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Mt. Rainier - July 9-12, 2008Your time may be filled up through the first of the year, and after that…? Consider planning now for a family vacation in the mountains with the SADS Foundation! Please mark your calendars for July 8th through the 12th and join us at the Alta Crystal Resort for the second annual CLIMB to Conquer SADS event!!!
The Alta Crystal Resort is located at the White River entrance to the park, wherein you will find the ultimate summer getaway: a swimming pool and hot tub, entertainment in the recreation lodge, nature walks, mountain bike rentals, volleyball and croquet, horseback riding, good BBQ grub, even yoga classes to get your chi flowing. Not only that but you will be able to meet a lot of families who are just like you—crazy nature lovers and SADS participants. There is no better combination. SADS workshops and seminars are set up every morning for parents and youth. So what are you waiting for, a written invitation? Done! Come join us for a vacation in the beautiful outdoors…come help us CLIMB to Conquer SADS!! Contact Climb Leader This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to join this year's Climb. Family Activities and SADS Workshops Climb to Conquer SADS Press Kit (PDF files):
Family Activities & SADS Workshops
2nd Annual Climb to Conquer SADS Beyond everything the resort has to entertain your family, we have lots of fun activities and educational opportunities planned for our time on the mountain. Here's what we have planned: Tuesday (07/08)Evening: Registration and Welcome Wednesday (07/09)All Day: Climbers leave from White River Campground. Families are welcome to hike in as far as they want or to Glacier Basin with us for lunch (approx. 2 hours slow hiking both ways). Thursday (07/10)Morning: Workshop: How the Heart Works (Speaker TBA). Workshop: Genetic Testing - Dr. Susan Etheridge. Youth Workshops will be running at the same time. Afternoon: Carpool to the Sunrise Visitor Center. Sunrise is located 60 miles northeast of the Nisqually Entrance and 14 miles northwest of the Sunrise/White River turnoff on highway 410. At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Sunrise is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park. In summer, mountain meadows abound with wildflowers. On clear days, Sunrise provides breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, Emmons glacier, and many other volcanoes in the Cascade Range. These views and an excellent trail system make Sunrise the second most visited location in the park. Evening: BBQ Friday (7/11)Morning: Carpool to watch the sunrise from the mountain. Workshop: Family Pedigree (Speaker- TBA). Workshop: AED’s (Speaker – TBA).Youth Workshops will be running at the same time. Afternoon: An easy hike to Goat Falls, a gorgeous waterfall about 1 1/2 miles from the resort or enjoy many of the other activities the area has to offer. Welcome Back Climbers! Saturday (07/12)Morning: Seminar with Dr. Ackerman, Q&A with panel. Afternoon: Celebration lunch with climbers. Evening: Bonfire complete with s'mores, of course! Also a great opportunity to play volleyball, horseshoes, croquet, etc.
AccommodationsMt Rainier is calling you and it’s time to answer. As far as accommodation are concerned, here’s what we’ve got: One-Bedroom Suites (for 2 adults and 2 kids under 12) are equipped with fireplace, kitchen, dining area, and TV with DVD/VCR. Cost: $210 per night. Loft Chalet Suites (for 4 adults and 2 kids under 12) include the above plus 2 more beds, an extra bath, a skylight, and private balcony. Cost: $270 per night. But if you would rather “rough it” there are campsites nearby in the park, so you can join in the fun and sleep under the stars. SADS has a special rate at the Alta Crystal Resort if you book your reservation before January 10th. The Alta Crystal Resort is located at the White River entrance to the park, wherein you will find the ultimate summer getaway: a swimming pool and hot tub, entertainment in the recreation lodge, nature walks, mountain bike rentals, volleyball and croquet, horseback riding, good BBQ grub, even yoga classes to get your chi flowing. Not only that, but you will be able to meet a lot of families who are just like you—crazy nature lovers and SADS participants. There is no better combination. SADS workshops and seminars are set up every morning for parents and youth.
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At 14,410 feet, Mt
Rainier is the most prominent peak in the Cascade Mountain Range. Mount
Rainier National Park, in which it resides, is the site for our retreat
and you couldn’t wish for anything more from a vacation like this. From
various locations around the park you can see Mt St. Helens, Mt Adams,
Mt Baker, and Glacier Peak. On a clear day, you can even see the tip of
Mt Hood, in northern Oregon, from Paradise Meadows. You can see a lot
more than that if you plan on climbing Mt Rainier with the rest of the
zealots! But if not, there’s still plenty to do.
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