Summit Series FAQ

1️ How do I participate?

Easy! Just register, track your steps, and climb each mountain by hitting the weekly step goal. Submit your steps by Wednesday of the following week to stay in the running for raffles and prizes.

2️ What are the step goals for each week?

Each week, you’ll take on a new mountain:

  • Week 1: Mount Elbrus – 37,020 steps (~5,288/day)

  • Week 2: Mount Kilimanjaro – 38,682 steps (~5,526/day)

  • Week 3: Denali – 40,620 steps (~5,803/day)

  • Week 4: Mount Everest – 58,064 steps (~8,294/day)

Step goals are “adjusted for the climb” to make it feel like a real challenge.

3️ What if I don’t reach the summit in time?

No worries—you can redeem your summit by completing a Base Camp Bonus Challenge! Just email Jason to receive a fun, wellness-based task that will help you stay in the game.

4️ How do the raffles work?

  • Summit the weekly mountain = 1 entry into that week’s raffle

  • Every extra 10,000 steps beyond the summit = Bonus weekly raffle entries

  • Summit all 4 mountains = Entry into the grand prize raffle for PTO & 30+ prizes

5️ What are the prizes?

  • Weekly Prizes: Gift cards from Chick-fil-A, Panera, Publix, and more

  • Grand Prize Raffle: PTO + 30+ prizes for those who summit all 4 mountains

6️ How do I track my steps?

A step log (Excel sheet or printable tracker) will be available at www.bettermelmc.com and emailed to you before the program begins.

7️ Where do I submit my steps?

A submission form will be available on www.bettermelmc.com and emailed weekly. Steps must be submitted by Wednesday of the following week.

8️ Can I check my progress?

Yes! Leaderboards are updated every Friday on www.bettermelmc.com and will also be emailed out every Friday so you can see who’s reaching the summit the fastest.

9️ Can I join late?

Sure! You can jump in at any time, but only completed summits will count toward raffles.

10.What if I don’t have a way to track my steps?

Email Jason to find out more options for step tracking.

❓ Can my friends or spouse participate?

✅ Yes! Friends and spouses are welcome to join the challenge and track their steps alongside you. However, they are not eligible to win PTO—only employees qualify for that prize. They can still win gift cards and enjoy the competition!

❓ What if I’m on vacation or don’t work every day?

✅ No problem! You can still participate by signing up with your personal email to ensure you receive all challenge updates. If you didn’t sign up with a home email, just email jjcolomb@lexhealth.org with your preferred address, and we’ll make sure you stay in the loop!

1️1. What if I have more questions?

Email Jason at jjcolomb@lexhealth.org for more information.