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Partners

The Mentelity Games and 12-Hour Challenge could not take place without the support of our partners. We are extremely grateful for their contribution to these special events! 

MK Ski Service 

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MK Skiservice in Bilthoven is the specialist store for all your winter sports equipment. A household name in the ski world for over 30 years. MK Skiservice has a large collection of leading brands for ski boots, skis, safety equipment and clothing and they are experts in bootfitting. Since day 1 proud partner of the Bibian Mentel Foundation and an indispensable force in the organization of the Mentelity Games and 12-hour Challenge.

Saas-Grund Bergbahnen

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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.

Saas-Fee Tourismus

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Thinking in possibilities and actively promoting both the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge - that is the role of Saas-Fee Tourismus. They are partners of both events and together with locals they make the organization of both activities only possible.

AXIWI

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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.

BigAirBag

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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!

KAV Car Rental

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KAV Car Rental is a nationwide car rental company with more than 13 locations. KAV rents passenger cars, vans and trucks. You can also come to KAV for electric vehicles. For a day, weekend, week, month or short lease; KAV can transport everything. This includes all the equipment needed for the Mentelity Games with two sponsored buses!

Helly Hansen

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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 and thus supporter of bringing thinking in possibilities to practice.

TaxSki

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With TaxSki you can easily share transportation when you go on winter sports. Through this Dutch platform you can easily car-pool (find and offer free spots), book a cab from the airport or train station to the ski resort and find other winter sports people to share a cab ride with. Use of the platform is free and after making contact with your car-pool buddy, you make arrangements directly with each other to share costs and the like. We encourage our participants and volunteers to travel together through this platform as much as possible.

Frank Jol

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The team of Frank Jol BV - orthopedic instrument maker - supports a large group of participants of the Mentelity Games by making sure beforehand and also on location that the aids (prostheses and orthoses) do, what they are supposed to do: provide maximum mobility. Frank and his team ensure that all prosthetic and orthotic users are on their skis or snowboards in the best possible way. In doing so, they are literally helping participants take new steps during the Mentelity Games. Through winter sports, participants push their limits, overcome fears and experience that they can do much more, than they think. Frank Jol's team is an indispensable support to make this possible.

Velosolutions 
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Velosolutions is Partner of the Mentelity Foundation in constructing the pumptracks at the Bibian Mentel Playgrounds, but also actively involved in winter sports events. Already realized more than 250 pumptracks throughout Europe!

XION

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Partner of the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge when it comes to safety on the slopes. Supplier of protective products including back protectors for winter athletes.

Huis ter Duin

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Yearly the proud host of the Bibian Mentel Benefit Party, but also actively involved in other activities of the Bibian Mentel Foundation. Like a visit to Huis ter Duin, the collaboration and their support of the events feels like a warm bath.

Saaser Backerei

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The region's tastiest bakery provides participants of the Mentelity Games and the 12-hour Challenge with fresh rolls and other treats during their stay in Switzerland. Fresh every day!

Glaisen Eventtechnik
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Supports the organization with lighting the slopes during the 12-hour Challenge. This allows participants to safely go down the lit slopes while raising money for the Mentelity Games!

Dolphin Events & RIB Adventure 

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Dolphin Events & RIB-Adventure.com specialize in organizing staff parties, company outings and departmental outings. From their beautiful location in Brouwersdam they offer various packages and also customization. Dolphin Events supports us in recruiting participants for the 12-hour Challenge and they also provide an amazing prize for the winners of the 12-hour challenge: a RIB Adventure Rotterdam.

Heat Experience 

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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.

Yalp 

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Yalp is an important partner for the Bibian Mentel Playgrounds. Yalp wants to stimulate playing, moving, sports and socializing, because this enriches our lives and makes a positive contribution to ourphysical, mental and social fitness. Yalp createsiinspiringenvironments that challenge young and old to exercise, but where the main focus is on having fun. Yalp is supporting the Mentelity Games with a sponsored gondola.