We invite you to join the 2024 Almost Heaven Classic in the New River Gorge National Park, offering a unique opportunity for your board of directors, department leaders, or executive suite to connect and collaborate.

At Mountaineer Media, our podcast interviews with hundreds of industry leaders reveal a common thread in team building and management: the importance of cultivating deep, meaningful relationships with colleagues.

These sort of “professional retreats” take individuals out of their regular work environment, allowing them to interact in new ways. This can break down barriers and foster a sense of unity. A study by the Harvard Business Review found that when team members feel comfortable and relaxed with each other, collaboration and creativity flourish.

The unique part about the Almost Heaven Classic is that while your team can host independent team meetings to focus on company-specific opportunities, it also brings together hundreds of passionate Mountaineers from various industries. This cross-pollination of ideas and perspectives can be extremely valuable, as suggested by research from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.

We encourage AHC attendees to book an adventure with our venue hosts, Adventure on the Gorge. Consider the TreeTops Zipline Canopy Tour, a 10-zip line course that winds through an ancient hemlock grove and over Mill Creek, offering insights into the local flora during an unforgettable journey.

For the thrill-seekers, the Bridge Walk on the New River Gorge Bridge offers a breathtaking bird’s eye view from a catwalk beneath the bridge, 876 feet above the New River, all while learning about the bridge's history.

At the 2023 Almost Heaven Classic in Canaan Valley, we were joined by Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall and former CEO of Intuit, as a panelist. While his spouse, Alys, enjoyed the golf tournament, Brad engaged in workshops with groups like Vantage Ventures in a setting that naturally inspires creativity and engagement.

For 2024, we've meticulously planned a 'Wild and Wonderful' weekend to maximize our guests' experience. Come as part of a team or come individually. Whether you're a small business owner or a West Virginia professional gearing up for your next career leap, this is an unmissable event!

2024 AHC Weekend Agenda:

• Friday, June 7th Daytime: Create your own adventure! This is a prime time for your team to bond and rejuvenate. Enjoy Fayetteville's local cuisine, explore the National Park, and book activities & lodging with AOTG right here.

• Friday, June 7th Evening/Night: Engage in a high-value networking session and live panel discussion featuring Curtis Fleming and two soon to be announced distinguished West Virginian panelists!

  Your ticket includes an adult beverage and a selection of hearty appetizers. Expect a lively evening with giveaways, a live DJEJ performance, interactive games, and a private concert by America's Got Talent semifinalist and West Virginian, Phil Bowen, as the sun sets on the Gorge!

• Saturday, June 8th Daytime: We’re teeing it up at The Resort at Glade Springs! Compete on the famed Cobb Course with 30 teams vying for custom-made prizes. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and side competitions. Not a golfer? This is the perfect time for those offsite team meetings!

  When registering, only ONE member of your 4-man team needs to sign up & pay for the entire team. (This saves everyone time & allows you to secure a team for your friends!)

  All Golf Team packages include tournament entry, a chance to place in the Top 3 for custom prizes, participation the side competitions like Long Drive, Closest-to-Pin & the Chipping Contest, on-course drinks and a post-round dinner at the Awards Ceremony!

The 2024 Almost Heaven Classic offers a unique blend of adventure, networking, and inspiration. It's an ideal setting for teams to connect, grow, and find renewed energy for their collaborative efforts in the picturesque New River Gorge National Park.

We're honored to share Star USA Federal Credit Union is returning as our proud presenting sponsor. A portion of the event revenue will support the Almost Heaven Scholarship Fund, a non-profit entity created to support the educational endeavors of deserving high school seniors in West Virginia.

Mountaineer Media does have a few sponsorship packages left ($200 up to $4,500 ) for interested WV connected organizations. Please email us to learn more about what all that entails.

We hope to see you there!