Three Days. One Mission. Raise The Standard.
Hero Down
White Mountains Summit 2026
A three-day readiness-focused event built for the men and women who serve, the industry leaders who support them, and the community that stands behind them.
White Mountains Summit At A Glance
Readiness Expo. Top Shot Challenge Series. Premier four-person team competition. Mission impact.
The Hero Down Mission Cycle
We do not view Relief, Readiness, and Resilience as separate programs. They are one continuous cycle of support: preparing before, responding when it matters most, and restoring strength for the road ahead.
Readiness
Prepare Before
Our greatest investment. Through training, education, mentorship, competition, and performance development, we help build the skills, confidence, and decision-making that improve survivability and reduce risk before tragedy occurs.
Relief
Respond When It Happens
When injury, loss, or crisis occurs, we provide immediate financial assistance and practical support so individuals and families can focus on recovery instead of immediate financial burdens.
Resilience
Restore Afterwards
Recovery is a journey. Through trusted partner organizations, wellness programs, peer support, and restorative experiences, we help individuals reconnect, recover, and build strength for the future.
One Mission. One Continuous Cycle.
Every investment in readiness helps reduce the need for relief while strengthening the foundation for resilience, supporting individuals, families, and communities before, during, and long after life's most difficult moments.
Built From Purpose
Hero Down did not start as a brand. It started as a response to loss, a need for community, and a belief that performance, competition, and purpose could help rebuild connection.
Three Days Of Readiness, Competition & Impact
September 25–27, 2026 at Ridgeline White Mountains Training Center in Dalton, New Hampshire.
Friday — Readiness Expo
Sponsor activations, vendor displays, raffles, giveaways, live-fire capability showcases, and individual Top Shot Challenges.
Saturday — Team Competition
Four-person teams begin dynamic stages designed to test marksmanship, planning, communication, movement, and execution.
Sunday — Remaining Stages & Awards
Final stages, awards, sponsor recognition, mission storytelling, and post-event impact.
Choose Your Team Package
Select the package that best fits your team. Companies, agencies, employers, and local businesses may sponsor part or all of a team entry.
| Included Benefit | Standard Team Entry | Agency Team Package | Summit Elite Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Person Team Entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team Range Day — Match Prep Course | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooters Rendezvous Team Entry — Dinner Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team Swag Bags | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Readiness Expo Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Team Jerseys | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Agency or Company Logo on Jerseys | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Official Agency / Company Team Recognition | ✓ | ✓ | |
| One Sponsor / Agency Representative Entry to Shooters Rendezvous | ✓ | ✓ | |
| One Complimentary Top Shot Challenge Entry | ✓ | ✓ | |
| All Four Team Members Entered Into All Top Shot Challenges | ✓ | ||
| Professional Team Media Package | ✓ | ||
| Food Included Throughout Summit Weekend | ✓ | ||
| Premium Summit Credentials | ✓ | ||
| Two Additional Sponsor Hospitality Passes to Shooters Rendezvous | ✓ | ||
| Four Complimentary Entries Into the Weekend’s Premier Raffle | ✓ |
Standard Team Entry
Four-person teams who want full entry into the Premier Team Competition and access to the core Summit weekend experience.
- 4 Shooter Team Entry
- Team Range Day — Match Prep Course
- Shooters Rendezvous Team Entry — Includes Dinner
- Team Swag Bags
- Readiness Expo Access
- Raffles, Giveaways & Prize Table Eligibility
Agency Team Package
Agencies, departments, businesses, manufacturers, associations, and organizations sponsoring or representing a team.
- Everything Included with Standard Team Entry
- Custom Team Jerseys
- Agency or Company Logo on Team Jerseys
- Official Agency / Company Team Recognition
- One Sponsor or Agency Representative Entry to Shooters Rendezvous Dinner
- One Complimentary Top Shot Challenge Entry
Summit Elite Team Package
Sponsored teams, agencies, companies, manufacturers, and organizations seeking the most complete Summit experience.
- Everything Included with the Agency Team Package
- All Four Team Members Entered Into All Top Shot Challenges
- Professional Team Media Package
- Premium Summit Credentials
- Food Included Throughout Summit Weekend
- Two Additional Sponsor Hospitality Passes
- Four Complimentary Entries Into the Weekend’s Premier Raffle
Top Shot Challenge Series
Individual shooters may compete in standalone Top Shot events without registering for the Team Shootout Challenge.
Top Shot Rifle Challenge
- Separate individual event
- Open to non-team competitors
- Rifle speed and accuracy challenge
- Compete for sponsored prizes
Top Shot Pistol Challenge
- Separate individual event
- Open to non-team competitors
- Pistol accuracy challenge
- Compete for sponsored prizes
2-Gun Steel Shoot-Off
- Separate individual event
- Open to non-team competitors
- Rifle and pistol steel challenge
- Speed, transitions, and accuracy
Forged At Ridgeline
The Hero Down Team Shootout Challenge takes place within a purpose-built training facility unlike anything else in the Northeast. The terrain, infrastructure, and capabilities of Ridgeline create opportunities that cannot be fully appreciated until experienced on the ground.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Showcase your capabilities, engage directly with qualified attendees, and support a powerful mission at the Hero Down White Mountains Summit.
Become A Summit Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities include vendor activations, live-fire demonstrations, stage sponsorships, media visibility, Readiness Expo presence, and premium event integration.
View Sponsor GuideCommon Questions
Are the Top Shot Challenges separate from the team competition?
Yes. The Top Shot Challenge Series takes place during Day 1 of the Readiness Expo and is separate from the two-day Premier Team Competition.
Can a company or employer sponsor our team?
Yes. A company, employer, agency, association, manufacturer, local business, or community organization may sponsor part or all of a team entry.
Which team package should we choose if we have a sponsor?
If your company only wants to support your team entry, the Agency Team Package is the best fit. If your sponsor wants broader visibility across the full Summit weekend, they should review the official sponsorship opportunities.
Can I reserve my team spot with a deposit?
Yes. Team packages can be secured with a deposit. Remaining balances will be invoiced prior to the event.
What is the team format?
Teams consist of four shooters competing in the Hero Down Team Shootout Challenge.
Does every team get access to Team Range Day?
Yes. Team Range Day is included with every registered team package and includes the Match Prep Course.
Does the Summit Elite Team Package include Top Shot?
Yes. The Summit Elite Team Package includes all four team members entered into all Top Shot Challenges, a professional team media package, food throughout the weekend, Premium Summit Credentials, two additional Sponsor Hospitality Passes, and four complimentary raffle entries.
Is space limited?
Yes. Team registration is limited to 35 teams.
Ready To Join The Summit?
Choose your team package, sponsor a team, attend the Day 1 Readiness Expo, or register for the Top Shot Challenge Series.
Register Today