The 12-hour Challenge and the Mentelity Games could not take place without the support of our partners, sponsors and volunteers. Thanks to their support dreams come true, people dare to take new steps and together we ensure equal opportunities for people with physical challenges. It's all about mentelity!

MK Skiservice in Bilthoven is the specialist store for all your winter sports equipment. For 30 years a household name in the ski world and not only in the Netherlands. MK Skiservice has a nice collection of leading brands and they are experts in bootfitting. MK Skiservice can safely be called the founding father of the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge. Menno and Maayke and the team in the store are since day 1 proud partners of the Bibian Mentel Foundation and an indispensable force in the organization of the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge.

The Swiss village of Saas-Grund will be transformed into a piece of the Netherlands during the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge. Without the support and hospitable welcome of the locals, this would be impossible. The staff of the Bergbahnen are thoughtful, flexible and make winter sports accessible to everyone with their efforts.

Thinking in possibilities and actively promoting both the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge - in that role, Saas-Fee Tourismus is a partner of both events. Without support from their team, it would be impossible to organize both activities.

Since 2023 partner of the 12-hour Challenge and the Mentelity Games - together we make winter sports accessible for everyone. In 2025 there will be a 12 hour Challenge on the indoor track of Snow Sports Zwolle for the 2nd time. This will take place simultaneously with the 12 hour Challenge in Switzerland and the teams in Zwolle - in which many teachers are participating - will also work to raise as much money as possible for the Mentelity Games. In addition, two teachers are going along to help as volunteers during the Mentelity Games in Switzerland. Also, Snowsports Zwolle is our partner in organizing the Indoor 12 hour Challenge. We are currently working on rolling this out to as many indoor rinks as possible!

Comfective is the specialist in effective group communications. They supply walkie-talkie solutions, bodycams and retail earpieces to A-brand customers in retail, industry, hospitality and the events sector. More than 3000 stores throughout Europe are equipped with Comfective 'earpieces', but also during large festivals their walkie-talkies provide effective (life-saving) communication. Comfective makes use of the latest technologies and the company is committed to corporate social responsibility. And we can underline that! The team of Comfective has given us excellent advice on how we as an organization team can communicate efficiently during the 12 hour Challenge and the Mentelity Games. Next edition we will use their 4G walkie-talkies for the 2nd time, so we can reach each other quickly throughout the ski resort.

Bergans of Norway is one of the oldest outdoor brands on the market and comes from Norway. With a great feeling for technical details, color, their own view on functionality and design, Bergans creates collections that exude Scandinavian freshness. The materials Bergans uses in its products are among the most advanced high performance materials currently available on the market. A team of Bergans of Norway employees has been participating in the 12-hour Challenge for years and is a major contributor to the creation of the Mentelity Games.

Since the start of the 12-hour Challenge in 2019, the company TCK has been present with a team of employees! TCK is exclusive Benelux importer of a large portfolio of A-brands. The LEKI brand is one of their many winter sports brands. LEKI then supplies high quality ski, trekking and trail running poles and gloves. The brand works hard and passionately to create durable products with unmatched features. LEKI's guiding principle is to combine high-quality performance with safety and comfort. TCK and LEKI are providing a fun prize package for the winning team for the 2024 edition.

AXIWI specializes in wireless, full duplex and hands-free communication systems and provides the communication sets for blind and visually impaired people who join the Mentelity Games. That way participant and companion can safely go down the mountain and enjoy the snow.

Let Mentelity Games participants push their own limits by taking a leap of faith. Take on a high ramp in the zitski, on skis or on a snowboard? Why not! All participants land safely in the BigAirBag after making the jump! An unprecedented example of thinking in possibilities and really pushing your limits.

KAV Car Rental is a nationwide car rental company with more than 13 locations. KAV rents out cars, vans and trucks. KAV also offers electric vehicles. For a day, weekend, week, month or short lease; KAV can transport everything. Including all the equipment needed for the Games with three sponsored buses!

This originally Norwegian company is a leading clothing brand and is worn by professionals at sea, in the mountains and on construction sites. From the first moment partner of the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge.

The region's tastiest bakery provides participants of the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge with fresh sandwiches and other treats during their stay in Switzerland. Fresh every day and with top service from owner Erie and her team.

This year Heat Experience is again providing products so our crew won't get cold during the 12-hour challenge. Heat Experience makes battery-warming clothing for all your outdoor activities. All products - from gloves to jackets, sweaters and pads - are designed, developed and tested in Norway to ensure the good quality Norwegian designers are known for.

Montela Hotel & Resort offers accommodation in apartments with or without hotel service. The four-star resort is centrally located and within walking distance of the Bergbahn Saas-Grund. There is a choice of several modern vacation apartments for up to 10 people. All apartments are accessible by elevator and many of our rolling participants and volunteers find fine accommodation here. The service of the complex has many features, including sandwiches/catering, free parking, indoor and outdoor playground, meeting room, shop, lounge & bar.