A Big Thank You to our Local Supporters

There are so many businesses and individuals in Silverton, Ouray, Telluride, Lake City, and the San Juan communities who provide the run invaluable support!

Table to Farm Compost

Table to Farm Compost

Did you know Hardrock composts all of its leftover food waste? In partnership with Table to Farm Composting in Durango, all potato peels, orange rinds, egg shells, coffee grounds & more are turned into hearty soil for delicious crops.

 

Silverton Grocery

Silverton Grocery

"This place is a gem! It far exceeded every expectation in terms of both selection, service and other customers - who were all lovely!"

A small full scale grocery store. Great produce and better sandwiches.

Ever wonder where the bountiful goodies you feast on at aid station comes from? Silverton Grocery is a wonderful partner to Hardrock, providing thousands of dollars of food to Hardrock each year at huge discounts, and navigating our occasionally confusing orders and last-minute panics. When you stop in there, make sure to say Thanks! to Mark and his staff - the run couldn't exist without them!

 

Silverton Mountain Skiing

Silverton Mountain

Silverton Mountain is out of this world! Backcountry downhill skiing for the true San Juan fan.

"Here you will find amazing lines in every direction and one chairlift perfectly located to deliver you to the goods. Imagine a place where the average total snowfall of over 400" exceeds the amount of daily visitors. Advanced and expert only riding, no groomers, no clearcut runs and a real mountain experience with plenty of adventure on tap. All thrills no frills."

 

Global Shelters

Global Shelters

See those tents at all the aid stations? Those are from our partners at Global Shelters. They're tough and awesome! From Global Shelters' website: "Our structures have a time tested quality that you just can't find in the product line of other competitors. With unique designs and custom options that are not available in the industry, a Global Shelters structure will provide a long lasting tension fabric shelter that is built in the USA and built to withstand the toughest environments around the world. If you are looking for a structure that shouts, “Something Special is Happening!” our structures won’t let you down."

 

Silverton Visitors Center

Silverton Visitors Center

There are innumerable ways, large & small, that the city, Chamber & Visitor's Center support the run. From permits to storage space to advice about laundry, Silverton does it all, and Hardrock has become what is it because of this wonderful, welcoming town. Stop by the Silverton Visitor's Center for local and area literature and for information from helpful, qualified staff.

 

Eureka Lodge

Eureka Lodge

Tables, Chairs & Coolers, oh my! Providing key elements to for the backbone of Hardrock's aid station infrastructure is the Eureka Lodge. Located 8 miles north of Silverton, Colorado on the Alpine Loop, just above the ghost town of Eureka, this historic miners hotel does it all - lodging, group events, weddings, parties and much more!

 

Life Blanket

Life Blankets

In the extreme conditions of the pack-in aid stations, Life Blanket provides extreme support with a patented combination stretcher, all-weather one-person shelter, and protection from extreme heat & cold. The +LifeBlanket System is the original high performance, lightweight, all weather, all season patient packaging system From Alaska to Africa and most places in between, it is trusted and used by professional air and ground medical transport, first responder, disaster response and SAR teams; including the US Army, Navy & Air Force.

 

Ouray Chamber of Commerce

Ouray Chamber of Commerce

The City of Ouray has helped make the Ouray Aid Station tremendous, providing tables, chairs, tents, oodles of Christmas lights, and many helpful volunteers. Plus they're always willing to pitch in with unexpected needs - a German translator, extra crockpots, water hoses, a 4:00am propane refill, and much more!

The mountains and canyons surrounding Ouray are filled with some of the West’s most unforgettable scenery. “The Jeeping Capital of the World.” Ouray’s Jeep roads, carved from historic wagon trails, traverse a variety of terrain from extreme high mountain passes and rugged winding roads to wide, flower-filled meadows and pastoral valleys.

 

Jameson Coffee

Jameson Coffee

Jameson Coffee has small batch roasted coffees that are some of the finest fresh roasted coffees in the world. These rare and exquisite tasting gourmet coffees are as unique and exotic as the countries they originate from. Each of our coffees unique characteristics is owed to Mother Nature’s perfect recipe of rich soils, high altitudes and cool moist air which provide unbelievable micro climate growing conditions. Enjoy your cup of joy at the Hardrock Finish Line, or a few of our aid stations!