Simply My Best

WHAT IS “SIMPLY MY BEST”?

For Central Oregonians who love to hike or trail run, “Simply My Best” (SMB) is a unique fundraising event. Instead of competing with each other, participants compete with themselves by trying to achieve a personal best while hiking various trails on Pilot Butte. The fundraising is already done. Check our home page to see the growing list of sponsors. SMB has no fee and no start time. Arrive when you want and start hiking. Everything is made simple so you can concentrate on the task at hand.

Pilot Butte State Park has trails to fit all needs. There are two trails to the top, a flatter trail around the bottom, and a nearly level asphalt trail. Whichever trail you choose, your goal is to do your personal best. You will become one of SMB's many heroes if you are successful.

Even if you come up short, you will still raise money. Our sponsors have donated a lot of money and we raise it while hiking and by achieving our personal bests.

PARTY TIME:

News Flash! The party is back in! SMB is ultimately a celebration of the amazing things that happen on Pilot Butte daily throughout the year. There was always supposed to be a party but we couldn’t make it happen given some first year constraints. Then the focal point of the event shifted to the picnic shelter and that seemed like the perfect place for a party. Our volunteers are planning it and you will hear more soon. It will be a lot of fun. Next year we will literally take the party to a whole new level (we hope to have it on top).

WHEN IS THIS THING GOING TO HAPPEN?

Saturday, May 11, 2013. Arrive anytime. Some who are hiking really long distances will probably start before sunrise and may continue after dark. There will be hikers on the trails all day. There is a self-registration process and a way to verify your laps when no one is there. So whether you are hoping to hike one lap or 20, we are ready for you.

HOW DO I RSVP?

The easiest way is here on our website. There is also a paper form in our brochure. RSVP by April 27^th and you may win two meals at Jake’s Diner. RSVP early and your Event Form will be there when you arrive. Your early RSVP is a tremendous help.

HOW DO I KEEP TRACK OF WHAT'S HAPPENING?

You've come to the right place. This blog will be updated on a regular basis. Or just ask the current hosts or anyone else who is involved in organizing the event or spreading the word. You won't get all the info on the blog but you will probably get what's most important.

CAN I HELP IN ANY WAY?

With SMB just around the corner, we have most of our volunteers in place. The most important way you can help is to RSVP and then come out on May 11th and participate. Many people have also become sponsors and you can do that online or by giving us a call. We are also starting to think about next year when SMB will be much bigger. We very much need a volunteer coordinator who will also be a member of our steering/planning group. If you have skills in that area, and are interested, please let us know.