Conquer
The Canyon®
The Original and Unsurpassed Fundraising Hike
Program
Programming
The South Rim of The Grand
Canyon is the backdrop for one the newest and most successful
"outdoor participatory team-training" adventures
ever created specifically for use as a fundraising program,
"Conquer The Canyon" is the perfect fit
for a few specially selected non-profit organizations.
The Grand Canyon
is the crown jewel of the American landscape and is one of
the world's most sought after adventure vacation destinations.
The Walking Connection has created an innovative and exciting
high profile adventure that will attract and reward key fund
raisers to your organization, year after year.
Why it works...
Conquer The Canyon works
because it appeals to a broad spectrum of walkers and hikers.
The program can accommodate participants of all levels of
physical abilities and interests. Unlike marathons or 1/2
marathon programs that usually have one or two courses, we
utilize more that 6 trails in and around Grand Canyon; from
easy trails that are literally wheel chair accessible to the
most difficult trails into and out of Grand Canyon.
Secondly, we assist you
in preparing your participants with a 12 - 16 week online
preparedness (training) program. At your option you can suppliment
the online program with ongoing training hikes in the areas
where your participants live by utilizing a local personal
trainer, usually a volunteer. Additionally, many of your fundraisers
will build camaraderie and work closely with each other to
accomplish their fundraising and training goals. So, whether
by telephone and e-mail or personal contact at ongoing training
hikes (or a combination of all three), this program provides
for your fundraising support staff to stay
in touch with your participants on a weekly basis to help
them reach their fundraising (and training) goals.
Finally, their reward!
Once they have reached their fundraising goal, they know that
they will be going to THE GRAND CANYON for a 3-Day
Celebration Hiking Adventure with each other. This
is not just some walk around the block or in a local park...it
is The Grand Canyon. Depending upon your
group size, your participants may meet other hikers from around
the region, the country, or even from other countries. All
at the Canyon for one reason...to celebrate the accomplishment
of having met their personal goals while supporting an important
mission.
How it works...
In support of your mission,
we partner with you every step of the way to integrate our
comprehensive program into a high energy campaign that is
an effective fundraising tool for you. Walking
and hiking enthusiasts make up one of largest and fastest
growing market segments in America today. Conquer The
Canyon taps this market by providing a fun adventure
to America's greatest destination. Participants are recruited
by you on a local or regional level. The program requires
as few as 12 hikers and can accommodate as many as 220 in
one weekend adventure. Regardless of the number of people
you bring, each hiking group consists of a maximum of 12 hikers
and 2 guides, to ensure the hikers a genuine "wilderness"
experience at the Canyon.
First, we provide you
with an overall demographic make up of the audience that should
be recruited. This is based upon more than 18 years of our
company's experience in working with hikers and walkers, and
is supported by independent studies and the thousands of hikers
who have completed our program. We have sample recuitment
print brochures, web pages, press releases for your use and
we will meet with you and train you about how to recruit,
retain and prepare your participants to complete their's and
your mission.
Client Retention...
Ongoing client (participant)
contact is key to retention during the 3-4 month safety, skills
and physical preparedness training program! For the Walking
Connection's part, we continually engage the participant hikers
with information about hiking, training, stories and images
from past experiences, and most importantly, what to expect
as they move through the program. As we get nearer to the
Grand Canyon Adventure, we provide very comprehensive information
about the trip as well as a rigorous online questioneer. We
help each hiker to select the trail that is best suited for
their interests and abilties.
Your Organization's
Reward...
Conquer
The Canyon
