ST. GEORGE — Geological treasures are abundant in Southern Utah, but there’s only one special kind of rock worth a bundle of cash from Summit Athletic Club.
The Summit Rock Hunt is back and better than ever for its 10th anniversary. Summit has once again joined forces with Canyon Media to host this epic riddle-solving adventure and give away up to $33,000 through six hunting opportunities.
Grab a map, lace up your shoes and hit the trails for your chance to become a “rock star.” Over the past decade, the Summit Rock Hunt has grown into a beloved summertime tradition for families throughout the area.
“It really is something that everyone in the community looks forward to,” said Colleen Rue, show coordinator for Canyon Media. “It’s fun to get out and see other people hunting and meet people in your community. When somebody wins, everybody rallies around them and celebrates.”
Sharpen your hunting skills before the main event by searching for three mini rocks with daily hunts on May 25, 26 and 27. The first clue will be revealed on-air to listeners of 99.9 KONY Country, 95.9 The Hawk, Planet 105.1, 96X and Sunny 101.5 during the first break of the 8 o’clock hour of broadcasting, usually around 8:10 a.m.
Additional clues will be given every hour until each rock is found and will be posted on the Instagram feeds of every station as well as St. George News.
If you find a mini rock, you’re still eligible to hunt for a big rock and potentially take home a total payout of $11,000.
Each mini rock is worth $1,000 if found while wearing the official 2022 Summit Rock Hunt T-shirt; otherwise, the payout is $500. The big rocks are worth $10,000 each, or $5,000 without a shirt. A limited quantity of shirts are available to purchase for $10 each at Summit’s River Road location.
The big rocks are up for grabs during the weeks of May 31 and June 6. Only one clue will be given daily until each rock is found. The clue will be revealed to radio listeners during the first break of the 8 a.m. broadcast.
If you miss it, the clue will be posted on the Instagram feeds of all five stations along with St. George News at 10 a.m. But time is of the essence, so be sure to tune in.
For the grand finale on June 18, one clue will be given on the radio and via Instagram every hour beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until the rock is found.
New for this year, Summit is hosting a pool party at their River Road location on June 17 from 5-9 p.m. Rock hunters can grab discounted shirts and pick up an exclusive clue for the following day’s search. There will also be food trucks and fun games with prizes. The party is free and open to everyone in the community.
Summit owner Joe Levine said he’s beyond excited to celebrate 10 years of rock hunting. He started the hunt as a way to give back to the community while encouraging Southern Utahns to get outside and be active. But it’s also a golden opportunity for spending quality time with family and friends, working together to figure out the quirky clues that lead to a big payday.
“It’s great to see so many people in our community enjoying it and getting involved,” he added. “It brings families together, creates friendships and even connects people who eventually get married. The stories that I hear are so awesome.”
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