Conquer
The Canyon®
Come
Hike The Grand Canyon in 2010 with the
Angelman Syndrome Foundation®
September
23 - 26, 2010
Grand
Canyon
Frequently
Asked Questions and Links
"The
Grand Canyon is huge and steep. Can I do this?"
YES! With
Conquer The Canyon, there is something for everyone.
The Walking Connection has
developed Conquer The Canyon to accommodate walkers
and hikers with varied interests and abilities. We also have created
a 16-week physical training and preparedness program.
"How long are the
hikes and how will I know which one is right for me?"
The choice is yours. We'll
help you every step of the way. You can choose from a variety
of trails. Each offers varying degrees of difficulty and distance.
You may select the relatively flat and improved trails on the Rim
that offer options of a 1.5 mile to a 12 mile walk/hike (2.4 - 19.3
Kilometers). You can select one of longest day hikes into the Canyon
on a maintained trail which can be up to 12 miles (19.3 Kilometers)
and 3000' (914 meters) descent into the canyon. You can select a
very steep and challenging hike on a wilderness trail that is up
to 7 miles long, but more technical in nature. You even have the
option of combining several trails. Best of all, The
Walking Connection will provide you information and ongoing
support so that you select and properly train for the perfect hike
for you.
"I'm not a hiker,
can I do this?"
ABSOLUTELY! As
you have to do is engage yourself into the training and preparedness
portion of the program. You can do this by simply following the
online training schedule and preparedness manuals provided, read
your newsletters, participate in the blogs, Facebook and Twitter
postings during your training. When you come to Grand Canyon, bring
an open mind and spirit of adventure, and follow the lead of your
EXPERT Walking Connection Grand Canyon guide. We
will help you every step of the way.
"I'm an experienced
hiker, will I be challenged?"
Definitely! First
of all, there are NO EASY trails into or out of the Grand Canyon.
The Walking Connection has led literally
thousands of hikers at Grand Canyon so we know how to combine experienced
like-minded hikers into small groups. We will get you on a trail
and hike that will meet your adventurous spirit and challenge your
technical abilities. We want you to test your endurance and your
ability to deal with a variety of new and different environmental
conditions. Following your training schedule and preparedness manual
will be critical to your success.
"Do I need special
equipment and what should I bring?"
You do not need any
special equipment. Depending upon
where you live, the equipment you use to train will be more than
enough for your Grand Canyon hike. In fact, it may be too much.
In addition to your adventuresome spirit, you'll need sturdy hiking
boots, a good day pack, light hiking shorts and COTTON T-Shirts!
Forget the moisture wicking hi-tech thin material athletic shirts.
They are NOT appropriate for this desert hike. We'll explain in
detail EXACTLY what you will and won't need once you have joined
Team ASF.
Grand
Canyon Links
Here are a few links that will help
you learn more about the Grand Canyon.
Conquer
The Canyon Facebook Fan Page.
Walking
Connection Facebook Fan Page.
HitTheTrail
- A must read. Denise Travers is "the" preeminent expert
on the Grand Canyon and this non-commercial site offers more information
about Grand Canyon than any other site on the internet! It is a
"Must Read."
Grand
Canyon - This is the official site of Grand Canyon
National Park.
Program Organization Links:
Here are links to sites that will
help you learn more about the program including logistics and fundraising:
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Take
The Next Step & Learn More!
What does the Angelman
Syndrome Foundation do?
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation
is a national 501(c)(3) organization of families, caregivers and
medical professionals who care about those with Angelman Syndrome.
Our mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman
Syndrome through education and information, research, and support
for individuals with Angelman Syndrome, their families, and other
concerned parties.
For more than 20 years, the
ASF has been a leading resource for AS information, support and
AS research funding. Education and information from ASF is available
through numerous materials and resources including: a newsletter,
web site, biennial conference, annual scientific symposia, phone
support, local contacts, professional references, mentorship program
and the newly launched Angelman Treatment & Research Institute
(ATRI). These resources cover current research being conducted,
therapies for patients and long-term care and financial planning
issues. Since 1996 the ASF has funded 59 research grants totaling
over $3.6 million. The ASF has awarded a majority of these funds
($3.3 million) beginning in 2005. Most aggressive funding of research
is aimed at finding therapies and treatments for curing certain
AS symptoms.
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