The Big Butte Challenge is in full-swing, announcing the addition of two buttes to its lineup. The Bonus Butte Challenge includes Vista Butte, sponsored by Immersion Brewing, and Tam-a-Lau Trail, sponsored by Initiative Brewing – both scenic dog-friendly trails. This expansion aims to offer more breathtaking buttes and brews to explore.
We’re only halfway through the challenge, leaving two months to embark on this adventure challenge. The recent addition of two new bonus buttes enriches the experience, providing even greater value. Previously registered participants are automatically entered into the bonus butte challenge.
Big Butte Challenge – 10 Buttes | 36.2miles | 10 Pints
Relish in the fact that you will be summitting to the best views all summer. Plus enjoy ten different and delicious pints from all around Central Oregon. So lace up those kicks and hike these epic volcanic remnants!
Bonus Butte Challenge — 2 Buttes | 10.9miles | 2 Pints
Curious about the Big Butte Challenge but not ready to commit to all 10 hikes? Only in town for a short while? Looking for something new to do with visiting friends? Our limited-time offer lets you explore two of our newest challenges.
A highlight of this deal is featuring your pup on our socials frolicking along the trail or relaxing with you at the breweries. We want to see your adventures together! Snap photos of your dog enjoying the scenic buttes or chilling at the breweries to be featured and win cool prizes.
More about the challenge:
The Big Butte Challenge offers participants a free schedule to hike or run each butte on their own schedule, and then head to the sponsored brewery to celebrate their victory with a complimentary pint. Prizes will be awarded to the first to summit all buttes, best photos, and more. Gather your favorite people or challenge your work buddies to a summertime showdown. The Big Butte Challenge is the ultimate chance to get outside, explore new heights, and celebrate the beautiful mountains Central Oregon has to offer.
Buttes and breweries included in the year’s challenge include:
- Bessie Butte — Van Henion Brewing
- Black Butte — Deschutes Brewery
- Pilot Butte — Worthy Brewery
- Barnes Butte — Wild Ride
- Overturf Butte — Goodlife Brewery
- Tumalo Butte — Cascade Lakes Brewery
- Misery Ridge — Kobold Brewing
- Paulina Peak — Bend Brewery
- Vista Butte — Immersion Brewing
- Tam-a-lau trail — Initiative Brewing
Registration is open at bigbuttechallenge.com, $65 for all ten buttes, $25 for youth, and for a limited time, $40 for our two newest Buttes. Once registered, participants will receive a swag bag with beer tokens, merchandise, and other surprise goodies from our sponsors.
Secure your spot now to avoid FOMO at the Packet Pick-up and Debutte Kick-off Party at Immersion Brewing on July 31, 4:30-7:30pm.
Launch Party
Join us at Immersion Brewing for the Butte Debutte Kick-off Party on Wednesday, July 31, 4:30-7:30pm. Registered participants can collect their event packets, enjoy live music, win prizes and toast to fellow adventurers with a complimentary pint.
Rock your butte bandana and snag an extra raffle ticket to double up on your shot at scoring sweet prizes. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with our butte-iful community as we celebrate the stunning buttes and craft brews of Central Oregon! Day-of registration is available, and feel free to bring a friend along!
Already grabbed your event packet? Great news! Your 2 bonus beer tokens will be available for pickup at the party.
About the organizer:
Cascade Relays is a small, local business with a mission to provide exceptional race experiences while supporting local communities along course routes. Owners Scott and Carrie Douglass, prioritize rural courses, local vendors and small businesses, personal relationships, and supporting local non-profits. Cascade Relays currently produces the Cascade Lakes Relay, Bend Beer Chase, Big Butte Challenge, and I Like Pie on Thanksgiving morning.
