Hike to Help – January 13-14, 2018 – Challenge the Body, Renew the Spirit
Some of my favorite life memories have happened outdoors in the wilderness. Taking in a panoramic view from a mountain top or gazing into a starlit sky renews my spirit.
Is it any wonder that the Gospel stories of Jesus most often feature a river bank, a sea shore, a mountain top, or a wilderness, sleeping under the stars and in the company of friends around a campfire.
Stories of adventure and challenge are still being written. However it takes a willingness to step away from the office, break the routine of the indoors, and come along with others seeking a memory making adventure.
Loving Hiking, a community initiative of Loving Community is sponsoring our third annual “Hike to Help” to raise funds and benefit the boys and young men of our mentoring initiatives, Boys2Men and Men of Distinction. Your participation fee of $100 per hiker, and the opportunity to ask others to sponsor you, will assist in providing funding for these two award winning mentoring programs.
Information is below. Space is limited. You can register by clicking on the following link: Register for Hike to Help
TRIP DETAILS
Dates – January 13-14, 2018. Two days, one night — Depart Saturday morning & return Sunday early evening.
Cost – $100 per person (limited to 20 participants) cost includes transportation, backpacking/back country experience, state park camping fees, custom t-shirt, and a tax deductible donation to Loving Community for Boys2Men and Men of Distinction mentoring initiatives. Snacks and meals en-route are individuals responsibility.
Itinerary (Subject to Change) – Leave early on Saturday morning from the DFW area and drive approximately 4.5 hours to the Ouachita Mountains trail head near Mena, AR. Day one hike of approximately 5 miles of a moderate hiking level. Overnight camping at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Day two hike of approximately 5 miles of a moderate hiking level. Return to DFW early Sunday evening.
New this year! For those wanting to experience the over night tent camping experience but not the overall hiking, you can still take part and there are day activities and day hikes in and around the Queen Wilhelmina State Park campground where we will be staying. http://www.queenwilhelmina.com
Outfitter & Guide – Roger Garrett, nickname bUcK mArShAlL and trail name “Mostly Mosey” is our experienced outfitter and trail guide having hiked the Ouachita Trail over the past 7 years. You too will get a trail name!
Equipment & Supplies Needed – Backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground tarp, flashlight, trail snacks, 4 MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), water, personal medications & toiletries, hiking boots, hiking clothing.
Equipment is available for loan for up to eight individuals. (first come, first served) A pre-trip meeting will be held in advance providing a full equipment listing
SPONSORSHIP DETAILS (OPTIONAL)
If you would like to raise additional funds for Boys2Men and Men of Distinction you can ask friends to sponsor you for your efforts. All these donations are tax dedcutible. If you have interest in doing this please let me know I can provide additional information. Donations can be made online at this link: https://loving-community.net/donation/
