register for more information and early registration and sponsorship information. We have set our dates for the Spring Ultimate Towner in Jackson Hole for May 12th, 2013. It’s a Sunday, the day after the Eco Fair, and is also Mothers Day! Which of course means we will have some special obstacles for all the Mothers out there! Our goal is to support the Jackson Hole business community with a special off-season event that inspires community through fun and adventure. Imagine Jackson Hole’s OWN four-mile race where participants will complete fun obstacles, including crawling through mud, climbing cargo nets, running through tires, snaking through culverts, climbing over straw bails and helping teammates over walls! What’s best is it all takes place in our own town parks. Phil Baux, Miller Park, Davies Field and Mike Yokel – with a little Rodeo Grounds for good measure! Combine your Spring Ultimate Towner with an amazing Jackson Hole vacation: This is a spring event not to be missed in Jackson Hole, and a great way to experience the natural beauty of Jackson Hole with mountain expeditions, scenic and whitewater river experiences and more all available to complete your perfect mountain experience in the Spring! Come in early for the Eco Fair (Saturday during the day), and Bras for the Cause (At night), both on May 11th! Contact Grand Dynamics today at info@granddynamics.com for more detail and sign up at www.ultimatetowner.com for more info now! We look forward to seeing you May 12th, 2013 – until then get out there and OVERCOME YOUR OBSTACLES! Registration opens February 1st, 2013! www.ultimatetowner.com This post is written by Grand Dynamics and re-posted on the www.jacksonhole.com events calendar. Address: Jackson Hole – Start location is Phil Baux Park at the base of Snow King