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Ever dream of digging for dinosaurs by day and relaxing in the mountains under star-filled skies by night?

Get ready to dig into the past and make memories that will last a lifetime. Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association are offering you the chance to win a spot for you and a friend on our 2026 Paleontological Field Expedition — where science, adventure, and discovery await in the wild landscapes of Montana.

Whether you're a lifelong science lover, a curious explorer, or just ready for something wildly different, this is your chance to join real scientists in the field, uncovering fossils and stay in historic lodgings that have hosted explorers since 1936!

Enter now for a chance for you and a friend to join the adventure!

OFFICIAL RULES FOR “WIN THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME” SWEEPSTAKES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

1. ELIGIBILITY
The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of Elevation Science Institute for Natural History Exploration (“Elevation Science Institute”), Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association, and their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, and promotion agencies, as well as their immediate family members and/or persons living in the same household, are not eligible to enter or win.

2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
The Sweepstakes begins on April 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EST and ends on June 4, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. EST. Entries submitted before or after the “Sweepstakes Period” will not be eligible.

3. HOW TO ENTER
Eligible individuals can enter the Sweepstakes via the following methods:

Social Media Entries:

• Follow both Elevation Science Institute (@ElevationScience) and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association (@YBRA1936) on Facebook (limit one entry)

• Follow both Elevation Science Institute (@ElevationScience) and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association (@YBRA1936) on Instagram (limit one entry)

• Like and share the official Sweepstakes posts on Facebook

• Like and share the official Sweepstakes posts on Instagram

• Tag up to three (3) friends in the comments on the official Sweepstakes post on Facebook (limit three entries)

• Tag up to three (3) friends in the comments on the official Sweepstakes post on Instagram (limit three entries)

Donation-Based Entry:

• Make a donation of $5 or more to Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association through the official sweepstakes page: www.elevationscience.org/sweepstakes. (A $5 minimum helps prevent fraudulent credit card activity.)

• Donations will be divided 50/50 between Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association.

Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE) – No Purchase or Donation Necessary:

• To enter without a donation, submit your entry via the online form at www.elevationscience.org/sweepstakes during the Sweepstakes Period.

Each action listed above constitutes one (1) entry. Participants may receive a maximum of ten (10) entries.

4. WINNER SELECTION & NOTIFICATION
Winners will be selected randomly from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The drawing will take place on June 5, 2025. The winner will be notified via email, direct message, comment reply, or other means within five (5) business days of the drawing and must respond within fifteen (15) business days to claim the prize. If the winner does not respond within this timeframe, a new winner may be selected.

Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

5. PRIZE
Two (2) one-week spots for two different individuals attending the same week during the 2026 Field Season with Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association in Red Lodge, Montana (estimated value: $5,000 total). At least one of the attendees must be an adult. The second attendee must be 12 years or older. Attendees who are minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Alternatively, the winner may choose to use the full prize for one (1) individual to participate in the two-week accredited, 3-credit college course ERTH 491, offered in partnership with the field season (estimated value: $4,150). This option is available only to students currently enrolled at a college or university. Participants choosing this option must complete all coursework, will receive a grade like all other students, and will be responsible for separately paying the cost of the college credits to Montana State University Billings (approx. $450 for 3 credits).

Prize includes cabin lodging and meals provided by Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association, fieldwork access and tools, all instruction, and pick-up and return transportation from Billings Airport. Please note: there are no bathrooms inside the cabins, and you will need to walk outside to access communal bathrooms.

Expenses not specifically included as part of the prize package are solely the responsibility of the Prize Winner, including: airfare or travel expenses to and from Montana, personal expenses, merchandise, souvenirs, optional activities, extended stay, and any other incidental costs.

Additional Terms & Conditions:

• Prize must be redeemed during the 2026 Field Season and is subject to availability. If the Prize Winner cannot travel during the allotted time, the prize will be forfeited in its entirety without compensation of any kind.

