Start the new year with a new adventure!
If you crave adventure, love the outdoors and welcome a challenge then this is the experience for you! Thank you for taking the first step toward this new and exciting adventure.
Through Ultimate Hike benefiting CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, you will challenge yourself, meet new people and make a difference in the lives of children with cancer.
WHAT IS AN ULTIMATE HIKE?
An ultimate hike is characterized as one that consumes most of the day in a challenging adventure with a spectacular natural setting. This is a true ultimate challenge – on May 14, 2011, you will hike the 27.5* miles of the Appalachian Trail while you help raise money towards finding the cure for children’s cancer, the #1 cause of death by disease in children.
ABOUT THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Beginning at Iron Mountain Gap in Tennessee, your hike will take you through the Pisgah National Forest and end at the Apple House Shelter in North Carolina. For more information on this particular hike route, visit: www.appalachiantrail.org to map the hike.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN MY HIKE EXPERIENCE?
Hotel accommodations for two nights in Banner Elk, N.C.
Transportation to and from the Appalachian Trail on Hike Day.
Trail support at three locations throughout your journey, including hydration, energy bars, first aid and much more.
Ultimate Hike Cure wicking shirt.
Specialized training program including a daily workout calendar and bi-weekly group hikes.
Support and coaching from experienced Hike Leaders and CureSearch staff.
Pre-Hike Pasta Party to carb load before the big day.
Post-Hike Victory Breakfast to celebrate your success.
IS THERE A FEE TO PARTICIPATE?
Each ultimate hiker will be asked to raise a minimum amount of funds to cover their expenses and to help CureSearch continue its mission to find a cure for children’s cancer. A $100 registration fee will be charged at the time of registration and will be credited towards your fundraising. Nearly 90 cents on every dollar raised goes to finding a cure for children’s cancer.
HOW WILL I REACH MY GOALS?
CureSearch will provide a personalized fundraising webpage for all hike participants, as well as fundraising materials, tips and advice. You will be supported every step of the way.
Each ultimate hiker will be provided with a specialized training program and will be invited to
bi-weekly training sessions to take place in or around the Atlanta area.
* There will also be a 13.5 mile Hike option available.
Other Information:
RSVP for an information meeting today!