• Booking must be completed no later than February 1, 2026, or the prize will be forfeited in its entirety without compensation of any kind.

• This is not a private trip and will include other participants, including shared lodging and transportation.

• Winners must comply with all rules, regulations, and codes of conduct as set forth by Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association.

• Both organizations reserve the right to deny participation to any winner who fails to meet eligibility requirements, does not comply with safety protocols, or poses a risk to the integrity or safety of the program.

• In the event the Prize Winner and/or guest engage in behavior that, as determined by Elevation Science Institute and/or Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association in their sole discretion, is obnoxious, threatening, illegal, or intended to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person, or is contrary to health and safety protocols, rules, or policies in effect at the time of prize redemption, both organizations reserve the right to terminate the Prize and immediately remove the Prize Winner and guest from the premises and activities. The Prize Winner and guest will be solely responsible for any associated costs with no compensation.

• Prize Winner acknowledges and agrees to be solely responsible for any actions, claims, demands, damages, or liabilities arising from or relating to the conduct of themselves or their guest, including but not limited to participation in any and all Prize-related activities.

Physical Readiness & Safety Requirements:
Participation in the program requires attendees to be in reasonably good physical health. Activities may involve walking on uneven terrain, exposure to the elements, and manual tasks. By accepting the prize, winners acknowledge they are physically capable of safely participating in fieldwork.

6. GENERAL CONDITIONS

• By participating, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association, which are final.

• Any attempt to tamper with or disrupt the Sweepstakes will result in disqualification.

• Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association reserve the right to modify or cancel the Sweepstakes if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.

• The prize cannot be transferred, substituted, or redeemed for cash, except as determined by the Sponsor. The prize may not be sold to any other person or third party.

• By entering, entrants grant Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association permission to use their name, likeness, and content submitted for promotional purposes without additional compensation.

• Federal, state, and local taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the Prize Winner, who will receive an IRS Form 1099 reflecting the final actual value of the prize, if valued at $600 or more. The prize may be subject to applicable withholding requirements. The Prize Winner may receive and be required to sign other tax documents.

7. SOCIAL MEDIA DISCLAIMERS

• Entrants acknowledge that participation is subject to Meta Platform Inc.’s Promotion Guidelines and that tagging friends or sharing content is not required for eligibility.

• This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Meta Platform Inc., Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, BlueSky, or any other social media platform it may be promoted on.

• By entering, participants release Meta Platform Inc., Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Elevation Science Institute, and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association from any liability related to the Sweepstakes.

8. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities, along with their respective current and former affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns, as well as Meta Platforms, Inc. (collectively, “Released Parties”), from any and all actions, claims, injuries, losses, or damages arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, from participation in this Sweepstakes or any related activity or travel, and/or from acceptance, receipt, possession, or use/misuse of the Prize.

By entering, entrants also authorize the Sponsor and its designees to use their name, voice, likeness, photograph, and prize information (if applicable) in programming, advertising, promotional materials, or on a Prize Winner list (if applicable), without compensation, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Sponsor is not obligated to use any of the above-mentioned information or materials but may do so—and may edit such materials—at its sole discretion, without obligation or compensation.

All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. All entries become the property of the Sponsor.

Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association are not responsible for:

• Lost, late, incomplete, or misdirected entries

• Technical failures, unauthorized human intervention, or other errors affecting the administration of the Sweepstakes

• Any injury, damage, or loss resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes

9. PRIVACY
By entering, participants agree to the collection and use of their personal information for the administration of the Sweepstakes in accordance with the privacy policies of Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association. Information provided as part of entry will be available to Elevation Science Institute and Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association.

10. SPONSORS & CONTACT INFORMATION
This Sweepstakes is sponsored by:

• Elevation Science Institute – https://elevationscience.org/

• Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association – https://ybra.org/

For any inquiries regarding the Sweepstakes, please contact: sweepstakes@elevationscience.org